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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 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...

December 11, 2020

Italian community spreads Christmas cheer

FAMILIES of the Ballarat Italian Association received a special visitor and delivery last weekend. Supported by the BIA committee, Santa travelled door-to-door to greet the...

December 11, 2020

Being active is better together

THE City of Ballarat’s new Active Women and Girls’ ambassadors have been appointed and their purpose it encourage and support female participation in activity...

December 11, 2020

School’s coffee van brews up work skills

SENIOR Damascus College students will be expert baristas in 2021, following the launch of a new teaching and learning asset; the Café DMAC coffee...

December 11, 2020

Milestone for McCallum and MaxiTRANS

MAXITRANS and McCallum Disability Services celebrated two years of collaboration on last Thursday’s International Day of People with Disability. Since December 2018 the road transport...

December 10, 2020

Hospital revamp re-energised

TO ensure a backup power supply is easily accessible at the Ballarat Base Hospital, the facility’s upcoming redevelopment will now include the installation of...

December 10, 2020

New hotel at station opened

QUEST Apartment Hotels opened their new Ballarat Station location on Monday morning, with seventy-seven rooms set to welcome visitors. The accommodation, and the ongoing surrounding...

December 10, 2020

Grass to be greener at Dana Street

BALLARAT’S oldest State primary school, Dana Street, is receiving upgrades to their outdoor sports and play space, which is currently an open field of...

December 10, 2020

Attractions to shine on Summer Sundays

SUMMER Sundays, the City’s outdoor concert series is returning this season, but will be held across varying iconic Ballarat attractions rather than the Gardens. Over...

December 9, 2020

Gifts, tunes and cuppas at festive emporium

OVER the next two Friday nights, the one-hundred block of Sturt Street has your Christmas shopping sorted. With gifts, live music, coffee and baked goods,...

December 9, 2020

Kids’ clinic boosts Club and confidence

WITH two sessions remaining, Sebastopol Cycling Club’s free junior cycling clinics have been skilling-up riders and improving their comfort on two wheels. Accredited...

December 8, 2020

Golden Plains Shire groups get grants

SEVENTEEN community groups are the latest beneficiaries of the Golden Plains Shire’s Community Strengthening Grants program. Under the Healthy Active Living category, Maude Recreation Reserve...

December 7, 2020

Volta energised at in-venue gig

ELECTRONIC music acts will breathe life back into Volta over two shows this month. Three-piece synth-pop group, Esoteric will play their first ever headline shows,...