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About: Edwina Williams

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Edwina is a journalist at the Ballarat Times News Group, and Golden Plains Times, based in Ballarat. She is a passionate art lover and photographer, who enjoys capturing the colour and life of the city in her own time. Edwina has worked as a social media management contractor, and has had previous news experience with the ABC’s flagship current affairs program, 7.30, Victoria Votes for Channel 31, and Junction Journalism. Contact her at [email protected] Twitter - @edwinawilltweet Facebook - @edwinawilliamsjourno

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November 10, 2021

O come all ye carollers

LOCALS are invited to get into the Christmas spirit at Mars Stadium this December, as Ballarat Carols by Candlelight returns, presented by Harcourts Ballarat. Carols’...

November 10, 2021

Steps support families this Christmas

ARE you hitting ten thousand steps a day, and think you could maintain that for a month? To generate funds for Cafs Christmas Appeal, a...

November 9, 2021

More cash for outdoor dining

AHEAD of a summer of COVID-safe outside dining, the Golden Plains Shire has financially benefited from the State’s Outdoor Economy Package. Having received an extra...

November 8, 2021

Living in a Topsy Turvey world

NINE artists from Arthur Creative’s local photography workshops are showcasing their shots within a new exhibition at the outdoor Unicorn Lane gallery. Topsy Turvey is...

November 6, 2021

Nepalese group stands and supports

WOMEN of Ballarat’s Nepalese community met last month to participate in The Clothesline Project, taking a stand against domestic violence. All members of the Ballarat...

November 6, 2021

Dynamite new site for cycling store

WHETHER you’re explosive on two wheels, or just getting started, Buninyong’s got a big bike shop getting riders of all experiences on the move. In...

November 6, 2021

E-vehicle for CHW fleet

WITH goals to reduce their carbon emissions, Central Highlands Water’s fleet of company cars now includes an electric vehicle. In the next four years CHW...

November 5, 2021

30k sandwiches for hungry kids

BALLARAT’S Eat Up program, which makes sandwiches for school children arriving on campus without lunch, has reached a major milestone. Last week, middle school volunteers...

November 5, 2021

Raise a glass to uni’s brewers

AFTER fifty years at the frothy forefront of education, Federation University’s brewing faculty is marking the anniversary of their beer course. Launched in 1971 under...

November 5, 2021

Power Hub’s team charging up

BALLARAT Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions has appointed Sowmya Nargaraj to project manage the Grampians Community Power Hub. An engineer, Ms Nargaraj has expertise in...

November 5, 2021

Long-running market returns

THE Ballarat Market is emerging from lockdown and its winter hibernation period, reopening on Sunday, 7 November. Rotary Club of Ballarat South's Helen Newall, a...

November 4, 2021

Moloney backed for second term

CITY of Ballarat mayor Cr Daniel Moloney and his deputy Cr Amy Johnson will keep their roles for twelve more months after being re-elected...

November 4, 2021

Publicly engaged young women awarded

BALLARAT Clarendon College year 12 student Sehnil Nawar has been named the Zonta Club of Ballarat’s 2021 Young Women in Public Affairs awardee. Sehnil is...

November 4, 2021

Printing store makes World of difference

CARTRIDGE World’s Sharon and Braeley David have been busier than ever this week, providing a much-needed community service alongside their printing supplies. Offering free COVID-19...

November 4, 2021

A meaningful retirement for horses

MINERS Rest horse trainer Henry Dwyer has partnered with equine therapy and rehabilitation charity Racing Hearts for the 2021 to 2022 racing season. Henry Dwyer...

November 4, 2021

Borrow books, see shows, go swimming

ALTHOUGH their capacity’s still somewhat restricted, facilities run by the City of Ballarat are open to children and fully-vaccinated people over the age of...

November 2, 2021

Homework Club a celebration of culture

DIVERSITY Homework Club is backing up the learning of the city’s school students. Run by the Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council, 52 young people between the...

November 2, 2021

A page turner and a top drop

SINCE moving to Ballarat in 2020, Sarah Currie missed being a part of a buzzing book club, full of fun, interesting conversation, ideas, and...

November 2, 2021

Gardens and habitat growing in Linton

LINTON’s unique streetscape and local reserve continue to develop and thrive thanks to the work of local volunteers. The Linton and District Progress Association’s Community...

November 1, 2021

Carols seeking volunteer team

A LARGE, live and festive evening of Carols by Candlelight will be held at Mars Stadium on Sunday, 19 December, presented by Harcourts Ballarat. But...

October 31, 2021

Potter’s Mouldy kits a fresh venture

FAMOUS worldwide for her Australian animal pots and viral TikTok videos, local ceramic artist Shelby Sherritt is adding a string to her business bow. Having...

October 31, 2021

Spotting species in all shapes and sizes

AN informative and updated brochure of local native plants has been produced by three environmental groups. Friends of the Canadian Corridor, the Leigh Catchment Group,...

October 31, 2021

Awards fund artists’ projects

NINE local visual and performing artists are the latest recipients of Ballarat Arts Foundation Awards grants. Painter and photographer Melissa Wilson, theatre performer and director...

October 30, 2021

Raffle sales to boost beneficiaries

THE Rotary Club of Ballarat is encouraging people to snap up tickets for their 2021 SpringFest Online Raffle fundraiser before it concludes on 30...