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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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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...

August 25, 2022

Striving to serve junior tennis

DUNNSTOWN Tennis Club is seeking to enter junior players into the Buninyong & District Tennis Association competition this spring and summer. The club has not...

August 21, 2022

Kids club an intro to coding

AN after-school activity for kids in Buninyong is aiming to provide positive screen time. Run by Ballarat Libraries, Code Club is held at the Buninyong...

August 19, 2022

Hope blooms this Daffodil Day

AS the thirty-sixth Daffodil Day approaches on Thursday, 25 August, those who have been touched by cancer are encouraging the community to support the...

August 19, 2022

Around the world on a plate

EACH month a group of people from Meredith take a trip around the world but without leaving town! The journeys are held at the Meredith...

August 18, 2022

Race walker wins top Academy award

RACEWALKING continues to leave its footprints in Ballarat’s rich elite sporting history. Seventeen-year-old Fraser Saunder was named the WestVic Academy of Sport’s Athlete of the...

August 15, 2022

Six-minutes in the spotlight for charity

THREE charitable organisations are set to benefit from a new crowdfunding event driven by the Ballarat Foundation. Hosted by ABC Radio Melbourne’s Jacinta Parsons, Pitch...

August 14, 2022

Birdman flying to town for talk

FRIENDS of Canadian Corridor will host a public talk by ‘birdman’ Sean Dooley next week. Mr Dooley is the former Australian Big Year twitching record-holder,...

August 13, 2022

A Rivetting governor for Rotary district

THE large Victorian and South Australian Rotary District 9780, of which Ballarat clubs are based, has a brand-new governor in a local Rotarian. For the...

August 12, 2022

New director for health service

FORMER CEO of Stawell Regional Health, Kate Pryde, has been appointed the new Grampians Health regional director of hospitals - east. Ms Pryde has been...