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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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November 19, 2020

Celebrate the Cup on your own turf

ALTHOUGH the Sportsbet Ballarat Cup will run without spectators this year, the Ballarat Turf Club predicts trainers, horses and jockeys will put on an...

November 19, 2020

Upstart jumpstarts young business ideas

A REMOTE showcase event celebrating the entrepreneurial and enterprising young people in 2020’s Upstart Challenge was held last week. Loreto College year 10, Beth Wright...

November 19, 2020

Young riders Rushing back to BMX

BALLARAT Sebastopol Rush BMX Club events have returned for riders under 18 at their Marty Busch Reserve track. President, Rob Pompe said COVID-compliant training and...

November 18, 2020

Make a mark to raise your voice

BALLARAT Youth Council is encouraging young people to raise their voice through art, and generate awareness of sexism, gender inequality and women’s safety issues...

November 18, 2020

Two visitors daily for BHS patients

VISITATION rules have changed at all of Ballarat Health Services’ facilities in response to the State’s easing of COVID-19 restrictions. General ward patients at the...

November 14, 2020

A runner’s reminder, ‘you’re not alone’

IF you’ve ever cycled, jogged or walked a section of the Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail, you’ll be familiar with the picturesque but challenging path. Ballarat runner,...

November 13, 2020

State to put out fire risks

FOREST Fire Management Victoria and the State’s Conservation Regulator are taking their fire safety initiatives up for spring. Officers will patrol camping and recreation locations...

November 12, 2020

State funds prepare early learners for school

FORTY-eight of the Ballarat region’s kindergartens and centres for early childhood will benefit from the State Government’s newly permanent Early Childhood School Readiness Funding. Bundles...

November 12, 2020

City adds to aqua fleet

A NEW City reed-cutter is in action, aiming to keep Lake Wendouree’s underwater growth controlled and ever-ready for sporting and community use. The aquatic plant...

November 11, 2020

Try-outs seek cricket stars of all abilities

NORTH Ballarat Cricket Club will enter a team into the upcoming Melbourne All Abilities Cricket Association competition season. Currently working to put together an all-abilities...

November 10, 2020

Hive of activity for buzzing family beesiness

THE ‘save the bees’ movement inspired Molly and Trish Wellington to start beekeeping, and the hives on their Mannibadar property launched a super sweet...

November 9, 2020

Juniors to boost their bike skills

A FREE weekly cycling session in Victoria Park is set to skill-up juniors and develop their bike-riding confidence. Hosted by Ballarat Sebastopol Cycling Club on...

November 9, 2020

Community hub keeps buzzing along

WHEN Ballarat Group Training moved from Mount Pleasant to the former Ballarat Secondary College site on Barkly Street, they didn’t just find educational premises. With...

November 9, 2020

Third Soul Choir lifts off with Space Oddity

GROUND control to Ballarat’s vocalists... George and Geoffrey Williams are launching their latest Virtual Soul Choir Project, and it’s ready for lift off. For the...

November 7, 2020

Family squeezes a fresh OJ experience

BORN from ideas written on brown paper on the loungeroom floor, Gordon Juices is a dream realised for the Mirarchi family. A thriving, purpose-built orange...

November 5, 2020

Support centre opens doors to veterans

THE Ballarat Veterans Assistance Centre will launch this month on Barkly Street as a one-stop shop for ex-servicepeople to access support and resources. Where needed,...

November 5, 2020

Youth-led programs recognised

THE Ballarat Youth Services team is celebrating, with three projects recognised in multiple statewide awards processes. BYS and the Centre of Multicultural Youth’s Girl Space...

November 5, 2020

Online start-up sees shoppers Suggest It

A NEW start-up is aiming to change the way Ballarat offers its local businesses feedback. Ben Wearne and Nick Clare launched online site Suggest It...

November 5, 2020

Striking and studying in South Carolina

BALLARAT Clarendon Old Collegian Lily Drury is studying at South Carolina’s Newberry College on a professional field hockey scholarship. The 18-year-old striker, set to play...

November 4, 2020

Puppy school back in the classroom

THE Ballarat Dog Obedience Club is back in operation at Victoria Park, educating owners and socialising dogs. Providing ethical, fun and respectful dog training with...

November 4, 2020

Carved prints share local landscapes’ beauty

PRINTMAKER Marie Mason discovered her artistic talent at age twenty-two. “I was having a holiday with my aunty and we went out with a little...

November 3, 2020

Access screening for Irlen Syndrome

IRLEN Ballarat’s certified screener, Christine Phillips is inviting residents to have a free ‘mini screening’ if they suspect they may have Irlen Syndrome. Approximately 15...

November 3, 2020

The bee queens of Dunnstown

TAKING a wholistic approach to ethical and sustainable beekeeping, boutique apiary, Enbom Honeys is Dunnstown’s sweetest small business. Mother and daughter beekeepers, Angela Enbom and...

November 2, 2020

Windfarm builder to answer questions

WESTWIND Energy will host their pop-up Golden Plains Wind Farm office at Rokewood Hall next Thursday, 5 November. Community engagement officer, Lyall Grey will be...

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