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

Posts by: Edwina Williams

August 30, 2024

How to vote in this year’s shire council election

VOTERS in the Golden Plains local government area will have the same ward structure at this year's council election. While many Victorian electorates' wards are...

August 30, 2024

Shire shares priorities for state plan

THE State Government is calling for municipalities to make submissions highlighting priority projects for their communities as part of the Big Ideas for Victoria's...

August 23, 2024

Regional mayors sign to continue advocacy

MAYORS of the Regional Cities Victoria alliance signed a three-year memorandum of understanding at State Parliament last week. The signing of the MoU represents the...

August 18, 2024

Get the word on writing from local authors

BANNOCKBURN Library and a local publisher are set to be part of Geelong Regional Libraries' upccoming Local Word Writers' Festival. A somantic writing workshop is...

July 19, 2024

McKnight to run for federal parliament

WES McKnight has been endorsed by the Liberal Party as their candidate for the seat of Ballarat at the next federal election. With a background...

July 19, 2024

Funds for more hall storage

UPGRADES to the Inverleigh Public Hall have been boosted by a State Government Tiny Towns Fund grant. The Inverleigh Mechanics Institute Reserve Committee has been...

July 19, 2024

Seeking future transport solutions

THE Golden Plains, goldfields, and Pyrenees regions are set to benefit from State Government Flexible Local Transport Solutions Program funding. In an aim to plan...

July 19, 2024

Carols saved for Christmas

WITHIN a week, Ballarat Carols by Candlelight's committee has gone from seeking support to stage the concert, to finding a Christmas miracle. Following an urgent...

July 12, 2024

United on Wadawurrung Country

NATIONAL NAIDOC Week 2024 continues until this Sunday with the theme of 'Keep the Fire Burning, Blak, Loud and Proud.' Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative...

July 5, 2024

Cycling to school for better health

THE State Government's Department of Health has highlighted the healthy, active living of Rokewood Primary School pupils. Rokewood PS students who took part in National...

July 2, 2024

Free phones ahead of 3G shut-down

TELSTRA is distributing thousands of complimentary phones to customers who are disadvantaged, in remote areas, or elderly as the 3G network will be shutting...

June 28, 2024

Bulldogs camp benefits next gen

THE Western Bulldogs' AFLW side ran an inaugural Community Camp in Ballarat over two days this week. From Monday 24 to Tuesday 25 June, players...

June 28, 2024

Sit and enjoy the horses

MEMORIAL seating has been installed at the Leighdale Equestrian Centre to remember Deena Peters. Ms Peters passed away in 2023, and Leighdale Equestrian Centre Committee...

June 21, 2024

Play time in Lethbridge

THE growing number of Children in Lethbridge have a fresh place to play into the future. A new playground has been installed at Lethbridge Recreation...

June 21, 2024

Alliance lobbies for regional cities

MAYORS within Regional Cities Victoria met in Shepparton last week aiming to strengthen the connection and collective vision of the state's ten biggest regional...

June 21, 2024

All-weather equestrian arena for Leighdale riders

LEIGHDALE Equestrian Centre's upgraded covered arena has officially opened The arena roof will create opportunities for all-weather horse riding, and has 150 lux LED lighting. Spectator...

June 14, 2024

Bulldogs’ roar gets louder

THE Ballarat Bulldogs Football Netball Club for people of all abilities continues to grow, especially in the netball space. Netball coach Kelsey Shaw said two...

June 14, 2024

Rare species found in Smythesdale

ENDANGERED native creatures have been discovered in the heart of Smythesdale. During surveying of a grassland and weed site with seasonal pools near the Woady...

June 7, 2024

Have a hit of pickleball

YOU may not have heard of the game, yet the fastest growing sport in the world is played in Linton. Pickleball is in action in...

May 31, 2024

Early learning centre for Teesdale kids

FAMILIES in Teesdale can expect a new Early Learning and Childcare Centre to open in 2026. Last week, Member for Eureka, Michaela Settle visited Teesdale Primary...

May 24, 2024

Walking together for reconciliation

NATIONAL Reconciliation Week will begin this Monday 27 May, with the theme of Now More than Ever. The annual week is held to remind broader...

May 21, 2024

Grant to fire up brigade safety

TWO volunteer Country Fire Authority brigades in Golden Plains have been awarded Australia Post People of Post community grants. Dereel CFA and Teesdale CFA are...

May 17, 2024

Energy rebates, rent relief lead cost-of-living federal budget

ENERGY rebates for every household, a cap on the price of prescriptions and further relief for renters have led cost-of-living relief measures in the...

May 5, 2024

Soft tennis a hit with over-50s

EDWINA WILLIAMS THE organiser of Bannockburn's soft tennis group, Keith Humphreys, is retiring from the role having led the not-for-profit for ten years. Soft tennis is...