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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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December 24, 2020

Architect celebrates year of success

SUSTAINABLE architect Talina Edwards is wrapping up a successful 2020 in business, having received six industry awards in the last twelve months. The Passivhaus design...

December 24, 2020

Kitchen gardens shine in comp

DID you take up the opportunity to show off your thriving veggie patch as part of the Ballarat Show’s Kitchen Garden Competition? The Ballarat Agricultural...

December 24, 2020

Cancer specialist named on Honour Roll

IMMUNOLOGIST Dr Misty Jenkins is one of thirty-two women who were inducted into the 2020 Victorian Honour Roll of Women. A brain cancer specialist at...

December 22, 2020

Garden open to growing Community

THE Meredith Community Garden opened on Monday afternoon and is now accessible to local residents keen to try their hand, or green thumb, at...

December 22, 2020

Reserve home to prolific wildlife

THE wet and dry sections of Hardies Hill Reserve are an ongoing project for Garibaldi Landcare Group, as they invite visitors to appreciate the...

December 19, 2020

Perfect, pretty presents? That’s a wrap

WRAPPING presents can be tedious, but it’s something Liz Branagh has enjoyed mastering over the years, never finding it a chore. The hands behind small...

December 19, 2020

Take a peek at these Christmas stories

OVER the last decade, the City’s Floral Reindeer installation has become an iconic staple of Christmas in Ballarat. This year there’s even more festive flair...

December 19, 2020

Pizza and pasta perfection! – Eat Drink West

The neighbourhood trattoria with something for everyone. NINE-month-old Beppe Kitchen & Bar is a restaurant “Daylesford was missing.” Co-owner Samantha Mackley said the new neighbourhood trattoria...

December 19, 2020

Indigenous wildlife get glossy guide

FRIENDS of the Canadian Corridor and the Leigh Catchment Group have partnered to fund and produce an informative, educational pocket-sized guide of local native...

December 18, 2020

Stories of Brown Hill awarded

THE Brown Hill Community Newsletter was recognised in three awards categories at the recent Community Newspapers Association of Victoria conference. Abrar learns to swim in...

December 18, 2020

Pipe Band marks musical milestones

MEMBERS of the Federation University Pipe Band are celebrating decades of service and participation in the Pipe Bands Australia movement. Neil MacDonald, Robert Kerr, Ian...

December 17, 2020

Carols and cheer broadcast this year

THIS Christmas, the show must go on! The Ballarat Carols by Candlelight committee has produced a special online broadcast of festive song for this weekend. On...

December 17, 2020

Goals kicked as revamped reserves open

ALTHOUGH formalities were originally planned for March, St Georges Reserve in Sebastopol finally got its official launch on Monday morning. The facility has two fresh...

December 17, 2020

Mural makes a splash for local business

A BRIGHT mural appeared on the south side of McKenzie Street last week, paying tribute to the city’s business community, its perseverance, creativity and...

December 17, 2020

Volunteer historian honoured for excellence

LINTON researcher and cataloguer, Del Atkinson has been acknowledged at the recent Australian Museums and Galleries Association Victoria annual awards. The Linton and District Historical...

December 17, 2020

Gay fastest at Phillip Island

BALLARAT Light Car Club racer Richard Gay won class 2M racing a Toyota 86 sports sedan at the recent Marque Sports Car Association of...

December 16, 2020

Every dollar counts for Christmas appeals

CAFS and the 3BA Christmas appeals are calling for cash donations this year, to better cater to the individual needs of families they’re supporting,...

December 16, 2020

Committee to drive community hub

THE Linton Shire Hall is set to gain a committee of management, and Golden Plains Shire is seeking expressions of interest from members of...

December 16, 2020

Social soccer for the diverse next gen

CHILDREN from diverse multicultural communities are invited to Morshead Park this Saturday to learn soccer skills and make social connections. The Miniroos soccer session is...

December 15, 2020

Zone Champs ride into the Shire

PONY Club Victoria’s Barwon Zone Dressage Championships will be held at Teesdale’s Leighdale Equestrian Centre on Saturday, 19 December. Barwon Zone committee member Jan Calaby...

December 13, 2020

Gilson makes finals of the Blake

WADAWURRUNG emerging elder Dr Deanne Gilson is one of eighty-nine finalists in the prestigious Blake Art Prize. The competition has encouraged Australian and international artists...

December 13, 2020

Delightful Tales of historic humanity

AUTHOR and historian Doug Bradby has released two small books as part of a new ongoing miniseries Ten Delightful Tales. Bridge Street: The Historic Heart...

December 12, 2020

Shimmering selfies to snap this Christmas

GET into the festive spirit by snapping some sparkly shots and selfies at Stockland Wendouree. The shopping centre has partnered with Insta-ready experience provider, Sugar...

December 12, 2020

Podcast Gathers stories, history and conversation

BOOKISH podcast, Gather is the latest audio project from Amy Tsilemanis, bringing people, ideas, and artforms together alongside her interest in the past, present...