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

July 11, 2023

Album dawns for country star

AHEAD of the release of her fourth album Hey Dawn in August, award-winning country musician Fanny Lumsden is returning to Bendigo. The singer-songwriter will be...

June 20, 2023

Appeal to aid Salvos’ emergency relief

RESEARCH from the Salvation Army within the last year found that eighty-four per cent of people they surveyed were struggling to cover the costs...

June 16, 2023

Chambers lobby to keep clinicians

THREE regional Victorian chambers of commerce have united to oppose a State Government decision to withdraw the funding of their offices’ mental health worker. Be.Bendigo...

May 15, 2023

Day aims to get kids out and walking

THE Pedestrian Council of Australia is encouraging families to leave the car at home and get to school safely on-foot this month. National Walk Safely...

March 18, 2023

Frogs on the move

GROWLING grass frogs are being moved to the Winton Wetlands near Benalla from the Bendigo Water Reclamation Plant. Coliban Water staff, ecologists, researchers and volunteers...

March 17, 2023

Total fire ban tomorrow

DUE to hot weather, tomorrow, Saturday, 18 March, will be a day of total fire ban for the region. No fires are to be burning,...

March 7, 2023

Shearing event goes at a fair clip

THE Fosterville Mine-backed Quick Shear shearing competition returns to Axedale this month after a forced COVID and flood-related break. The open event winner is poised...

March 3, 2023

Health boss stepping down

THE chief executive officer of Bendigo Health has announced his retirement. After six years at the helm Peter Faulkner will step down later this year...

February 18, 2023

MP highlights healthcare in maiden speech

THE new Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, made her maiden speech in the Victorian Parliament last week and used the occasion to highlight challenges...

February 12, 2023

So much to take part in at CresFest

THE line-up for CresFest 2023 has been finalised, and the regional folk, roots, and dance festival is set to be overflowing with diverse international...

January 13, 2023

Firey finish to speedboat action

THE Eppalock Gold Cup had a different kind of drama than expected last weekend. Moments after competing in the 1.6 litre Oz-Lite Hydroplane race, boat...

January 13, 2023

A year full of festivals and events ahead

SPORTING events, showcases, and festivals are a feature of the City of Greater Bendigo’s public calendar for the next twelve months. Acting director strategy and...

January 8, 2023

Workshop to help stage a show from scratch

UP-and coming or experienced theatrical directors are invited to hone their craft in Creswick’s Courthouse Theatre this summer. A directors’ bootcamp, or two-day workshop, is...

January 6, 2023

Check before you hit the road, says CFA chief

CFA leaders are encouraging people to ensure they are aware of any fire warnings before they get in the car to travel this summer. CFA...

January 3, 2023

Tips on staying sun safe this summer

THERE may not have been consistent sunny days so far this summer, but it’s important to remember to be sun safe on the days...

December 18, 2022

Sister acts on stage at CresFest

CRESFEST organisers have announced another batch of artists who are set to play Creswick’s folk, roots, and dance festival in April. Convenor Judy Turner said...

December 16, 2022

Boating risks flagged ahead of holidays

GOULBURN-Murray Water is encouraging those heading to lakes and rivers for recreation this summer to be aware of risk. After spring’s flooding events, water levels...

December 10, 2022

Program seeks second-hand pairs of eye glasses

DO you have any old pairs of glasses at home that you no longer wear or need? Specsavers Bendigo Marketplace staff are encouraging the community...

December 2, 2022

RoadNats ready to roll in 2023

BALLARAT is set to be a city of bikes for another summer as the Federation University Road National Cycling Championships roll back to the...

November 10, 2022

Piecing it together

CAST and crew of Synchronicity Performing Arts’ Shards! series of plays bumped into the Engine Room last Sunday, beginning their in-theatre dress rehearsals of...

November 5, 2022

Starr wins major art prize

PHOTOGRAPHER Lauren Starr has won the national Bluethumb Art Prize. Inspired by Greek mythology, her image Midas’ Daughter II took the blue-ribbon award worth $150,000. Starr...

November 4, 2022

New CFA, SES stations for Rochester

DAMAGED by last month’s floods, the Rochester CFA and SES stations will be rebuilt by the State. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Emergency Services...

October 29, 2022

Ribbon cut on Bloods’ new home

UPGRADES to Kennington Recreation Reserve have been declared complete after a ribbon cutting event last week. The $4.9 million in works was a jointly funded...

October 28, 2022

Flood relief centre closes

THE City of Greater Bendigo emergency relief centre at the Bendigo Showgrounds has closed, which was set up to support those affected by this...