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 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...

October 30, 2021

Lime tree thanks zestful gardener

A FOUR-metre lime tree with meaning is a new part of the landscape at BGT’s Barkly Square, the site of the former Ballarat East...

October 29, 2021

Ideas for a better future

BALLARAT Grammar year nine students have developed their own socially innovative product and service ideas, with an aim to address issues impacting teenagers. Last week,...

October 29, 2021

Young voices in the house

FEDERATION College students have experienced what it’s like to be a State politician on Spring Street, participating in The YMCA Victorian Youth Parliament. Six local...

October 29, 2021

Law firm gets behind fund run

THE staff at Heinz Law are ready to Run for A Cause, having contributed ten thousand dollars to the Ballarat Foundation fundraising campaign. The 2021...

October 29, 2021

Nurse named a top trainee

VICTORIA’S Trainee of the Year award was recently presented to Federation TAFE Diploma of Nursing student Samantha Brown. The 29-year-old has undertaken a practical placement...

October 28, 2021

Families ready and raring to reunite

FROM Friday evening, metropolitan and regional Victorian residents who’ve been kept apart by COVID-19 restrictions will be able to reunite. While families and friends get...

October 28, 2021

Industrial estate helps grow local workforce

THERE are some new faces out at the Ballarat West Employment Zone, also known as BWEZ. New tenants include metal manufacturer Chris’ Body Builders, agricultural...

October 28, 2021

TAC rewards road-safe clubs

THE Lake Wendouree and Redan football netball clubs have both been awarded Club Rewards Program grants from the Transport Accident Commission. Valued at $10,000, the...

October 27, 2021

COVID-19 cases plateauing

VICTORIA’S COVID-19 commander Jeroen Weimar said daily case numbers have reached a “plateau” two days before a further easing of restrictions. The state recorded another...

October 27, 2021

Libraries a vax certificate help hub

RESIDENTS in need of assistance in accessing or saving their Medicare COVID-19 vaccination certificates can attend Ballarat Libraries for help. The Doveton Street, Sebastopol and...