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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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October 27, 2023

Bannockburn to host top skaters and riders

A SKATEBOARD, scooter, and BMX competition is coming to Bannockburn this weekend as part of the Skate Park Leagues Vic Western Regional Series. Hosted by...

October 27, 2023

Financial advice for seniors on offer

A MORNING tea for seniors at Bannockburn Library early next month will also be an opportunity to provide support and advice regarding financial wellbeing. In...

October 27, 2023

Tetrathlete is national champ again

MULTI-talented athlete Zoe Addinsall has become a two-time junior national tetrathlon champion. Winning the under-17 honour at the conclusion of the Australian Pony Club National...

October 27, 2023

Warriors succeed in national dojo

A BALLARAT karate group has made an impact at a recent major competition in Wollongong in New South Wales. Southern Warriors Martial Arts members took...

October 26, 2023

Bard stages decadent, vicious play

THIS spring, performing arts company the Bard in Buninyong is moving away from Shakespeare to perform an Australian children’s classic, and an adaption of...

October 26, 2023

Fright night horrors coming to the castle

THIS Halloween, an outing to Kryal Castle is going to be frightfully fun. The theme park’s Halloween Horror Night after-dark programming on Friday 27 and...

October 25, 2023

Award to fund tourism study tour

A STAFF member from a local visitor economy lobby group has received an award from the Victoria Tourism Industry Council. Madeleine Sawyer is the sustainable...

October 23, 2023

Fed Uni awards top alumni

FEDERATION University leaders celebrated three recipients of their annual alumni awards at a recent presentation night. Crypto-tax expert Dr Elizabeth Morton was honoured as a...

October 21, 2023

Gates open to riders at pony club

THE members of Golden Plains’ littlest equine organisation, the Rokewood Pony Club, will host their combined training day next month. Riders young and old are...

October 21, 2023

Gardens get greener for fest

IF the gardens precinct wasn’t green enough, the area will be even more lush in five weeks’ time. Avalon Nursery are bringing a garden zone...

October 20, 2023

Playful STEM learning for preschoolers

A FREE family initiative of Playgroup Victoria and Monash University is coming to the Bannockburn Library. On Friday 27 October, children aged three and five...

October 20, 2023

Moonlight to shine at Premier’s awards

ROKEWOOD natural agriculture community, Moonlight Creek, is a finalist in the Premier’s Sustainability Awards. An initiative of Cassinia Environmental, the project is up for the...

October 20, 2023

Fun for everyone this Children’s Week

CHILDREN’S Week has arrived in the Golden Plains Shire for another year, and to celebrate kids’ skills and achievements, there’s plenty of fun events...

October 20, 2023

Club names rowing boats

THE newest boats in Ballarat City Rowing Club’s fleet have been officially named at a christening earlier this month. Four of the shed’s boats and...

October 16, 2023

When the moon hits your eye…

ACROSS the world on the evening of Saturday 21 October, people will head outside, and look up, as part of Observe the Moon Night.

October 15, 2023

Prizes galore in SpringFest raffle

THE SpringFest Ballarat online raffle is back for 2023, providing another fundraising stream to boost the work of the Rotary Club of Ballarat’s grassroots...

October 13, 2023

Free containers for medical sharps

SHARPS containers and disposal services are now being provided by Golden Plains Shire officers for free. The aim of the initiative is to improve community...

October 13, 2023

Treasures to be found at town garage sale

LINTON’S day dedicated to one man’s trash and another’s treasure is back next month. The Linton Town Wide Garage Sale is set to take place...

October 13, 2023

Thinking pink in Linton

LINTON is looking pretty in pink this Breast Cancer Awareness Month as an annual fundraising campaign returns for a good cause. The Pink Up...

October 13, 2023

Nominations open for Shire awards

KNOW an exceptional person working to better their community within the Golden Plains Shire? Well, municipal staff are now accepting nominations for the annual Community...

October 13, 2023

50 years of supporting women in sport

THE idea to form a local association specifically for sportswomen came from the Ballarat Branch of the Sportsmen’s Association of Australia in late 1971. In...

October 13, 2023

WNBL returns to Wendouree

WOMEN’S National Basketball League action will be back on court in Wendouree this weekend. This Saturday 14 October, a WNBL match is set to take...

October 13, 2023

Gymkhana fun back in Smythesdale

THIS Sunday, there’ll be plenty of horsing around at Smythesdale and District Pony Club’s annual Gymkhana and Show Jumping Day at the Woady Yaloak...

October 9, 2023

Estate on board as market sponsor

THE Rotary Club of Ballarat’s SpringFest committee has announced a new platinum sponsor for 2023. Over-50s residential community, Lucas Lifestyle Estate, is supporting the fundraising...