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 edwina@timesnewsgroup.com.au Twitter - @edwinawilltweet Facebook - @edwinawilliamsjourno

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September 22, 2021

No new COVID cases for Ballarat

NO new COVID-19 cases have been recorded in Ballarat in the last twenty-four hours. Ballarat Health Services acting CEO Melanie Robertson said there are still...

September 22, 2021

Earthquake felt in Ballarat

A FIVE point eight magnitude earthquake centred near Victorian alpine town Mansfield was felt across eastern Australia at 9.15am. Minister for Education James Merlino said...

September 21, 2021

SpringFest seeks sponsor support

THE Rotary Club of Ballarat is asking businesses to consider getting behind SpringFest Market Sunday on 28 November. The annual fundraiser generates money for local...

September 20, 2021

Tool Library seeks workshop ideas

THE Ballarat Tool Library has received a grant from the Ballarat Foundation to facilitate skills workshops. Committee member Jay Morrison said the organisation is seeking...

September 19, 2021

One new local COVID case overnight

BALLARAT Health Services provided a weekend COVID-19 update this afternoon, stating one new local case had been discovered overnight. BHS acting CEO Melanie Robertson said...

September 19, 2021

Calendar a brush with botanicals

ERIN Robinson has always enjoyed making and creating. While a stay-at-home mum, she got back into painting, and loved experimenting with watercolours and acrylics so...

September 19, 2021

Cemetery fotos explore end-of-life

CURATED by Kat Clarke, photographic showcase Say it with Flowers is inviting the community to become more familiar and comfortable with the Ballarat General...

September 19, 2021

Makers sought for festive shop

THE committee behind Buninyong’s Pop-Up events are seeking local small businesses that would like to sell their wares at the Christmas pop-up shop. To be...

September 19, 2021

Photography takes youth back to nature

HEADSPACE Ballarat’s youth Mental Wellbeing in Nature Photography Competition has returned for a second year. Centre manager Janelle Johnson said aspiring photographers between 12 and...

September 18, 2021

Life’s a beach in candid captures

ESCAPE to the ocean in Soldiers Hill by visiting the Old Butchers Shop Gallery’s September exhibition. Girt by Sea is a collection of photographs by...

September 18, 2021

Folio development for artists

IN partnership with the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Federation University Arts Academy is inviting budding and experienced artists to challenge what interests them creatively. A...

September 17, 2021

Monthly cabaret magic returns

AFTER making the hard decision to call off this year’s in person events, the Ballarat Cabaret Festival is making a comeback with monthly online...

September 17, 2021

Tourism board appoints new CEO

SARAH Myers has been appointed as the next CEO of Ballarat Regional Tourism. Ms Myers is a strategic marketer with experience in the food, wine,...

September 17, 2021

Headspace donation supports youth

THE Sporting Motorists Association has made a significant donation to Headspace Ballarat. Giving $1500, the group made a choice at their annual general meeting in...

September 16, 2021

Walking to fight the war on waste

A NEW environmental initiative from Alfredton Rotary Club is encouraging residents to clean up waste while they walk, and improve their waistline at the...

September 16, 2021

Foto shutter finally fully open

A SOMEWHAT delayed Ballarat International Foto Biennale full program officially opened to regional audiences yesterday and is set for an extended run until January...

September 15, 2021

Improve your money-mindedness

AS part of its inaugural Women’s Business Month, Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council are running a series of free online workshops titled Money-Minded Training. BRMC is...

September 14, 2021

Advocating for a dementia-friendly Ballarat

THE Bigger Hearts Dementia Alliance Ballarat is marking Dementia Awareness Month, and Dementia Action Week this September. The not-for-profit’s co-founder Anne Tudor said the month...

September 14, 2021

Painters’ nature works shown at clinic

NEW Delacombe doctors’ practice Lotus Family Clinic have taken the opportunity showcase a local artist’s works on their fresh building’s walls. The watercolour landscapes and...

September 14, 2021

Kind couple covers community’s cuppas

A KIND and generous gesture of an anonymous Linton couple has proved the power of community spirit in COVID times. On Friday, 27 August the...

September 14, 2021

ARTpreneurs help creatives escape

VOLUNTEER-run not-for-profit Buninyong Community Events has launched a new sub-committee, aimed supporting artists and craftspeople hit hard by the pandemic. Led by Annie Ross, Trudy...

September 11, 2021

Gigs easy with grant-funded trailer

WITH nearly thirty young people in their training band, and approximately fifty members in total, the City of Ballarat Municipal Brass Band is growing. While...

September 11, 2021

Variety and passion key to career

IN February of 1977, a young John Hartigan became a Shire of Buninyong staffer as a surveyor, before the local government amalgamated with the...

September 11, 2021

Challenge champions healthy-eating habits

ARE you eating a healthy amount of fruits and veggies? The Cancer Council Victoria is encouraging Ballarat residents to take part in their LiveLighter September...

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