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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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September 4, 2021

Tramway anniversary celebration postponed

THE Ballarat Tramway Museum has postponed this month’s Tramway Celebration Day which was set to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the institution, and the...

September 4, 2021

Outdoor program fills Foto void

BALLARAT International Foto Biennale artistic director Fiona Sweet has said the festival’s full program will open as soon as State Government COVID-19 restrictions allow...

September 3, 2021

Vacancies at Multicultural Vacc Hub

A THIRD multicultural community pop-up COVID-19 vaccination hub at the Ballarat Welcome Centre has appointment vacancies for Saturday, 11 September. The Hub is facilitated by...

September 3, 2021

Raffle to buy bike club a bus

WHEN mountain biking group Club MUD runs events at Black Hill Reserve, they have shuttle buses available to get riders and their equipment back...

September 3, 2021

Indonesian speaking in the spotlight

DAMASCUS College students saw success at the recent Sayembara Lisan Indonesian Speaking Competition, consolidating and testing their classroom language learning. Year 11 Megan O’Beirne and...

September 3, 2021

Haymes still Australia’s top paint

FOR the fourth year, Haymes Paint has been awarded Canstar Blue’s best-rated paint brand. The only paint to receive five stars, Haymes scored highly for...

September 3, 2021

New CEO for disability support service

PINARC Disability Support has employed Peter Newsome as their new chief executive officer. Currently settling into Ballarat life and creating connections throughout the community, Mr...

September 2, 2021

Where’s Wally wonder while wandering

FAMILIES across the city are heading outdoors for their daily exercise with the same question, ‘where’s Wally?’ Pictures of the iconic red-and-white-stripe-wearing book character have...

September 2, 2021

Bartlett secures ADF canvas contract

C.E. Bartlett Manufacturing has been awarded a Federal Government contract supplying canvas products for the Australian Defence Force. The Wendouree-based factory has provided products to...

August 31, 2021

Discussing men’s mental health After Dark

BALLARAT Community Health and On the Low Down will facilitate an After Dark online forum next week, with an aim of helping men get...

August 31, 2021

Fundraising flows in Linton and beyond

COMMUNITY members met at the Linton Takeaway earlier this month for the handover of four fundraising cheques. Part of the get together saw Linton Primary...

August 31, 2021

People-watch at the Eureka Centre

THE hustle and bustle of Hong Kong is the focus of a Ballarat International Foto Biennale exhibition hosted by the Eureka Centre. People Watching showcases...

August 29, 2021

Budding landscapers nurture park growth

WHEN Woowookarung Regional Park’s ground-breaking dementia-friendly forest and sensory trail opened recently, it was in part due to the assistance and passion of up-and-coming...

August 28, 2021

Mystery military men puzzle museum

A FRAMED photograph in the historical collection of the Ballarat Ranger Military Museum has left volunteers scratching their heads for many years. Depicting two men...

August 28, 2021

Paintings’ joyous colours brighten Ballarat

VIBRANT pops of colour and joyful imagery are filling the Old Butchers Shop Gallery this month in Soldiers Hill. Painter and printmaker Anne Chibnall, or...

August 28, 2021

Multicultural awards opening

THE Victorian Multicultural Commission is accepting nominations for the 2021 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence. Honouring individuals and groups across the state who have made...

August 28, 2021

Tea and scones at home for mental health

ALFREDTON Rotary Club invites the community to Lift the Lid on Mental Illness this Monday, 30 August by enjoying a special morning tea at...

August 28, 2021

Lessons learnt from avian flu outbreak

OVER one-year ago, avian influenza broke out in the Shire resulting in tens of thousands of chickens and turkeys being destroyed, seven months of...

August 27, 2021

City calls for circular economy

THE City of Ballarat is set to launch its Circular Ballarat Framework next month in response to residents’ calls seeking action on sustainability, the...

August 27, 2021

Youth Awards T.E.A.M looks to later date

ALTHOUGH this month’s Ballarat Youth Awards have been postponed, young volunteer organisers are working to ensure all nominees are recognised, and get their moment...

August 27, 2021

Community House invites tenants

WARRENHEIP Street is now home to a new public asset following the re-opening of Buninyong Community House. The House has been established by the Community...

August 27, 2021

Community still split over lake lighting

FRIENDS of Lake Wendouree Natural Environment met at the water’s edge last week on the group’s third anniversary, opposing hundreds of proposed State-funded lights...

August 27, 2021

Biennale journeys on country

THE 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale includes a core program of outdoor installations and projections. Part of that is Journey on Wadawurrung Country, a series...

August 26, 2021

Venue live-streaming ban criticised

COMMERCE Ballarat spoken out over bans on live streaming from venues under most recent COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. CEO Jodie Gillett criticised the decision, which is...