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

Posts by: Edwina Williams

July 7, 2022

Time to play in Linton

CHILDREN in Linton now have access to brand new play equipment when they head to their local recreation reserve. Worth just over $213,000, the new...

July 7, 2022

Historic day as golf club converts

THE members of Bannockburn Golf Club marked the end of an era last Saturday, playing their last eighteen holes on the current sandscrape course. President...

July 7, 2022

Mindfulness for Meredith teens

IF the tweens and teens in your life are looking for a gentle alternative to after school sport, some calming classes are coming to...

July 7, 2022

Sporting young citizens awarded – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs

TWO local young people were celebrated and received citizen recognition awards at the Golden Plains Shire’s council meeting on Tuesday, 28 June. As acting chair...

July 7, 2022

Pushing the limits in the pool

BALLARAT Gold Swimming Club member Ed Meddings could find himself part of the next generation of iconic Dolphins in the Australian Swim Team. Following recent...

July 3, 2022

Gambling harm program celebrated

BALLARAT Community Health and sixteen partner organisations have celebrated the conclusion of their All-In Gambling Harm Prevention Project. Project officer Kate Diamond-Keith said All-In ran...

July 1, 2022

Farm shop helps with cost of living

WHILE the price of fresh food has risen due to flooding and wet weather in Australia’s food-growing regions, one local produce store is doing...

June 30, 2022

Town delights in setting night alight

THE community of Cape Clear and surrounds was on fire last weekend... in a good way. The town’s Community Hall Committee of Management hosted their...

June 30, 2022

Linton’s planted sculptures to slither

LINTON’s new living sculptures project is shaping up to weave through Edinburgh Reserve like slithering animals. Wadawurrung artist Kait James, and fellow creative Forest Keegel...

June 30, 2022

Auction aims to fund scoreboard

CARNGHAM-Linton Football Netball Club have some goals to kick this season, and beyond, but need some funds to get there. The club is running a...

June 30, 2022

Music, movies, and school holiday fun

YOUNG people can be entertained by music and movies these school holidays at the Golden Plains Youth Hub. Twelve to 25-year-olds are invited to take...

June 30, 2022

Team Vic torpedoes to nationals

FOUR young Ballarat swimmers will fly to Brisbane in August to compete in the School Sport Australia National Championships. Ballarat Swimming Club’s Bosco Ju, and...

June 26, 2022

Tramway display bigger, better than ever

DING ding! It’s time for an outing to the new purpose-built Ballarat Tramway Museum. Welcoming visitors into their large, spacious, bright, accessible showroom, BTM has...

June 25, 2022

Art empowers experienced voices

BALLARAT Community Health is currently presenting an art exhibition by people over the age of sixty-five at their Lucas base, with works produced as...

June 24, 2022

Health service reviews first six months

JUNE 2022 marked more than six months since Ballarat Health Services merged with three Western Victorian medical organisations to become Grampians Health. The aim of...

June 23, 2022

Heart-warming end to cosy comp

A WINNER has been crowned in the Smythesdale Country Market’s first-ever Battle of the Beanies competition. A judging panel from Scarsdale CWA announced Springdallah’s Marion...

June 23, 2022

Family fun for cancer research

A FESTIVE event in Redan this weekend is aiming to help eradicate cancer in Australia. Former Victorian of the Year, Gold Logie-winning actor, and founder...

June 23, 2022

Barlow backed and building speed

UP-and-coming local elite mountain-biker Luke Barlow has reached his next big milestone. The 18-year-old Team Cyclescape rider has been selected to also represent national team...

June 23, 2022

Athletics official best in state

OFFICIAL Sarah Davis has been recognised by the State Government and Vicsport for her service to all levels of athletics. Ms Davis was announced the...

June 20, 2022

Connecting culturally in the Grampians

FIVE members of the Didi Bahini Samaj Victoria Ballarat Unit have descended on the Grampians as part of a broader cultural meet-up. The small group,...

June 18, 2022

Book about love of the mount

EACH day, author Glenice Wood Lake takes her dog for a lengthy walk up and around the top of Mount Buninyong. “Every season up there...

June 16, 2022

Grant funds youth hub safe place

THE State Government has awarded the Shire a large grant to help make communities like Bannockburn safer, and steer people away from anti-social or...

June 15, 2022

Putting on a show of native colour

NATIVES will be the star of the Australian Plants Society Ballarat’s third Winter Flower Show. APS Ballarat president John Hastie said visitors will see a...

June 13, 2022

Student speakers to leave a Legacy

LEGACY House will host students from secondary schools across the city when the 2022 Legacy Junior Public Speaking Competition is staged this July. Chair of...