About: Edwina Williams
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- 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.
March 13, 2019
Community Garden’s leading ‘Green Thumb’ honoured
WHEN Sheilagh Kentish was growing up in England, being an active community member was the norm. “All my family were always doing something, they were...
March 13, 2019
Racing in the ranges
AUTUMN country racing will be back at Avoca Shire Turf club later this month. On Saturday, 23 March, a fresh and exciting program of racing...
March 13, 2019
Low-sensory shopping in Sebastopol
COLES Sebastopol has launched a low-sensory shopping experience, Quiet Hour, between 10.30am and 11.30am every Tuesday. Quiet Hour is a partnership with Autism Spectrum Australia,...
March 6, 2019
Where we’ve come from
THE International Women’s Day we know in 2019, was sparked by labour movements early last century. On 28 February, 1909, America’s first National Woman’s day...
March 6, 2019
Lake Wendouree fishing comp set for St Patrick’s Day
GATHER up the family for some St Patrick’s Day fun, when the Rotary Club of Alfredton hosts their annual Fishing Competition around Lake Wendouree. Kicking...
March 6, 2019
Wellbeing with music and service
WELFARE is more than a job title for Heather Browning. Sure, it’s what she does, but it’s nurtured her own wellbeing. Having worked for 18...
March 6, 2019
Students celebrate IBM internship
A COHORT of Federation University’s Victorian Certificate Applied Learning students are celebrating their completion of a six-week internship through P-Tech at IBM. The students were...
March 6, 2019
Classic costumes join fashion week
SOVEREIGN Hill opened its costume department last Monday evening for an exclusive event as part of Virgin Australia’s Melbourne Fashion Festival. The small group of...
February 27, 2019
Carnival wins Sporting Event of the Year
BALLARAT’S Victorian Senior Aboriginal Football and Netball Carnival was honoured with the My Sport Live Victorian Community Sporting Event of the Year award at...
February 27, 2019
A ‘NEW GENERATION’ OF PROBUS BOWLS
THE Probus Club of Ballarat New Generation organised and hosted a lawn bowls competition for Probus members at Victoria Bowling Club last Thursday. The major...
February 27, 2019
Making code of practice mandatory to protect our bees
BEEKEEPERS are invited to give feedback on proposed regulation changes aimed at improving the health of our bees. The Victorian Government is proposing to amend...
February 27, 2019
Town to Plate Up in May
PLATE Up Ballarat 2019 officially launched on Monday night at Mercedes Benz Ballarat. The second festival will come to life in May, with more than...
February 27, 2019
A summer’s afternoon of support
INVERMAY Progress Association is inviting people to spend a late summer’s afternoon socialising outdoors, in support of the local CFA. At Wightwick Winery this Sunday,...
February 27, 2019
Recruitment agency gets national stamp
RECRUITMENT agency, People@Work has recently received Social Traders certification under the first national trademark for the social enterprise sector. The Social Traders certification was launched...
February 27, 2019
Chess Grandmasters set for tournament
BALLARAT Chess Club will host the 53rd annual Begonia Open Chess Tournament next month, providing competition for experts and less experienced players. The tournament will...
February 27, 2019
Rural voice to represent the region
AT one point, Beverley McArthur’s biggest challenges came with raising her kids, Andrew, Sarah and James while she was a stay at home mother...
February 27, 2019
City BBQ to call for balance
A BARBECUE in the CBD on International Women’s Day, 8 March, will celebrate women and address gender disparity. The #balanceforbetter themed event is a call...
February 27, 2019
Living the spirit of Anzac
THREE Ballarat Grammar students have been awarded the Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize, receiving opportunities to experience study tours within and outside Australia. Megan Willey...
February 27, 2019
New wheels for William
SEVEN-year-old, William Shorter’s became much more mobile on Saturday when Variety Children’s Charity and the Ballarat Swap Meet committee donated a new mobility scooter...
February 20, 2019
Double-sided musical to premiere
BALLARAT Lyric Theatre are in their final week of rehearsals before the premiere of Jekyll and Hyde the musical next Thursday, February 28 at...
February 20, 2019
Shops in the spotlight
THE Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is encouraging Ballaratians to step beyond its intimidating exterior to explore the current exhibition, Talking Shop, in their heritage reading...
February 20, 2019
Works on track
THE installation of Ballarat Turf Club’s $10 million bespoke synthetic racetrack is on course for completion in May. Races will resume at the track on...
February 20, 2019
Supporting youth and staying young
DOCTOR Shantini Deutscher is a selfproclaimed “cultural hybrid.” Raised by her Christian Tamil Sri Lankan parents in multicultural Singapore, she moved to Australia at 15...
February 20, 2019
New advisors for Eureka legacy
A NEW Eureka Centre advisory committee has been established to assist the transitioning and redevelopment of the museum and provide strategic advice. The seven Ballarat...
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