About: Edwina Williams

Profile: 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

Posts by: Edwina Williams

July 16, 2021

Winter warmed with woolly wonder

CALLING the community to crocheting action in Autumn, the Bridge Mall Business Association has been thrilled by the response to their Yarn-Bombing Extravaganza. Forty-three cosy...

July 16, 2021

Shelter and storage for young hot-shots

WARRENHEIP Tennis Club has received the only ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Community Grant in the region this round. Ballarat ANZ branch manager Ben Neil presented...

July 16, 2021

Hosting a power hub’s a BREAZE

BALLARAT Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions is set to host the Grampians region Community Power Hub initiative for twelve months after being nominated by...

July 15, 2021

Thrilling maze of doors to swing open

IT’S out with the ice rink and in with a maze, as interactive art installation 1000 Doors creaks ajar on Sturt and Armstrong Streets...

July 15, 2021

Net gain for Doug Dean

DOUG Dean Reserve, the home of VRI Delacombe Cricket Club, is receiving a fresh cricket facility to nurture the skills of players young and...

July 15, 2021

Emma’s sweet addition to Alfredton

EMMA Conroy has commercially cooked up sweet and savoury treats for the last five years under the name Emma’s Homemade Cakes, winning national gold...

July 15, 2021

Boost for BVAC backyard build

THE Ballarat Veterans Assistance Centre is developing a terraced outdoor entertaining space, with the support of a Veterans Capital Works State Government grant. BVAC president...

July 15, 2021

Resting place shines in Indigenous Round

THE Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners and Selkirk Ballarat Rush hosted NBL1 South Indigenous Round games last Saturday during NAIDOC Week. In their clashes against Knox,...

July 14, 2021

Matilda magic in Wendouree

AN ensemble cast of sixty-five Ballarat Grammar performers is presenting Matilda the Musical this week at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts. The high-energy show...

July 9, 2021

Voices raised for women’s safety

CHAMPIONING and celebrating women while advocating for their safety, the youth-led Raise Your Voice art exhibition is on display at the Unicorn Lane outdoor...

July 9, 2021

Chatty Café patrons pay it forward

WHEN A Pot of Courage Café signed onto the national Chatty Café Scheme, the venue ensured it had a large inclusive and accessible ‘Chatty...

July 9, 2021

Golf Club greenskeeper Grad of the Year

BALLARAT Golf Club’s Thomas Lyon was recently named the Toro Australian Sports Turf Managers Association Graduate of the Year. The young full-time greenskeeper recently completed...

July 9, 2021

Seeking stand-up’s next superstar

THE George Hotel will host one of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s RAW Comedy winter heats later this month. Stand-up performers will take to the...

July 9, 2021

Newbies explode into cheerleading

A NEW cheer team for ten to eighteen year olds is exploding in Delacombe. Now Pressure Cheerleading and Dance’s latest youth squad, Explosion, is inviting...

July 8, 2021

Black Hill markers could save lives

A PLACE of recreation and sometimes risky fast-paced action, Black Hill Reserve has seen its fair share of injuries and emergencies. Thirty-one new green emergency...

July 8, 2021

UFS funds relief supplies

UFS Dispensaries have made a significant donation to Uniting to assist their delivery of emergency relief groceries in Ballarat. The not-for-profit health group’s CEO Lynne...

July 8, 2021

Sovereign Hill ad strategies boosted

THE State Government has granted Sovereign Hill half a million dollars to support 2021-2022 marketing campaigns as the attraction continues to recover from the...

July 8, 2021

Health and wellbeing hub open

THE refurbished Cooinda Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub is now open in Wendouree. The health and social service centre at 10 Learmonth Road is worth...

July 8, 2021

Shooting hoops and making connections

LAST Friday’s SWISH Intercultural Basketball Tournament saw diverse young people mix, shoot some hoops, and celebrate the vibrant multiculturalism of their regional communities. The Y...

July 7, 2021

For women, from women, by women

WRISC Family Violence Support has launched a fundraising pop-up op-shop in the heart of the city. Open from tomorrow, Thursday, 8 July until Sunday, 11...

July 6, 2021

Social and eco issues president’s priorities

GITTE Lindgaard will lead the Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast through the 2021-2022 year, becoming the group’s president last weekend. Sworn in at a lunch...

July 6, 2021

Nevaeh’s letter gets footpath improved

MEREDITH Primary School grade two student Nevaeh Measures has proved young letter-writing lobbyists can make a positive difference within their local community. A pathway is...

July 5, 2021

Serving to change lives

ALFREDTON Rotary Club has sworn in their president for the 2021-2022 year. A charter member of the seven-and-a-half-year-old Club, , Denise Lyons said she’s ready...

July 4, 2021

Foto festival’s program released

THE Ballarat International Foto Biennale program has been announced ahead of the visual arts festival’s August launch. BIFB artistic director Fiona Sweet said the premise...

About: Edwina Williams

Posts by: Edwina Williams

Winter warmed with woolly wonder

Shelter and storage for young hot-shots

Hosting a power hub’s a BREAZE

Thrilling maze of doors to swing open

Net gain for Doug Dean

Emma’s sweet addition to Alfredton

Boost for BVAC backyard build

Resting place shines in Indigenous Round

Matilda magic in Wendouree

Voices raised for women’s safety

Chatty Café patrons pay it forward

Golf Club greenskeeper Grad of the Year

Seeking stand-up’s next superstar

Newbies explode into cheerleading

Black Hill markers could save lives

UFS funds relief supplies

Sovereign Hill ad strategies boosted

Health and wellbeing hub open

Shooting hoops and making connections

For women, from women, by women

Social and eco issues president’s priorities

Nevaeh’s letter gets footpath improved

Serving to change lives

Foto festival’s program released

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