About: Edwina Williams

Rare species found in Smythesdale

ENDANGERED native creatures have been discovered in the heart of Smythesdale. During surveying of a grassland and weed site with seasonal pools near the Woady...

Bulldogs’ roar gets louder

THE Ballarat Bulldogs Football Netball Club for people of all abilities continues to grow, especially in the netball space. Netball coach Kelsey Shaw said two...

Have a hit of pickleball

YOU may not have heard of the game, yet the fastest growing sport in the world is played in Linton. Pickleball is in action in...

Early learning centre for Teesdale kids

FAMILIES in Teesdale can expect a new Early Learning and Childcare Centre to open in 2026. Last week, Member for Eureka, Michaela Settle visited Teesdale Primary...

Walking together for reconciliation

NATIONAL Reconciliation Week will begin this Monday 27 May, with the theme of Now More than Ever. The annual week is held to remind broader...

Grant to fire up brigade safety

TWO volunteer Country Fire Authority brigades in Golden Plains have been awarded Australia Post People of Post community grants. Dereel CFA and Teesdale CFA are...

Energy rebates, rent relief lead cost-of-living federal budget

ENERGY rebates for every household, a cap on the price of prescriptions and further relief for renters have led cost-of-living relief measures in the...

Soft tennis a hit with over-50s

EDWINA WILLIAMS THE organiser of Bannockburn's soft tennis group, Keith Humphreys, is retiring from the role having led the not-for-profit for ten years. Soft tennis is...

Primary school upgrades funded

FOUR schools in the Ballarat region are the latest beneficiaries of the Federal Government's Schools Upgrade Fund. Little Bendigo Primary School, Yuille Park Community College,...

The realities of making VR!

THE development of virtual reality technology is often associated with the innovation of engineers and designers in California’s Silicon Valley. But the small historic town...

Rec reserve team reacts to break-in

STRONGER security measures are set to be put in place at Meredith Recreation Reserve following a break-in earlier this month. On Thursday 11 April at...

The ultimate weekend of frisbee action

THE country's best ultimate frisbee players put on a show at Victoria Park in Ballarat last week. Ultimate Australia hosted the division one 2024 Australian...

Council to guide goldfields footy

NEW regional council members have been selected by AFL Victoria to support, promote, and develop community football clubs and competitions. Having expressed interest in contributing...

Funds for preventing violence against women

CITY of Ballarat officers have been successful in their application for a grant to fund programs and campaigns that aim to prevent violence against...

Help needed for new Buninyong newsletter

VOLUNTEERS are being sought to join the new Village Voice: Buninyong and District Community News production team. After a hiatus of more than two years,...

Petition calls for local lifestyle village

A PUSH to establish a lifestyle village in the Golden Plains Shire's south for people over the age of fifty-five has been raised at...

Mother’s Day tradition keeps running

GET your running or walking shoes on to benefit breast and ovarian cancer research as the Mother's Day Classic is returning on Sunday 12...

Burns planned for autumn

PLANNED burns are to be undertaken by Forest Fire Management Victoria staff this autumn across the state. FFMVic deputy chief fire officer Jason Hellyer...

Golf club greens growing well

BANNOCKBURN Golf Club's transition from a sand scrape course to greens is nearly fully complete. Earlier this month, the club's back nine holes were officially...

Mural shares the Smythesdale story

A NEW mural by artist Jon Lam is set to be officially unveiled this Saturday within the Smythesdale Historic Precinct. Commissioned by the Woady Yaloak...

NBN delay leaves Teesdale locals frustrated

SOME Teesdale locals have said they feel disregarded by the Federal Government, as they continue to experience poor internet access in the town. Resident Tim...

Men’s Shed first aid session could save a life

COMMUNITY members in the Golden Plains Shire's north are invited to brush up their first aid skills next week. Members of the Linton and District...

A look inside the miner’s cottage

AUTHOR and historian Doug Bradby has released a new building-focused book as part of his Ten Delightful Tales series. Cottages of Ballarat: Rhubarb and Roses...

Buninyong CWA about community spirit

BUNINYONG is home to a Country Women's Association of Victoria branch once more.

The new Buninyong CWA's first meeting was held last weekend at the...