About: Edwina Williams

Primary school upgrades funded

FOUR schools in the Ballarat region are the latest beneficiaries of the Federal Government's Schools Upgrade Fund. Little Bendigo Primary School, Yuille Park Community College,...

Funds for preventing violence against women

CITY of Ballarat officers have been successful in their application for a grant to fund programs and campaigns that aim to prevent violence against...

Rec reserve team reacts to break-in

STRONGER security measures are set to be put in place at Meredith Recreation Reserve following a break-in earlier this month. On Thursday 11 April at...

The ultimate weekend of frisbee action

THE country's best ultimate frisbee players put on a show at Victoria Park in Ballarat last week. Ultimate Australia hosted the division one 2024 Australian...

Help needed for new Buninyong newsletter

VOLUNTEERS are being sought to join the new Village Voice: Buninyong and District Community News production team. After a hiatus of more than two years,...

Council to guide goldfields footy

NEW regional council members have been selected by AFL Victoria to support, promote, and develop community football clubs and competitions. Having expressed interest in contributing...

The realities of making VR!

THE development of virtual reality technology is often associated with the innovation of engineers and designers in California’s Silicon Valley. But the small historic town...

Petition calls for local lifestyle village

A PUSH to establish a lifestyle village in the Golden Plains Shire's south for people over the age of fifty-five has been raised at...

Mother’s Day tradition keeps running

GET your running or walking shoes on to benefit breast and ovarian cancer research as the Mother's Day Classic is returning on Sunday 12...

Burns planned for autumn

PLANNED burns are to be undertaken by Forest Fire Management Victoria staff this autumn across the state. FFMVic deputy chief fire officer Jason Hellyer...

Golf club greens growing well

BANNOCKBURN Golf Club's transition from a sand scrape course to greens is nearly fully complete. Earlier this month, the club's back nine holes were officially...

NBN delay leaves Teesdale locals frustrated

SOME Teesdale locals have said they feel disregarded by the Federal Government, as they continue to experience poor internet access in the town. Resident Tim...

Mural shares the Smythesdale story

A NEW mural by artist Jon Lam is set to be officially unveiled this Saturday within the Smythesdale Historic Precinct. Commissioned by the Woady Yaloak...

Men’s Shed first aid session could save a life

COMMUNITY members in the Golden Plains Shire's north are invited to brush up their first aid skills next week. Members of the Linton and District...

A look inside the miner’s cottage

AUTHOR and historian Doug Bradby has released a new building-focused book as part of his Ten Delightful Tales series. Cottages of Ballarat: Rhubarb and Roses...

Buninyong CWA about community spirit

BUNINYONG is home to a Country Women's Association of Victoria branch once more.

The new Buninyong CWA's first meeting was held last weekend at the...

Egg-cellent fundraising for kids’ hospital

THE 2024 Inverleigh Good Friday Appeal family fun day has raised tens of thousands of dollars to support the Royal Children's Hospital. Held each Easter...

Home final for United women

WESTERN United Football Club's women's side are preparing for a Liberty A-League season home final.

The game against the Newcastle Jets tomorrow, Saturday 13 April,...

Hospital to open women’s clinic

A NEW State Government-funded Women's Health Clinic is expected to open at Grampians Health's Ballarat Base Hospital in June. The clinic's aim is to provide...

Liberal candidate selected for Corangamite

AHEAD of the next Federal election expected in 2025, the Liberal Party have identified Darcy Dunstan as their candidate for the seat of Corangamite. The...

Artists to discover along the trail

CALLING all art lovers and collectors! It's time to get out for a cultured weekend in the country. The Golden Plains Arts Trail returns this...

Hang the bunting! Bunton’s on board

THE eighth basketballer to sign on with the Ballarat Miners Women for 2024 is former Canberra Capitals star, Alex Bunton. At 196 centimetres, Bunton will...

River clean-up about giving back

THE Yarrowee River and Yuille Wetlands were swept of rubbish on Monday morning as thirty-five people took part in a Clean-Up Australia working bee. Coordinated...

Blitz brings super netball

THE Melbourne Vixens netball team brought some Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) action to the city last weekend for the Ballarat Blitz event. More than 5,400...