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.
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...
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...
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