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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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September 21, 2023

Night of burlesque a big teaser

A TASTER of the upcoming Australian Burlesque Festival is coming to the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute this weekend. A burlesque variety night, The Big Teaser, will...

September 20, 2023

Optus returns as major SpringFest sponsor

SPRINGFEST is another week closer, and the Rotary Club of Ballarat’s major fundraising market day is set to be presented by Optus in 2023. The...

September 19, 2023

Water authority energised by bio grant

THE State’s Waste to Energy Bioenergy Fund has provided a grant to Central Highlands Water. Worth $60,000 the funding package is set to boost the...

September 18, 2023

Survey says take the foot off the gas

THIS winter, Environment Victoria volunteers in the Ballarat region surveyed residents about gas energy. The aim of the consultation has been to collate feedback on...

September 17, 2023

Getting back to nature in Sebas

A PROGRAM for young people led by the Leigh Catchment Group is aiming to connect them to the natural environment in and around Sebastopol. Officers...

September 15, 2023

Allied councils to lobby government

A NEW Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils officially became operational last week. The alliance includes the six regional and rural municipalities in and around Ballarat,...

September 15, 2023

Olden is golden for Linton fest

LINTON will be shining in 2024 as the inaugural Gold Festival arrives in autumn. With an aim to highlight and celebrate the town’s historic link...

September 15, 2023

Pantry seeks food to stock shelves

THE Linton Community Food Pantry’s committee members are calling out for support, with the grassroots food relief service in desperate need of supplies to...

September 15, 2023

Pentathlete returns to world champs

PENTATHLETE Zoe Addinsall recently competed at the 2023 Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne Laser Run World Championships in Bath, England. Against high-performing global competition, the...

September 15, 2023

Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 15 September

Ballarat Golf Club Tuesday 12 September - Open stableford, pick a tee A Grade - 1st - X Gleeson 6/37 - 2nd - N Twaits 10/...

September 12, 2023

Students abuzz about spelling bee

TWO Damascus College students have represented their school in the state final of the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee. Respective year 7 and 8 students, Isabeau...

September 11, 2023

Treatment milestone for cancer centre

SEPTEMBER is Gynaecology Awareness Month, and Grampians Health radiation oncologist Dr Thanuja Thachil is marking a timely Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre milestone.

September 11, 2023

Carving pathways for the next gen

A YOUTH scholarship program has been launched by the Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades with the aim of sparking young people’s...

September 11, 2023

Kids hoops course covers the basics

SELKIRK Stadium will be all action after school in term four as a series of introductory basketball skills programs make a return. Aussie Hoops and Rookie Hoops...

September 11, 2023

Fest buds ahead of spring bloom

THE countdown to SpringFest Ballarat’s 2023 market day is officially on with Rotary Club of Ballarat members holding a campaign launch for the community...

September 10, 2023

Fun and games for the holidays

SCHOOL holiday activies run by Golden Plains Shire officers have been announced for people aged twelve to twenty-five. Scheduled from Monday 18 to Thursday 28...

September 8, 2023

AFLW action returns to Mars

IT will be fight or flight as the dogs and hawks land on Mars for a big clash this weekend. Round two AFLW action between...

September 8, 2023

Tiger cub takes top award

BANNOCKBURN Football Club’s James Hose has been named Geelong and District Football League Rookie of the Year. In his first senior season with the Tigers,...

September 8, 2023

Trust bowls grant to Banno library

BANNOCKBURN Library has received a 2023 National Backyard Cricket grant. Awarded by organisations including the LBW Trust and Friends of Libraries Australia, the funding worth...

September 8, 2023

Douglass wins gold at national champs

A ROOSTER was amongst the magpies at the Australian Netball Championships last month. North Ballarat Netball Club player Poppy Douglass represented Collingwood at the comp...

September 8, 2023

Sisters net 200 games

TWO North Ballarat Netball Club players marked the same major game milestone on the same day last month, and they just happen to come...

September 4, 2023

Running for those most in need

BALLARAT Foundation’s Run for a Cause is returning this spring, with joggers and walkers set to step out along a new route. The annual fun...

September 2, 2023

Stories of old inspire students

PRIMARY school students, including those from Cape Clear, celebrated Book Week recently by stepping into the past. With guidance from Sofia Fiusco, Sovereign Hill’s head...

September 1, 2023

First aid course has kids in focus

A BABY and child first-aid course is scheduled to be delivered to parents and carers in Golden Plains Shire next month. The three-and-a-half-hour session will...

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