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

Posts by: Edwina Williams

July 21, 2021

Here’s cheers to FECRI’s fundraiser

THE Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute’s auction of Australian wines is currently underway, and all money raised is set to go towards the organisation’s...

July 20, 2021

Bringing life back to Linton’s library

LINTON’S Library building, an iconic part of the town’s historic Sussex streetscape, is set for restoration works. Initially established in 1874 as a Mechanics’ Institute,...

July 20, 2021

Pubs’ turmoil, triumphs and personalities

PUBS & Publicans of Meredith is a new book spotlighting the town’s hotel and inn scene from 1840 to 1960. Written and researched by Kerrie...

July 19, 2021

Lift the Lid for Rotary research

ALFREDTON Rotary Club is inviting the community to Lift the Lid on mental illness later this month. Hosting a morning tea at 10am on Monday,...

July 18, 2021

Chocolate-coated collab celebrates city

MIX together the local ingredients of handmade chocolate, hazelnuts, bushfoods, graphic art and small business, and you’ve got a taste of the town. Chocolate producer...

July 17, 2021

Sonika Records in the studio

THE third Sonika Records compilation album is now in production, set to give fifteen of Ballarat’s young musical acts a platform. Eleda Grace, s.k.a.l.a, Fie...

July 17, 2021

Famous visitors sung city’s praises

THE latest literary instalment of Doug Bradby’s Ten Delightful Tales series has arrived on local bookshelves. Famous Visitors to a Famous City looks at the...

July 17, 2021

Simple tee has a pot of purpose

AUSTRALIAN homewares and fashion brand Eadie Lifestyle is making a difference to a Ballarat social enterprise by selling basic t-shirts. As part of their charity...

July 17, 2021

Coming-of-age on-air

IS there a book that had an influence on you in your transition to adulthood? The locally produced Gather podcast will explore the area of...

July 16, 2021

Leaders become Paul Harris Fellows

THE Rotary Club of Ballarat and Rotary Foundation have named Mark Scott and City of Ballarat Cr Des Hudson as the latest Paul Harris...

July 16, 2021

Hospitals propose regional partnership

BALLARAT Health Services has partnered with three western Victorian hospitals in the hope of improving community health treatment. The boards of BHS, Edenhope and District...

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...

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