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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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...

December 16, 2022

Water report looks to 2023

CENTRAL Highlands Water has released their Annual Water Outlook for 2022 to 2023. The document outlines the region’s supply of water, and the levels expected...

December 16, 2022

Boating risks flagged ahead of holidays

GOULBURN-Murray Water is encouraging those heading to lakes and rivers for recreation this summer to be aware of risk. After spring’s flooding events, water levels...

December 11, 2022

Tunes and cheer at Christmas market

ARE you feeling Christmassy yet, Teesdale? After you’ve been to Turtle Bend Reserve on the evening of Friday, 16 December, you’ll be well and truly...

December 10, 2022

Ska band takes out live battle

TEEN musicians put on a show at Smythesdale during last month’s Battle of the Bands, staged alongside the town’s country market. The overall winner of...

December 9, 2022

Big bike ride rolls into Inverleigh

GREAT Vic Bike Ride participants reached the end of a five-hundred-and-twenty-two-kilometre journey last Sunday at Federation University’s Mount Helen campus. About 2500 people took part...

December 9, 2022

Artists emerge on market day

ARTS Emergence returns to Bannockburn next week with an opportunity for artists who don’t have an exhibition space to showcase their work. This Thursday, 15...

December 9, 2022

Family farm growing festive joy

THERE wouldn’t be many jobs more magical than growing Christmas trees for families to enjoy. Just outside of Napoleons, second and third generation radiata pine...

December 9, 2022

School boats celebrate club service

TWO of Ballarat High School’s rowing boats have been named in honour of dedicated club members and volunteers. The senior boys’ firsts boat has been...

December 8, 2022

Get some cheer from Scouts this year

FIRST Mount Clear Scouts could be part of your family’s Christmas story this December. The group is leading their inaugural Christmas Tree Hall Fundraiser and...

December 7, 2022

Rotary raffle seeks to assist not-for-profits

THE Rotary Club of Ballarat South’s Community Assistance Raffle is back this summer and it’s seeking to help not-for-profit clubs and organisations fund grassroots...

December 5, 2022

Giving appeal a ray of light

RAY White Ballarat is once again running an annual festive appeal with the aim of supporting families in need to ensure there are gifts...

December 3, 2022

Appeal to benefit emergency training

THIS year’s Grampians Health Christmas Appeal is aiming to raise tens of thousands of dollars for the Ballarat Base Hospital’s emergency department. With a target...

December 3, 2022

Carols return to full voice

CAROLS by Candlelight events date back to the 1950s in Ballarat and the tradition continues. More than 10,000 people are expected to roll out their...

December 3, 2022

Have a holly-jolly time at Rokewood

IT’S time to Rokewood to get festive with the return of the Community Christmas Party next Sunday, 11 December. An initiative of Golden Plains Wind...

December 2, 2022

RoadNats ready to roll in 2023

BALLARAT is set to be a city of bikes for another summer as the Federation University Road National Cycling Championships roll back to the...