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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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June 20, 2021

Couple’s café dream realised

THE Hills Hoist was invented in 1940s Adelaide. Eight decades later, with inspiration from this backyard icon, Greg and Kayleen Faull have invented Bakery Hill’s...

June 19, 2021

Sensory space to support wellbeing

THE development of Loreto College’s wellbeing precinct is set to include the construction of a sensory garden pupils and staff can retreat to. Director of...

June 18, 2021

Boarders’ soup sales boost the bus

A GROUP of year eleven boarders from Ballarat Grammar have raised four thousand dollars for The SoupBus. Since establishing a relationship with the organisation as...

June 18, 2021

Push-ups for physical and mental health

FEDERATION University is pushing for better nationwide mental health this month, as students, staff members, sport leaders and alumni take part in the Push-Up...

June 17, 2021

Eureka guide’s graphic storytelling awarded

THE Eureka Centre’s new visitor guide has won the information brochure category of the 2021 Museums Australasia Multimedia and Publications Design Awards. Designed and illustrated...

June 17, 2021

Former athlete leading Academy

THE Federation University WestVic Academy of Sport has appointed Shenae Keleher as their new executive officer. Ms Keleher was a young member of the Academy...

June 15, 2021

Students speak the ideals of legacy

ST Patrick’s College will host the 2021 Legacy Junior Public Speaking Competition regional final in July. Ballarat Legacy’s Allan Mckinnon said the 33-year-old contest for...

June 15, 2021

Sharing Shed ready and set to grow

MEREDITH Sharing Shed founder Linda Wong said her recent appointment as Runway’s managing director will boost opportunity at the community centre. “Being local in Meredith,...

June 14, 2021

A new home for Neighbourhood House

BALLARAT East Neighbourhood House’s office and some activities are now based at BGT-run community hub, Barkly Square. BENH manager Sarah Greenwood-Smith said her small part-time...

June 13, 2021

Heart of Dementia Alliance honoured

THE late Edie Mayhew was diagnosed with younger onset dementia at fifty-nine. As former teachers, Edie and her partner Anne Tudor decided the diagnosis was...

June 13, 2021

A passion to ensure Ballarat thrives

ROBERT Hook’s desire to serve was sparked as a young man while coaching junior basketballers. He played basketball and cricket for decades, becoming a Golden...

June 12, 2021

Sip your way to sustainable takeaway

IN the last two months, Green Caffeen has had Bendigo frothing for a sustainable coffee, and this week the movement arrived in Ballarat. Co-founder Damien...

June 12, 2021

Mountie historians awarded for storytelling

TWO years in the making, Mount Pleasant History Group’s Discover Historic Mount Pleasant initiative has been celebrated by the Ballarat Branch of the National...

June 11, 2021

Picking a pretty pink protea posy

MOUNT Buninyong bed-and-breakfast owner Sonya Sutcliffe has a seasonal “side hustle” to share with the township. “At our Rosie’s Cottage on Gittings Lane, right next...

June 11, 2021

Celebrating young difference-makers

COMMUNITY members have 15 more days to nominate local young people for a 2021 Ballarat Youth Award. Volunteer members of new City youth leadership TEAM,...

June 11, 2021

Empty shops showcase an evolution

FOUR of the Bridge Mall’s empty shop spaces have a purpose again. Under the leadership of Ballarat Evolve, the windows of shops 10, 26, 69,...

June 11, 2021

Call to support food funds

THE Feed Ballarat Appeal is back, raising funds to distribute to local food relief programs and organisations, keeping the city fed. Thousands of dollars have...

June 10, 2021

Students’ curiosity earns ethical success

A TEAM of five Loreto College Ballarat students have won the Victorian Ethics Olympiad. Held via Zoom recently, Ann Chalakkal, Ella Gudgeon, Eloise Davenport, Bridie...

June 10, 2021

Give to warm and clothe young families

EUREKA Mums’ annual Giving Day will arrive next Wednesday, 16 June, asking the community to make monetary donations. Each financial contribution will be quadrupled by...

June 10, 2021

How to access COVID-19 vaccinations

IF you’re over the age of forty, you may be aware you’re eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, but might not know what to...

June 10, 2021

Ballarat’s spirit through young eyes

WHAT ideas and visuals does the phrase ‘beautiful Ballarat’ spark within you? It’s the theme of the 2021 Ballarat Children’s Art Award, and coordinator Margie...

June 10, 2021

Medal haul for Masters rowers

WENDOUREE Ballarat Rowing Club’s Lee Martin has brought home three gold and three bronze medals from the Australian Masters Rowing Championships in South Australia. Martin...

June 8, 2021

Multicultural comp a slam dunk

THE SWISH Intercultural Basketball Tournament will celebrate the diverse young people of regional Victoria next month. To be held at the Ballarat Sports and Events...

June 8, 2021

Fabric Forest to grow in CBD

IF you’ve got pieces of clothing beyond repair, or old fabric scraps at home, you could contribute to an art piece set to be...