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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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August 12, 2022

Kids cooking to teach healthy skills

MEREDITH Community Centre has received a grant from VicHealth to teach children and teens about cooking. The organisation was recently a successful applicant to the...

August 12, 2022

New 50-year water strategy released

CENTRAL Highlands Water’s new Urban Water Strategy has mapped out the organisation’s plans for the next fifty years of service provision throughout the growing...

August 11, 2022

Archbishop dedicates catholic church

THE dedication of Bannockburn’s St Mary MacKillop Church took place last Sunday evening. It was the first-ever church dedication to be held within St Joseph’s...

August 11, 2022

Students’ planting helps repair reserve

WITH the help of local young people, the Friends of Bannockburn Bush have been planting various tree species at the reserve to enhance its...

August 8, 2022

Foundation funds raising guide dogs

THE Ballarat-based Petspiration Foundation is aiming to improve the independence of people with blindness or low vision through a month-long fundraising campaign. This August, the...

August 7, 2022

Survive and thrive this Business Fest

THE B31 Ballarat Business Festival is back this month with a calendar of events aiming to support enterprises to not just survive but thrive...

August 6, 2022

Farm animals inspire children’s books

FORMER teacher Di Hickleton has always seen unique characters within the animals in her life, and often wonders what they would say if they...

August 6, 2022

Firies call for lifesaving rescue gear

PROFESSIONAL firefighters in Ballarat are lobbying State Minister for Emergency Services, Jaclyn Symes, to boost the region’s heavy technical rescue capabilities. Fire Rescue Victoria’s Luke...

August 5, 2022

Social days bring Cape Clear together

REGULAR informal social afternoons are running at the Cape Clear Hall every second Thursday with an aim of nurturing connections and reducing isolation. The fortnightly...

August 5, 2022

Flying the flag for inclusion

A DRAFT updated policy on flag-flying and flag poles was presented to Shire councillors at the regular June meeting, but a decision was deferred...

August 4, 2022

Local NSW flood relief effort rolls on

MEREDITH Transit’s Dale McIntyre has donated a bus to flood victims in north-east New South Wales. Mr McIntyre had planned to advertise and sell the...

August 4, 2022

Reconciliation journey begins – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs

AT the regular meeting held in Linton on Tuesday, 26 July, Golden Plains Shire councillors adopted a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan. Shire director community services...

July 30, 2022

Library tech keeping memories alive

A NEW Geelong Regional Libraries initiative is aiming to help families keep their historical memories, photos and videos in great condition for generations to...

July 29, 2022

New network backing businesses

ENTERPRISING people in the top of the Shire are invited to join Golden Plains’ Northern Business Network, which will gather for the first time...

July 29, 2022

Does the Shire need a deputy-mayor?

A RECENT more than one-hundred per cent pay rise for the position of Golden Plains Shire deputy-mayor has raised questions about the future of...

July 29, 2022

Week about giving a lifesaving gift

BRIAN Rowe enjoys his rural life in Smeaton, doing work around the farm, and getting involved with his local football-netball club, CFA and Landcare...

July 29, 2022

Whistle blows for 1000 games

BALLARAT Masters footballers formed a guard of honour as umpire Gary Greville jogged onto the Russell Square oval on Sunday. Greville marked his 1000th game...

July 29, 2022

Community power hub switching off

THE Grampians Community Power Hub program has concluded after one year of operation. Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions were the hosts of the initiative,...

July 28, 2022

Celebrate Tree Day at Bruces Creek

MAKE a local impact this National Tree Day by enhancing the Bruces Creek Reserve environment. A tree-planting morning will take place just by Rosemond Way,...

July 28, 2022

Time to dive into short-course champs

THE 2022 Victorian Country Short-Course Swimming Championships will be held at the Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre this weekend. Hosted by the Midlands District Amateur...

July 28, 2022

Carroll the gold standard at Nationals

TABLE tennis player Rory Carroll has returned to Ballarat a triple-gold medallist following the 2022 Table Tennis Australia National Championships in Caloundra, Queensland. The Team...

July 27, 2022

Interfaith forum about death and donation

A COMMUNITY forum this weekend will explore death, sanctity of the human body, and blood, organ, and tissue donation. Presented by the Ballarat Interfaith Network,...

July 25, 2022

Bus operator’s contract renewed

BALLARAT and Geelong's public buses will continue to be run by CDC Victoria for the next decade. The transport operator recently had their regional bus...

July 23, 2022

Pinarc seeks special volunteer skills

IF you’re a passionate person with special skills to share, have a desire to empower others, and want to make a difference, you’re just...