About: Edwina Williams
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- Edwina Williams is the Times News Group's Northern Victoria editor covering the Ballarat Times News Group, Golden Plains Times, Moorabool News, Bendigo Times, and McIvor Times.
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...
July 22, 2022
Trivia night for kinder play space
PEOPLE at Inverleigh are being invited to have some fun testing their general knowledge together. The Inverleigh Early Learning Centre Parent Committee is running a...
July 22, 2022
Strategies to get kids snoozing
PARENTS and carers of children aged between one and two in the Shire’s north are invited to a free session about sleep and settling. On...
July 21, 2022
Cricket club piecing history together
AS Inverleigh Cricket Club prepares to celebrate a major anniversary in spring, the sporting group is seeking assistance from the wider community. To ensure their...
July 21, 2022
Local talent heads to world stage
THE Ballarat Sebastopol Cycling Club name will make its way to France from next week, with two BMX riders ready to burst from the...
July 15, 2022
Get your fitness glow on
YOU’VE likely heard of Christmas in July, but one local fitness business is mixing that concept up. Smythesdale’s GenkiFIT is leading a ‘Fitness in July’...
July 15, 2022
Children and families focus for tour
VICTORIA’S peak child and family services body launched a travelling regional program this week, aiming to link likeminded organisations within the sector, and share...
July 15, 2022
A window into a crafty community
THE Linton and District Craft Group have partnered with the owner of a local shop space to spotlight the area’s creative talent. An ongoing display...
July 15, 2022
Toasting 90 years of public broadcasting
THE Australian Broadcasting Corporation is celebrating its ninetieth birthday this month, and so are their supporters. Twenty-four members of the Ballarat branch of ABC Friends...
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