About: Edwina Williams

Profile: 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

Posts by: Edwina Williams

October 9, 2023

Getting wild in the garden

FRIENDS of Ballarat Botanical Gardens are hosting a Wilding the Garden Open Day next week with a focus on biodiversity. On Saturday 14 October, Friends...

October 9, 2023

First Nations groups say yes to a voice vote

LOCAL First Nations organisations have announced their support for a yes vote in the referendum to introduce an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice...

October 8, 2023

Songwriter to share dark country sounds

THE Eastern is set to host a local launch for Matt Malone & The Holy Spirits’ new album. Described by Malone as a dark gothic...

October 7, 2023

Search on for great women to celebrate

SINCE 2008, the Zonta Club of Ballarat has sought to highlight exceptional women who live in Ballarat or are originally from the city and...

October 7, 2023

Cultural support at Sisters Day Out

A ONE-day workshop for Aboriginal women delivered by Aboriginal women will be held in Ballarat next week. Staff of Djirra, a Victorian legal and family...

October 6, 2023

Facebook focused how-to at library

OLDER people with an interest in sharpening their social media skills can take part in a free introduction to Facebook session at Bannockburn Library. On...

October 6, 2023

Snake safety advice issued

AS the weather warms, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, or DEECA, officers are urging people to be cautious of snakes. On hotter days,...

October 6, 2023

Tees to start conversations

THIS month, Haymes Paint Shop staff are aiming to raise awareness of the mental health support available to tradespeople. For a second year, the business...

October 3, 2023

Fest funds to flow to local partners

SPRINGFEST is less than two months away, and Rotary Club of Ballarat members have announced the four community partners who are benefiting, and supporting,...

October 3, 2023

Peach’s run for positive mental health

AN inaugural fun run in memory of the late James ‘Peach’ Petrie will take off this spring. The teacher and sportsman’s family and friends are...

October 2, 2023

Lakeside circle to symbolise solidarity

BALLARAT Mental Health Collective’s community day will be back next month for a second time. The BMHC committee will be leading their free mental health...

September 30, 2023

Trees aim to boost river ecosystem

THE banks of the Yarrowee River near Napoleons have become greener, with the addition of one hundred more native trees. As part of a community...

September 29, 2023

New MD appointed at water utility

A NEW managing director has been appointed at Barwon Water, with Shaun Cumming to fill the position on a five-year contract following a...

September 29, 2023

Have a roll at barefoot bowls

HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars have been spent on Bannockburn Bowls Club’s facilities and now the group’s members want to share them with the...

September 29, 2023

Young athletes smash it at Ken Kay

AUSTRALIA’S best young badminton players are serving and smashing in Ballarat this week as the Yonex Under-13/Under-17 National Team and Individual Championships take place...

September 27, 2023

Help bring festive cheer with a shoebox

OPERATION Christmas Child volunteers are accepting shoeboxes full of goodies until November. The packages will then be gifted to underprivileged children across the world during...

September 25, 2023

Giving lunch hosts running great

AUSTRALIAN running great Cathy Freeman is coming to Ballarat in October to speak about her athletic career, and charity work. Known for her iconic performance...

September 24, 2023

Show spotlights all-abilities artists

VISUAL art by creatives within the Inclusive Arts Network is now on show as part of the organisation’s annual exhibition. Event coordinator Donald Harvey has...

September 23, 2023

Sports zone springing into action

TAKE your marks and get set for playful family fun as this year’s SpringFest sports zone will be packed with activities. Sponsored by Barry Plant...

September 23, 2023

Centenary flame burns in Ballarat

THE flame was lit for the local leg of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay on Tuesday morning. Thirty-two local torch bearers took part in the...

September 22, 2023

Program to help parents be their best

AN initiative aiming to support parents of newborns to five-year-olds is coming to Bannockburn. The eight-week series of Circle of Security parenting program sessions is...

September 22, 2023

Shining soccer stars on the rise

THE stars of Ballarat and District Soccer Association have been celebrated at a recent best and fairest presentation. Ballarat North United Soccer Club won the...

September 22, 2023

Archers shooting for club growth

DID you know Ballarat is a key thread in the fabric of Australian archery history? Wendouree Archery Club is the longest continually running archery club...

September 21, 2023

Brunch time with the birds

EVER wanted to have a feed while admiring the flying or floating feathered wildlife around you? Leigh Catchment Group are hosting a Brunch with the...

About: Edwina Williams

Posts by: Edwina Williams

Getting wild in the garden

First Nations groups say yes to a voice vote

Songwriter to share dark country sounds

Search on for great women to celebrate

Cultural support at Sisters Day Out

Facebook focused how-to at library

Snake safety advice issued

Tees to start conversations

Fest funds to flow to local partners

Peach’s run for positive mental health

Lakeside circle to symbolise solidarity

Trees aim to boost river ecosystem

New MD appointed at water utility

Have a roll at barefoot bowls

Young athletes smash it at Ken Kay

Help bring festive cheer with a shoebox

Giving lunch hosts running great

Show spotlights all-abilities artists

Sports zone springing into action

Centenary flame burns in Ballarat

Program to help parents be their best

Shining soccer stars on the rise

Archers shooting for club growth

Brunch time with the birds

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