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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June 28, 2023

Sounds of Spanish guitar set for BMI

THE leading female voice of the global Spanish guitar scene is set to bring her talents to Ballarat. Andrea González Caballero will perform at the...

June 25, 2023

Threading the story of a sash

HISTORICAL fiction writer AJ Lyndon has released the second novel of her War Without an Enemy trilogy. The Tawny Sash is an aristocratic family saga...

June 23, 2023

Ag careers on offer at expo

AN exhibitor at this weekend’s Golden Plains Careers Expo will be championing the agriculture industry, and jobs available within the Shire’s borders. Western Plains Pork...

June 23, 2023

Grant boost for bush biodiversity

THE Friends of Bannockburn Bush and Ballarat Environment Network have been given financial support to carry out biodiversity work in the Bannockburn Bushland Reserve. Parks...

June 23, 2023

Healthy sums for healthy teeth

FROM today until this Sunday, all online donations made to the Grampians Health Ballarat Dental Health Tax Appeal will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Private donors are...

June 23, 2023

Sports scientists Yale bound

TWO Ballarat sports science students are on their way to Connecticut in the United States to further their skills. Liam Haintz and Micah Drake are...

June 22, 2023

Take a journey at charity screening

THIS Refugee Week members of the Ballarat Afghan Action Group are hosting their first public fundraiser. BAAG is screening a film about an Afghan refugee...

June 20, 2023

Appeal to aid Salvos’ emergency relief

RESEARCH from the Salvation Army within the last year found that eighty-four per cent of people they surveyed were struggling to cover the costs...

June 17, 2023

Shedders offer local repair help

IF you have a piece of furniture or machinery that is no longer operating at its best, you may be preparing for an upgrade. But...

June 17, 2023

Chambers lobby to keep critical clinicians

THREE regional Victorian chambers of commerce have united to oppose a State Government decision to withdraw the funding of their offices’ mental health worker. Commerce...

June 16, 2023

A social space for golden oldies

SENIOR residents of the Golden Plains Shire’s north are invited to share a meal and a cuppa with likeminded older people once monthly. A group...

June 16, 2023

Miners look to improve as finals loom

TEN weeks into the NBL1 South competition for 2023, Ballarat Miners players are reflecting on the season so far. After some disappointment, import Tyler Rudolph...

June 16, 2023

Carroll aims high ahead of nationals

TABLE tennis player Rory Carroll continues to serve and drive for success as a top Australian para-athlete. Carroll will compete in next month’s Table Tennis...

June 16, 2023

Basketball fun at holiday camp

CHILDREN aged four to fourteen have the chance to meet their favourite Ballarat Miners players these school holidays. Ballarat Basketball staff and athletes are leading...

June 14, 2023

Directory lists social support

MEMBERS of Compassionate Ballarat have developed a Ballarat Social Services directory in a response to the current financial climate. The organisation has created the list...

June 13, 2023

Group marks 100 years on the air

IN June of 1923, the Ballarat Amateur Radio Club held its first ever meeting. A century later, and now known as the Ballarat Amateur Radio...

June 13, 2023

Fire up! Winter fest is bringing the heat

IT might be chilly, but there’s lots to be cheerful about. The City of Ballarat announced its Winter Festival program last week, and it features...

June 12, 2023

FECRI seeks EOFY backing

AS the end of this financial year approaches, scientists at Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute are encouraging community members to financially support their work. FECRI...

June 11, 2023

Headliners a coup for foto fest

INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed photographic artists Yvonne Todd and Erik Johansson are set to headline the 2023 Ballarat International Foto Biennale. New Zealand’s Todd will present an...

June 11, 2023

A story to tell under the umbrella

LIKE Ballarat’s shoppers of yesteryear, it’s time to Look for the Red Umbrella. Local researcher Geoff McArthur is publishing his first non-fiction book about the...

June 9, 2023

Shire set for places to grow

A NEW draft document with an aim to address population and housing growth across Golden Plains Shire has been put to the community for...

June 9, 2023

Battle of the bands headliner locked in

AHEAD of the Golden Plains Shire Battle of the Bands in Inverleigh in August, the afternoon’s headliner has been announced. Geelong neo-soul artist Gloria Ragesh...

June 9, 2023

Men’s shed a well-oiled machine

THE purpose-built Bannockburn & District Men’s Shed continues to grow in membership numbers and equipment with the support of the community. Last month, the shed...

June 9, 2023

Medal haul at masters regatta

BALLARAT rowers made a splash at the Australian Masters Rowing Championships on the Penrith Olympic course in New South Wales last weekend. Wendouree-Ballarat Rowing Club’s...