About: Edwina Williams

Profile: 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

Posts by: Edwina Williams

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,...

November 24, 2020

Honour boards mark Shire’s service history

THERE are many century-old World War One honour boards across the Ballarat and Geelong region, recognising servicepeople from small communities. In recent years, the Geelong...

November 23, 2020

Postcard project brightens up Brown Hill

DESCRIBED by its creator as a “rainbow project,” Brown Hill’s meet-a-neighbour postcard initiative is spreading love and friendliness around the suburb and beyond. A project...

November 23, 2020

Shows and site reach out to art lovers

ALTHOUGH their Community Arts Trail wasn’t held in 2020, Golden Plains Arts Inc’s has thought innovatively to share their work with the community, whether...

November 22, 2020

Parke’s pics part of Gallery reopen

THE Art Gallery of Ballarat has opened its doors to visitors again, showing old, new and extended pre-existing exhibitions. Director Louise Tegart said Trent Parke’s...

November 21, 2020

Cider, Daylesford style – Eat Drink West

CLARE Mackie grew up in England on what she calls, “cider country.” The Mackies...

November 21, 2020

Stitching together award success

INTERKNIT is a finalist in the Innovator of the Year category of the MyBusiness Awards. Being judged on their efforts within the last financial year,...

November 20, 2020

Skills and smiles for all-abilities squad

LAST Sunday North Ballarat Cricket Club hosted try-outs for their all-abilities cricket team which is set to play division one of the Melbourne All-Abilities...

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...

About: Edwina Williams

Posts by: Edwina Williams

Fitness sector says, ‘gyms are safe’

Top junior golfers to play state comp

Virtual run on home straight

Mega sale boosts Cafs’ services

Life skills learned as Garden grows

Honour boards mark Shire’s service history

Postcard project brightens up Brown Hill

Shows and site reach out to art lovers

Parke’s pics part of Gallery reopen

Cider, Daylesford style – Eat Drink West

Stitching together award success

Skills and smiles for all-abilities squad

Celebrate the Cup on your own turf

Upstart jumpstarts young business ideas

Young riders Rushing back to BMX

Make a mark to raise your voice

Two visitors daily for BHS patients

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

State to put out fire risks

State funds prepare early learners for school

City adds to aqua fleet

Try-outs seek cricket stars of all abilities

Hive of activity for buzzing family beesiness

Juniors to boost their bike skills

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