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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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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...

January 4, 2023

City to host national lacrosse comp

LACROSSE Australia’s under fifteen junior national tournament is to be hosted at the Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility in spring of 2023. The competition will go...

January 4, 2023

Research project for health partners

DEAKIN Rural Health and Grampians Health are partnering on a research project, aiming to improve the region’s healthcare through evidence-based practice. As part of a...

January 3, 2023

Tips on staying sun safe this summer

THERE may not have been consistent sunny days so far this summer, but it’s important to remember to be sun safe on the days...

January 3, 2023

Service award for leader with a vision

GABRIEL Gervasoni has been recognised once again for his advocacy work throughout 2022 and beyond, receiving Vision Australia’s Youth Service Award. The 22-year-old disability and...

January 2, 2023

Social scene at society screenings

IN the post-Second World War era, a movement of film societies was born from the British Film Institute. Set up in 1954, the Ballarat Film...

December 30, 2022

New look for old world bakery

AFTER a refurbishment, Sovereign Hill restaurant the New York Bakery reopened last month with a fresh look, and menu. The iconic lunch spot is now...

December 30, 2022

Play and skills at the library

THERE’S lots programmed to keep children busy these school holidays at Bannockburn Library. From Thursday, 5 January, kids of all ages are invited to take...

December 30, 2022

Adult ed advocate honoured in Asia

FEDERATION University’s Annette Foley has been awarded an honorary doctorate in education leadership. The associate professor is also the president of Adult Learning Australia and...

December 24, 2022

Faiths united for peace on earth

BALLARAT Interfaith Network members come from many diverse backgrounds, but they are united in wishing locals a joyful, safe, and peaceful festive season. The Salvation...

December 23, 2022

Relax and recharge with tai chi

TEESDALE and Bannockburn locals are invited to get into the flow of tai chi. Tai chi tutor Desma Blow leads weekly sessions at both Teesdale’s...

December 23, 2022

Songs set the night alight

BALLARAT Carols by Candlelight returned last Sunday, delighting crowds at Mars Stadium and getting everyone into the festive spirit as the sun went down. The...

December 23, 2022

Theatre companies take a bow

LOCAL amateur theatre companies were in the spotlight earlier this month at the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria Awards. Ballarat Lyric Theatre’s Tristan Harris received...

December 23, 2022

RoadNats recon for young riders

ATHLETES within the FedUni WestVic Academy of Sport’s cycling stream have taken part in an annual tradition this month. A RoadNats recon session was held...

December 19, 2022

TAFE’s best get excellence nods

FEDERATION TAFE staff and students have been highlighted at two prestigious awards nights this month. At the Golden Plate Awards, certificate III in commercial cookery...

December 18, 2022

Sister acts on stage at CresFest

CRESFEST organisers have announced another batch of artists who are set to play Creswick’s folk, roots, and dance festival in April. Convenor Judy Turner said...

December 18, 2022

Village gift house feeling festive

IF supporting local makers is high on your Christmas list this December, the Buninyong Gift House has you covered. Based in one half of the...

December 16, 2022

Local stars to sparkle at Carols

THIS Sunday's Ballarat Carols by Candlelight is set to sparkle and delight, with a cast of local vocalists and instrumentalists on the bill to...

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