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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September 22, 2022

Miners women score new coach

ROB Baker is returning to the Ballarat Miners for the 2023 NBL1 South season as head coach of the women’s side. Baker has experience coaching...

September 20, 2022

Leaving a public speaking legacy

A STATE final of the annual Legacy Junior Public Speaking Competition was held at Ballarat Legacy House earlier in the month. The competition’s aim is...

September 19, 2022

Schools to get all-abilities funding

STATE Minister for Education, Natalie Hutchins, visited Miners Rest Primary School earlier in the month to announce a funding program to help schools support...

September 18, 2022

Bands to battle in Smythesdale

SMYTHESDALE’S heritage precinct is set to rock like never before as the Country Market committee stages a brand-new event. Entries are now open for the...

September 17, 2022

Teaching academy for Camp Street

THE educational legacy of the former Ballarat Learning Exchange will live on. Now in redevelopment, the Camp Street building is set to become a campus...

September 16, 2022

Wander through Inverleigh’s wildflowers

TAKE a walk amongst the native wildflowers of Inverleigh as they bloom this spring. Friends of Inverleigh Nature Conservation Reserve are hosting their free wildflower...

September 15, 2022

Spring into fitness this season

AS warmer weather hopefully arrives in the coming weeks, residents of Golden Plains Shire are being encouraged to get fit and active. A Spring into...

September 15, 2022

Carers needed to raise the future

FOSTER Care Week is underway and the aim of the initiative is to encourage people to become a foster carer and welcome a child...

September 12, 2022

Cafs up for child protection awards

NATIONAL Child Protection Week runs until this Saturday, and one organisation supporting children and families has lots to celebrate. Cafs staff and the programs they...

September 10, 2022

Teaching youth skills for life

FORMERLY called Things No One Told You, an updated version of The Y Ballarat’s free Lifeskills Program will soon return for people aged fifteen...

September 9, 2022

BYO and sew in Meredith

AFTER driving up to Ballarat and seeing some craft groups in action, Cheryl Gilbert decided Meredith needed a one too. Now, each Wednesday from 1pm...

September 9, 2022

Library getting seniors online

ARE you over sixty and keen to expand your understanding of the digital world? Bannockburn Library is set to host a Social Seniors initiative, inviting...

September 8, 2022

SES unit calls for new facility

MEMBERS of the Bannockburn State Emergency Services Unit are lobbying for funding support to move to their own new, larger, fit-for-purpose building. Member of 37...

September 8, 2022

Youth Space plans released

DESIGNS for the Inverleigh Active Youth Space are now viewable to the public. The $2.3 million facility upgrade at at Yerram Yaluk Bun Play Space...

September 8, 2022

Ffrosty rider hot on the trot

THE Paris Paralympics may still be a couple of years away, but it’s likely the Ballarat region will be taking a keen interest in...

September 8, 2022

Youth pair to national soccer champs

TWO of Ballarat City Football Club’s young soccer stars are on their way to Coffs Harbour this month after being selected to compete in...

September 5, 2022

Help kids stay water-safe in summer

VICSWIM is encouraging friendly, active people to train as a swim teacher, surf or inland lifesaver for free, ahead of summer. Those who take part...

September 5, 2022

Producers equipped for agritourism

BALLARAT Regional Tourism’s recent Artisan Experience Development Program has aimed to get Central Highlands-based producers into agritourism. Former CEO of Food and Wine Victoria, Natalie...

September 3, 2022

New wheels for learner fleet

LEARNER drivers within the Ballarat Foundation-run L2P mentor program will be able to strengthen their on-road skills in a brand-new car. Community Bank Buninyong has...

September 2, 2022

Get a mullet for mental health

IF your long, flowing locks need a trim, they could be tidied for a good cause this month at the Rokewood Hotel. Faith Gordon is...

September 1, 2022

Young activist to contest Eureka

AT November’s State Election, the renamed seat of Eureka will be contested by Victorian Greens candidate Sam McColl. Mr McColl is a young LGBTQIA+ and...

September 1, 2022

What’s happening with the church? – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs

FOLLOWING the purchase of St Mary’s Church at Smythesdale by Golden Plains Shire, public questioner Graham Turnbull asked what the property’s use would be...

September 1, 2022

New business book for Bannockburn

FORTY members of the Bannockburn Chamber of Commerce gathered last week to celebrate the publication of the organisation’s second annual Bannockburn and District Business...

August 27, 2022

Little bears and badges have big impact

SUPPORTING the bereaved families of fallen servicepeople since the early-twentieth century, Legacy continues to offer financial and social assistance to those in their care. Residents...

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