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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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January 14, 2021

Cyclists boost all-abilities junior athletes

BALLARAT Scenic Cyclists’ annual President’s Ride has raised funds for local not-for-profit, Access All Abilities Sports. The charity, which creates sporting opportunities for young people...

January 14, 2021

Warriors expand sports offerings

THE Woady Yaloak Warriors Football Netball Club is inviting juniors to try footy, netball and cricket with them next month. On Sunday, 21 February from...

January 13, 2021

Printmakers carve creativity and relaxation

STUDYING teaching at ACU, Susan Clarke discovered printmaking during an arts unit. “It was a great escape from the academic areas and I really enjoyed...

January 13, 2021

Feast like royalty at Kryal Castle

PARTY like it’s 1399 at Kryal Castle over the next couple of weeks by sitting down to enjoy a medieval feast. On Saturday, 16 and...

January 13, 2021

Siblings’ sounds to swell at Volta

HYPER-pop duo Odd Tastes will perform at Volta this weekend supported by solo alt-dream-pop artist LACHNES. Will Stephens will gig in his hometown of Ballarat...

January 12, 2021

Creative Fiesta back at Smythesdale

THE postponed Smythesdale Arts and Music Fiesta will come alive in the Shire’s north next month. Coordinator, Barry Wemyss said the free, inclusive festival, based...

January 12, 2021

Ideas and friendship in Gallery Book Club

MEETING bi-monthly, the Art Gallery of Ballarat Book & Film Club is aiming to encourage informal arts-based conversation in a friendly and inclusive environment. Run...

January 9, 2021

Bits & Pieces benefit those in need

THE young and enterprising stallholders behind Bits & Pieces have sold more homemade gifts this season, raising money for The SoupBus. Eleven-year-old Cleo and 10-year-old...

January 9, 2021

Coffee-cocktail collab champions Ballarat

IF you’re partial to a cocktail, four Ballarat brands have blended to build an espresso martini you can enjoy from the comfort of your...

January 8, 2021

Stay water-safe this summer

IF your swimming pool, spa or dam will be a busy backyard hub this season, Central Highlands Water is encouraging residents to get their...

January 7, 2021

BHS student shines through VCE challenge

THE Ballarat High School community is swelling with pride, following last week’s news that year 12 graduate Poppy Ball achieved an Australian Tertiary Admissions...

January 7, 2021

Ceramic fans unite in festive challenge

WHEN ceramicist Shelby Sherritt purchased a second-hand pottery wheel, she also became the custodian of the previous owner’s collection of mystery moulds. “I didn’t know...

January 7, 2021

Fleet grows for new rowing era

LAST month’s christening of new boats at Ballarat High School’s rowing shed reflected changing times. With the introduction of quad sculling into the upcoming 2021...

January 6, 2021

Young sailors welcomed

THE Ballaarat Yacht Club is inviting children to jump on the lake and learn to sail from next week. Between 9am and 1pm each day,...

January 6, 2021

Tool Library seeks equipment

WERE you gifted some brand-new, sparkling tools over Christmas and are no longer needing your pre-loved equipment? The Ballarat Tool Library is encouraging members of...

January 3, 2021

Diverse women’s stories on-air

WOMEN’S Health Grampians’ new audio project is broadcasting unique stories of diversity amongst regional Victorian women. The Equality for All podcast series launched this month,...

January 3, 2021

TV show chronicles Shire stories

PUTTING local historical sites, heritage, and stories in the spotlight, a new TV show is being produced in the Golden Plains Shire. Mystical Guides Studios...

December 31, 2020

Innovation award for BAA lead

THE Victorian Multicultural Commission’s 2020 Multicultural Awards for Excellence have put Ballarat community leaders in the spotlight. Ballarat African Association president Dr Michael Akindeju received...

December 28, 2020

Cambrian Hill Avenue rededicated

THE single-line Cambrian Hill Memorial Avenue of Honour was officially reopened and rededicated along Glassons Road last week following recent upgrades. The peaceful Avenue of...

December 28, 2020

Buninyong’s bright bikes back in bloom

HAVE you ever spotted red bicycles with colourful flower baskets around Buninyong over the summer period?

December 27, 2020

EYE the next gen’s artistic talent

WITH posters, paintings, pottery and more, Federation University Arts Academy’s annual end-of-year exhibition is viewable online. Displayed via Kunstmatrix, a virtual gallery site, EYE presents...

December 26, 2020

New lights brighten reserve

SIX one-hundred-lux LED lighting towers are now operational at Pleasant Street Reserve, home to the Ballarat Soccer Club. Installed by Alfredton electrical contractor, TJ Coutts,...

December 24, 2020

City trials lake lighting

TWO temporary electric lights have been installed along Lake Wendouree’s Steve Moneghetti Track as part of the City’s lake lighting system trial. Over the coming...

December 24, 2020

Take a trek on the Nature Trail

OVER recent weeks Parks Victoria Contractors have completed works on the Woowookarung Regional Park Nature Trail. The walking track from the Park’s lookout through to...

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