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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January 24, 2023

BDO keynotes revealed, tix on sale soon

IT’S time to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. That’s one of the themes of this autumn’s Commerce Ballarat Business Day Out to be held at...

January 23, 2023

Colours to make you think and feel

EXPLOSIVE colours and patterns are filling the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s Backspace. The exhibition of 12 paintings by visual artist Ebony Gulliver has been developed...

January 23, 2023

Pedal power through bike ed

BALLARAT-Sebastopol Cycling Club’s Power2Pedal bike education program for children with autism is back for 2023. The program is supported by Sports Central and runs for...

January 23, 2023

JP signing station at hospice hub

FREE weekly justice of the peace services are available at Ballarat Hospice Care’s Palliative Care Hub in Alfredton. JP Jenny Dare will be on site...

January 22, 2023

New novel brings local past to life

WHEN he retired five years ago, Richard Moorman decided it was time to tick off a bucket list item; to write a book and...

January 21, 2023

Share your talents at Smythesdale’s fiesta

THE Smythesdale Arts and Music Fiesta is back next month to bring out the creative side of Golden Plains Shire’s north. Running from 10am to...

January 20, 2023

Fresher footpaths for pedestrians

A FOOTPATH Renewal Program is currently underway in various locations across the Golden Plains Shire, with municipal officers aiming to repair and improve the...

January 20, 2023

The only way’s up for downhill riders

MOUNT Buller played host to the Auscycling Downhill National Series last weekend, and Ballarat athletes were part of the action. Local group Club Mud was...

January 20, 2023

Miners score import and return player

WITH the start of the 2023 NBL1 South season approaching in April, the Ballarat Miners are continuing to firm up both the men’s and...

January 17, 2023

Cox Plate plan could uproot Ballarat Cup day

AS part of an annual Spring Racing Carnival review, the date of the Cox Plate could be moved from late October to late November. Racing...

January 16, 2023

Charity pilots pop-up donation sites

AT Toyland in Wendouree co-owner Bruna Pomella and her staff have a spirit of giving. Having collected toys to donate to Eureka Mums at Christmas...

January 16, 2023

TAFE to educate next gen nurses

A NEW generation of regional Victorian nurses are set to be educated at Federation TAFE, with the institution launching a diploma of nursing traineeship...

January 14, 2023

Stage set for summer sounds

HAVE any young musical performers been practicing in your house over the holidays? If they’re up for a summer gig, either solo or with a...

January 13, 2023

Council divided on meetings at Linton

WHERE and when the Golden Plains Shire’s regular 2023 council meetings should be held divided councillors at the regular December meeting. The February to December...

January 13, 2023

Rabbit baiting program returns

MAUDE and District Landcare Group’s annual rabbit baiting campaign is back in February, and volunteers are encouraging landowners to take part. Secretary, Laura Hollingsworth, said...

January 13, 2023

RoadNats put city on the global stage

ELITE cyclists have rolled through Ballarat and Buninyong for another year as part of the Federation University Road National Championships. Over five days of action,...

January 8, 2023

Purrfect performance at cat shows

YOUNG cat lover Emma Hales is celebrating a successful 2022 alongside her best furry friend. The nine-year-old Enfield resident, and her cats, including Australian mist...

January 8, 2023

Workshop to help stage a show from scratch

UP-and coming or experienced theatrical directors are invited to hone their craft in Creswick’s Courthouse Theatre this summer. A directors’ bootcamp, or two-day workshop, is...

January 7, 2023

Aussie culture from artist’s brush

ARTIST Tim Vagg’s Cultureghosts, which is on in the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s Backspace, is seeking to re-frame the role of the typical Aussie...

January 7, 2023

Advocate aims to lessen building stress

BUILDING a home or a commercial space can be a challenging process for a property owner. But one local construction professional is using his 30-plus...

January 6, 2023

Health service gives life governor awards

DEDICATED Grampians Health volunteers and donors were celebrated by the health service’s board last month, receiving inaugural Life Governor Awards. Barry Nixon, Bernadette O’Loughlin, Patricia...

January 6, 2023

Students support Timor-Leste youth

ORGANISED by children for children, Ballarat Grammar Junior School’s annual market day has been held for decades in support of people in need. The annual...

January 6, 2023

Learn and explore these holidays

THERE’S lots on offer to keep young people aged twelve to twenty-five busy across the Shire this January. The Golden Plains Shire’s school holiday program...

January 6, 2023

Check before you hit the road, says CFA chief

CFA leaders are encouraging people to ensure they are aware of any fire warnings before they get in the car to travel this summer. CFA...