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.
December 19, 2020
Perfect, pretty presents? That’s a wrap
WRAPPING presents can be tedious, but it’s something Liz Branagh has enjoyed mastering over the years, never finding it a chore. The hands behind small...
December 19, 2020
Take a peek at these Christmas stories
OVER the last decade, the City’s Floral Reindeer installation has become an iconic staple of Christmas in Ballarat. This year there’s even more festive flair...
December 19, 2020
Pizza and pasta perfection! – Eat Drink West
The neighbourhood trattoria with something for everyone. NINE-month-old Beppe Kitchen & Bar is a restaurant “Daylesford was missing.” Co-owner Samantha Mackley said the new neighbourhood trattoria...
December 19, 2020
Indigenous wildlife get glossy guide
FRIENDS of the Canadian Corridor and the Leigh Catchment Group have partnered to fund and produce an informative, educational pocket-sized guide of local native...
December 18, 2020
Stories of Brown Hill awarded
THE Brown Hill Community Newsletter was recognised in three awards categories at the recent Community Newspapers Association of Victoria conference. Abrar learns to swim in...
December 18, 2020
Pipe Band marks musical milestones
MEMBERS of the Federation University Pipe Band are celebrating decades of service and participation in the Pipe Bands Australia movement. Neil MacDonald, Robert Kerr, Ian...
December 17, 2020
Carols and cheer broadcast this year
THIS Christmas, the show must go on! The Ballarat Carols by Candlelight committee has produced a special online broadcast of festive song for this weekend. On...
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...
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