About: Edwina Williams

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...

Home final for United women

WESTERN United Football Club's women's side are preparing for a Liberty A-League season home final.

The game against the Newcastle Jets tomorrow, Saturday 13 April,...

Egg-cellent fundraising for kids’ hospital

THE 2024 Inverleigh Good Friday Appeal family fun day has raised tens of thousands of dollars to support the Royal Children's Hospital. Held each Easter...

Hospital to open women’s clinic

A NEW State Government-funded Women's Health Clinic is expected to open at Grampians Health's Ballarat Base Hospital in June. The clinic's aim is to provide...

Liberal candidate selected for Corangamite

AHEAD of the next Federal election expected in 2025, the Liberal Party have identified Darcy Dunstan as their candidate for the seat of Corangamite. The...

Artists to discover along the trail

CALLING all art lovers and collectors! It's time to get out for a cultured weekend in the country. The Golden Plains Arts Trail returns this...

Hang the bunting! Bunton’s on board

THE eighth basketballer to sign on with the Ballarat Miners Women for 2024 is former Canberra Capitals star, Alex Bunton. At 196 centimetres, Bunton will...

River clean-up about giving back

THE Yarrowee River and Yuille Wetlands were swept of rubbish on Monday morning as thirty-five people took part in a Clean-Up Australia working bee. Coordinated...

Blitz brings super netball

THE Melbourne Vixens netball team brought some Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) action to the city last weekend for the Ballarat Blitz event. More than 5,400...

Textile exhibit ties loose threads

EDWINA WILLIAMS LOOSE threads will be tied up as members of the Ballarat Fibre and Textile Network showcase the creative pieces they’ve been working on...

Clinics aim for wellbeing and connection

A PROJECT led by Ballarat Community health is aiming to help multicultural people, and those over the age of sixty-five, stay healthy no matter...

Grow in business at big day out

EDWINA WILLIAMS HOW to face and overcome challenges will be a major theme of this year’s Commerce Ballarat Business Day Out at The Goods Shed...

Get hands-on to lift station’s voice

DO you have broadcast media experience, or are you interested in a community service opportunity that both entertains and informs the public? Ballarat’s independent community...

Company has new outlook on theatre

A NEW local theatre company is aimed at providing opportunities for the region’s professional actors to perform in unique spaces. Established by actors and Ballarat Arts Academy...

Young vet gets hands-on in Nepal

ASPIRING veterinary scientist Maddison Dodd is applying her tertiary learning somewhere far beyond the classroom. The Federation University Bachelor of Veterinary Science student is on...

Clinics aim for wellbeing and connection

A PROJECT led by Ballarat Community health is aiming to help multicultural people, and those over the age of sixty-five, stay healthy no matter...

Social enterprise gets certified

STAFF at Buninyong and District Financial Services, which operate Community Bank Buninyong, are used to celebrating the successes of the projects they give financial...

Miners men accept this Rose

AN up-and-coming young basketball star is making a move to Ballarat for the 2024 NBL1 South Season. The league’s 2023 Youth Player of the Year,...

Shape a vision for the future

RESIDENTS across the Golden Plains Shire area are invited to take part in consultation sessions to refresh the municipality’s Community Vision 2040. The document aims...

Steps to activity for big, little feet

A HEALTHY, active lifestyle is not just for those who are big enough to be on their feet. Move Your Way - Baby Steps is...