About: Edwina Williams

Profile: 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.

Posts by: Edwina Williams

April 25, 2026

The Mayor’s Column – April 2026

GOLDEN Plains Shire is growing – and growing fast. With the upcoming 2026 State Election, this is the time to advocate for increased infrastructure, services...

April 13, 2026

Plan to guide sports action at Inverleigh reserve

A MASTER plan is being developed for the Inverleigh Sporting Complex at Inverleigh Recreation Reserve. Golden Plains Shire staff are seeking ideas and feedback from...

March 20, 2026

Works well underway at new Bannockburn SES site

THE new VICSES Bannockburn Unit base under construction at Dann Road is on track to be delivered by spring. Unit members, VICSES chief officer operations...

February 27, 2026

Enjoy the cricket, a snag, and share ideas

THIS Saturday evening, 28 February, Ross Creek and Smythes Creek residents are encouraged to attend a viewing of the area's draft community plan during...

December 5, 2025

New cricket nets for Naps-Sebas club, public

NEW five-wicket cricket nets were officially opened at Marty Busch Reserve last Thursday evening. The nets are the training base of the Napoleons Sebastopol Cricket...

November 21, 2025

Usable space increases at Meredith centre after garden works

MEREDITH Community Centre's back garden has been upgraded with funds from the Federal Government's Stronger Communities Program. The $7500 grant has helped cover the installation...

September 5, 2025

Success is delicious at Meredith Dairy

MEREDITH Farm Produce - Meredith Dairy's goat meat venture - has won the From the Paddock category of the 2025 national delicious. Harvey Norman...

August 29, 2025

Golden Plains CEO’s focus on key services, relationships

FINDING his feet on the second day in the role of Golden Plains Shire chief executive officer earlier this week, Adam McSwain said he...

August 16, 2025

Green thumbs’ river work having ripple effect

A LAUNCH for Bunanyung Landscape Alliance's two-year Urban Ripple: Restoring our Yarrowee River and its Little Creeks project took place late last week on...

August 8, 2025

Solar panels for Ross Creek reserve

ROSS Creek Recreation Reserve Committee has been allocated a fifteen-thousand-dollar Stronger Communities Program grant from the Federal Government to install solar panels on the...

August 1, 2025

Napoleons pupils plant on Tree Day

LAST Friday 25 July, twenty-eight Napoleons Primary School students were by the Yarrowee River at Scotchmans Lead, just down from the Franklin Bridge, to...

July 25, 2025

New Golden Plains Shire CEO named

THE Golden Plains Shire has named the outgoing Hume City Council director infrastructure and assets Adam McSwain as its new...

July 25, 2025

Brigade vehicle to boost emergency response capabilities

BUNINYONG-Mount Helen Fire Brigade's long-awaited new forward command vehicle has arrived at the station, made possible by community support The purpose built Ford Ranger utility...

July 11, 2025

Cape Clear’s Mr D marks half a century of teaching

CAPE Clear Primary School's own 'Mr D' is celebrating fifty years of service to the Victorian Department of Education. Teacher Anthony Dillon was celebrated by...

July 4, 2025

Club’s seniors, juniors buddy up

CARNGHAM-Linton Football Netball Club hosted a Buddy Day during their home games against Waubra last Saturday at Linton Recreation Reserve. Under 12 and 15 football...

June 27, 2025

Social bowls on a roll on Sundays

FOR those seeking a warming winter activity, Linton and District Bowling Club offers an inclusive and social Sunday sporting option. Their Sunday Scroungers social lawn...

June 6, 2025

Teesdale ELC works on track

CONSTRUCTION is underway on the new Early Learning Victoria childcare centre and kindergarten at Teesdale. The site next door to Teesdale Primary School will house...

May 20, 2025

Cr Sharkey elected mayor at special meeting

COUNCILLOR Owen Sharkey was elected mayor of the Golden Plains Shire at a special meeting on Tuesday 20 May at 8.30am. Immediate past mayor Cr...

May 15, 2025

Shire mayor stands down

COUNCILLOR Sarah Hayden has stood down from her role as Golden Plains Shire mayor, but will remain serving on the council. Ms Hayden released a...

May 10, 2025

Sculptures star in Meredith art show

MEREDITH History Interest Group hosted a sculpture exhibition at the town's History Centre last weekend. A prize-giving for entrants was held on Sunday 4 May...

May 2, 2025

Show celebrates style, skill and lifelong learning of master potter

A RETROSPECTIVE exhibition of works by the late prolific Ballarat ceramicist Peter Pilven will open this weekend at Ross Creek Gallery. Curated by his daughter...

April 30, 2025

Meet Ballarat’s candidates for the federal election

THE 2025 Australian Federal Election, which will determine the makeup of Parliament and the leadership of the nation for the next three years, is this...

April 29, 2025

Even a little more shade can make a world of difference

DEAR Editor, Local residents are lucky to have access to many great parks, playgrounds and outdoor spaces. But without ample shade, these places not only become...

April 17, 2025

Mayor speaks out over controversial coverage of holiday

GOLDEN Plains Shire mayor Cr Sarah Hayden has made a statement, following the release of an article in the Geelong Advertiser on 12 April...