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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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...

October 28, 2022

Classrooms pledged for Camp Hill

CAMP Hill Primary School will gain new permanent classrooms if Labor forms government after next month’s State election. Member for Bendigo West, and the electorate’s...

August 19, 2022

Hope blooms this Daffodil Day

AS the thirty-sixth Daffodil Day approaches on Thursday, 25 August, those who have been touched by cancer are encouraging the community to support the...

August 19, 2022

Push for safer cars for young drivers

ONE hundred and fifty young regional drivers are being sought to take part in the State’s unsafe2safe trial. The program’s aim is to get drivers...

July 29, 2022

Week about giving a lifesaving gift

BRIAN Rowe enjoys his rural life, doing work around the farm, and getting involved with his local football-netball club, CFA and Landcare groups. But in...

July 22, 2022

Young Indigenous advocate awarded

BENDIGO Senior Secondary College student Amelia Leach has received the Zonta Club of Bendigo’s inaugural Indigenous Women and Girls’ Achievement Award. The young volunteer has...

June 26, 2022

Chinese focus for Gallery’s new shows

CHINESE art and culture will be spot lit by Bendigo Art Gallery from August. Two exhibitions, Treasures of Dai Gum San, and In Our Time:...

June 3, 2022

Shake, rattle and donate for the Salvos

THE Salvation Army Bendigo are encouraging residents and businesses to donate to this year’s Red Shield Appeal, head out to shake a bucket, or...

May 4, 2022

Classic fun run for breast cancer research

THE Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic returns to Bendigo next weekend, celebrating twenty-five years of the fundraising fun run. Joggers and walkers are invited...