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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 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...

November 2, 2020

Annie’s pot plants pop with colour

PAINTING, propagating, and providing potted colour this spring, Buninyong artist Annie Ross is set to have a pop-up nursery stall beside Espresso Depot in...

November 2, 2020

Works of creative Collective to launch Art Space

ARTWORKS by members of the Soldiers Hill Artist Collective will be the first pieces exhibited in the City’s new creative venue, Art Space Ballarat. Set...

November 1, 2020

New café serves courage and a coffee

SOCIAL enterprise, A Pot of Courage has launched the city's first intercultural café at Barkly Square. Operated by migrant women of the Ballarat community, the...

October 31, 2020

The good oil – Eat Drink West

Robust flavours the fruits of Red Rock Olives’ labours TREES led to the life and passion project Rita Bikins and David Margetson enjoy together. [caption id="attachment_72310"...

October 31, 2020

Cosy feet come back to Clunes

CLUNES’ own hand-cranked, foot-hugging small business, The Odd Sockery, has moved to a new location. Located at 23 Fraser Street, Janine Wilson and Leanne Wills...

October 30, 2020

Halloween at home with Alfredton Rotary

FOR the fourth year running, the Rotary Club of Alfredton is putting a little spook and fun into 31 October. Deb Robertson, chair of the...

October 29, 2020

Students move in to new school space

URQUHART Park Primary School’s grade four students moved into a new purpose-built learning space this week, and there is something unique about it. It’s a...

October 29, 2020

Cycling to Everest to fight children’s cancer

HOW many laps of the city would you complete for a cause that matters to you? A team of riders representing Club SMS are clocking...

October 29, 2020

Palette with palate: New studio offers fine pairing

PINOT & Picasso invites Ballarat into their studio for three hours of life’s great pleasures; a glass of wine and visual art... except this...

October 29, 2020

Op shop effort goes online

MEMBERS of the Rotary Club of Ballarat West have created their own digital op shop to generate funds for community groups and charities, recently...

October 29, 2020

Ultimate frisbee thrown back into training

BALLARAT Ultimate has recommenced training twice a week at Trekardo Park west, albeit in a non-contact capacity with a maximum of ten people. President of...

October 27, 2020

Hot Temple takes Tri4KIDS online

WORKING with the Hot Fitness Temple, KIDS Foundation are ensuring their largest annual fundraiser can continue in 2020, albeit in an online capacity. The virtual...