About: Edwina Williams
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- Edwina Williams is the Times News Group's Northern Victoria editor covering the Ballarat Times News Group, Golden Plains Times, Moorabool News, Bendigo Times, and McIvor Times.
May 22, 2021
Restoration and connection for habitat
FIVE hectares of Woowookarung Regional Park will be revegetated by Parks Victoria and volunteers as the nature reserve continues to recover from its previous...
May 22, 2021
Art Space shines for sensory seekers
VISUAL artist Emily Van Der Molen calls herself a sponge. “I take in all the energy from the world around me, and I can transform...
May 21, 2021
Golf Club part of tyre trial
IN a bid to improve sand bunker drainage and environmental impacts, the Ballarat Golf Club will trial a new product made from the rubber...
May 21, 2021
High’s alumni to reconnect and give back
BALLARAT High School is offering former students the opportunity to reconnect with their alma mater, and make a contribution. A participant of the not-for-profit Ourschool...
May 21, 2021
Cash boost for Vic Park pavilion
VICTORIA Park is set to gain a new sports pavilion on Military Drive for community groups to enjoy. With $500,000 of State funding and $3.25...
May 21, 2021
Time, skills, passion…
BALLARAT Hospice Care has marked this National Volunteer Week by shining the spotlight on those who donate their time to the organisation. In line with...
May 20, 2021
Train build benefits local jobs
TWENTY-five new high-capacity trains will be built by Alstom in Ballarat, creating one hundred and fifty local jobs. Acting Premier James Merlino said the trains...
May 20, 2021
IDAHOBIT solidifies empathy and kindness
THIS week’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia was recognised by Ballarat High School. To establish an even greater sense of empathy and...
May 20, 2021
New courts boost junior tennis
BALLARAT Regional Tennis Centre will improve its junior offerings with the installation of six new, smaller ‘hot shot’ courts for four to eleven-year-old players. Also...
May 20, 2021
Junior walker races to the top
YOUNG athlete Fraser Saunder is proud be contributing to Ballarat’s “rich history” of racewalking in a big way. The Ballarat Grammar year 11 student recently...
May 19, 2021
Think about business differently
ENTERPRISING people are invited to attend next week’s Commerce Ballarat Business Day Out to gain tips, tricks, and resources to level-up their brand or...
May 19, 2021
Creative club for crafty locals
HANDY when it comes to sewing, patchworking, knitting, crocheting, or cross-stitching? The new Linton Craft Group has recently launched to provide a social and productive...
May 18, 2021
Grants open to enviro groups
VOLUNTEER Landcare groups working to protect, restore and improve the region’s natural environment can apply for a new round of State Government funding. The Victorian...
May 18, 2021
Clunes hosts a bash for book clubs
CLUNES Booktown Festival will celebrate book clubs at the end of the month. Run by the team behind the Book Clubs Hub website, the two-day...
May 17, 2021
20 slides, 20 seconds at Sovereign Hill
THE first Pecha Kucha presentation on rare arts and forgotten trades will be held later this month at Sovereign Hill. From 5.30pm on Friday, 21...
May 15, 2021
ABC anniversary inspires writing comp
IS a public broadcaster essential in a democracy? Secondary students are invited to present an argument on this topic as part of the Ballarat ABC...
May 15, 2021
Strengthening to reach their peak
FROM athlete to coach, Chris Radford is a long-time member of the FedUni WestVic Academy of Sport community. Originally part of the high-performance program for...
May 14, 2021
A tale of two Tylers
LAST year, Powercor worker Tyler Dittloff bought a postie-style motorbike. Deciding he’d challenge himself and drive it from Ballarat to Cairns for fun, he asked...
May 14, 2021
Wetlands’ advocate working for a better world
SEBASTOPOL’S M.R. Power Park might be known for its iconic mullock heap, or the fast-paced action of its dog park, but many residents may...
May 13, 2021
New system to replace heritage gates
IN their 2021-2022 budget, the State Government has allocated ten-and-a-half million dollars to developing a solution to the Lydiard Street railway gates issue. The Department...
May 13, 2021
Doorknock to combat homelessness
THE Salvation Army Ballarat are encouraging the city to take part in their annual Red Shield Appeal fundraising efforts, with a goal of generating...
May 13, 2021
City releases proposed budget figures
THE City of Ballarat is seeking community feedback following the release of the 2021/22 draft budget, which includes a proposed one point five per...
May 13, 2021
Soldiers Honoured in Lucas
COLTMAN Plaza’s new Honoured in Lucas exhibition remembers approximately twenty-five soldiers that have a place along Ballarat’s Avenue of Honour. As part of the Ballarat...
May 13, 2021
State win for Gay on home dirt
THIS month’s third round of the 2021 Victorian Club Autocross Series was won by Ballarat Light Car Club racer Richard Gay. Driving a Mitsubishi VR4...
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