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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 5, 2020

Uniting strikes golden support

BALLARAT Gold Mine has donated $1000 to crisis support agency, Uniting which will benefit emergency relief and Breezeway meals programs, and housing and homelessness...

December 4, 2020

Young number-cruncher nationally recognised

YOUNG accountant Carry Fungsi was recently shortlisted in Accountants Daily’s 30 Under 30 national awards program for 2020. A member of the Chris Packer &...

December 4, 2020

Striking gold history in Canadian

AS a teenager, Colin Holmes would search creeks for gold, hoping to generate a bit of pocket money. Decades later, the Friends of Sparrow Ground...

December 3, 2020

City marks Eureka anniversary

THE bloody battle at the Eureka Stockade was fought one hundred and sixty-six years ago today on Sunday, 3 December. Annually this date, when government...

December 3, 2020

School upgrade gets the all-Clear

THREE cheers filled the air at Cape Clear Primary School on Monday as staff and students heard they would receive funding to upgrade teaching...

December 3, 2020

Morning Star rises for freedom

THE West Papuan flag, the Morning Star, was raised at 11am on Tuesday at Ballarat Trades Hall. It’s an annual movement by the Free West...

December 3, 2020

Wearne’s new book heads on Tour

FORMER screenwriter Olivia Wearne has harnessed a love of novel writing to produce The Grand Tour, her new book released yesterday. The title is set...

December 2, 2020

Gather round for reads and eats

PICNIC and pick up some summer reading at Minerva’s Books’ riverside sale this Saturday, 5 December. From 11am to 2pm, booksellers Amy Tsilemanis and Julian...

December 2, 2020

Help bait bunnies this February

AS Maude and District Landcare Group’s 2021 rabbit baiting campaign approaches, they’re encouraging residents to express their interest in getting involved. Campaign coordinator Lex Stray...

December 2, 2020

Council cashflow communicated – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs

GOLDEN Plains Shire finance director Philippa O'Sullivan addressed the organisation’s most recent quarterly finance report at first council meeting of the new term on...

December 2, 2020

Safety and skills for Shire steeds

MEREDITH horse training facility, G.C. Natural Horsemanship is hosting a two-day clinic this weekend for riders and steeds of all levels. Owner and founder, Georgia...

November 30, 2020

Toiletry drive for the homeless underway

GIVING back to the community that’s supported their business for twenty-one years, Advanced Cabinetry has begun their annual Christmas toiletry drive. Sales manager, Tanya Smith...

November 30, 2020

Video series voices musicians’ stories

STALWART of the Ballarat music scene, Kevin Hayes has started his own YouTube series to chat to local performing artists and share their experiences. The...

November 29, 2020

Victoria’s most sustainable snacks, bar none

THE products you purchase at the shops may be wrapped in compostable packaging, but as Ellen Burns learnt, leftover rubbish is often not home-compostable. She...

November 29, 2020

Call-out to first responders

A CHARITY supporting paid emergency services personnel are reminding local front-line workers to seek help if they are experiencing mental ill-health or post-traumatic stress...

November 28, 2020

150 years of practical, hands-on education

IN 1869, Ballarat’s industrious community was finding it harder to mine for gold than they had before. Miners were travelling further into the earth, skilfully...

November 28, 2020

Local voice for state rowing board

WENDOUREE Ballarat Rowing Club captain, Alicia Ivory has been elected to the board of Rowing Victoria, the state’s peak organisation for the sport. Nominated by...

November 27, 2020

Women in business Shine at awards

PLATE Up Ballarat director, Kate Davis and Leroy Mac Designs’ Rebecca McErvale were both recently celebrated at the Shine Awards, putting women of rural...

November 26, 2020

Massive money surprises Specialist School

THE Ballarat Specialist School is celebrating a huge State funding surprise received last Thursday morning which will set their big plans for the future...

November 26, 2020

Fitness sector says, ‘gyms are safe’

GYM operators are calling for COVID-19 restrictions to ease to further support their clients and sustain their businesses. Genesis Health & Fitness club owner Mel...

November 26, 2020

Top junior golfers to play state comp

BALLARAT District Golf has a team of fourteen local athletes prepared to play in the Golf Australia – 2020 Victorian Junior Country Regions competition...

November 25, 2020

Virtual run on home straight

THE Ballarat Foundation’s alternative 2020 Run for A Cause will conclude at the end of the November, raising funds for the Ballarat Reads program...

November 25, 2020

Mega sale boosts Cafs’ services

CAFS’ Mitchell Park warehouse will host a big clearance sale this weekend to rehome preloved goods and financially support service operations. Items available include men’s,...

November 24, 2020

Life skills learned as Garden grows

ACTION has started at Golden Plains’ own MCG; the Meredith Community Garden, beside the town’s Interpretive Centre. Set to be full of garden beds, flowers,...

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