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.
March 17, 2022
Project locates platypus populations
THE results of a regionwide platypus survey by citizen scientists have been released. Geelong Landcare Network participated in the exercise which aimed to gather current...
March 17, 2022
Acting for on-site equality
A NEW Women’s Health Grampians program is aiming to support women who work in male-dominated trade industries, and encourage cultural change. Known as ACT ON...
March 17, 2022
More than a game
HIGH school footballers from Ballarat and Geelong came together at City Oval for the second annual Respect Cup last week as part of International...
March 16, 2022
Find treasure at town-wide sale
BECAUSE of the town’s distance to larger regional centres, individual garage sales in Linton don’t typically draw a big crowd. But Jen Stuart said if...
March 16, 2022
Classic run returns for cancer research
AFTER a three-decade hiatus, this weekend’s Begonia Classic fun run will get Ballarat back up and moving. Generating funds for the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research...
March 15, 2022
Market returns to support society
THE Smythesdale Country Market is back for 2022 in the town’s historic precinct. Held on the third Saturday of every month, it’s not just a...
March 14, 2022
Big plans for little creeks
A NEW environmental plan is focused on keeping smaller waterways healthy while adapting to climate change. The Goldfields Little Creeks Climate Adaption Strategy and Restoration...
March 14, 2022
Race towards zero with smart living
THE annual Smart Building and Living Expo is back at Royal Park this month to encourage the community to think greenly. Buninyong Sustainability director Andrea...
March 14, 2022
Celebrating women making a difference
CHANGE-making women making positive contributions to the life of the city are currently being featured in an exhibition in Lucas. Installed at Coltman Plaza last...
March 12, 2022
Eco biz makes Dotty a busy bee
WHEN Dotty Mahony concluded her career of technical and analytic laboratory work, she began her own experiments at home. “I was a bit bored in...
March 11, 2022
Connect with the Dereel community
RESIDENTS of Dereel and surrounds will have the chance to reunite, or introduce themselves to one another later in the month, after many COVID...
March 11, 2022
Honouring exceptionally great women
THROUGH their Great Women awards, the Zonta Club of Ballarat acknowledges and celebrates those who have made outstanding contributions to city life. While the process...
March 11, 2022
Studio doors swing open in the south
ARTISTS will share their creative flair and workspaces when the Golden Plains Southern Open Studios welcome visitors this month. Organised by not-for-profit community group GP...
March 10, 2022
Move to rescind rating motion
GOLDEN Plains Shire councillors adopted new differential rating categories for the next four years at last month’s regular meeting, but not everyone was in...
March 10, 2022
Grand performers set for chess comp
THE Ballarat Botanical Gardens won’t be the only place to see an impressive display this Labour Day long weekend. The 56th annual Begonia Open Chess...
March 8, 2022
Sunflower farm’s popularity blooming
NOW three years old, Pick Your Own Sunflowers has made Dunnstown famous for another summer. Laiken Britt’s picturesque sunflower farm was not only the first...
March 5, 2022
Kit aids kids’ outdoor exploration
THE next generation of explorers are making some of their first outdoor discoveries at The Gatekeeper’s Cottage by the Botanical Gardens. Across 10 Tuesday mornings...
March 4, 2022
Plans for hub at Royal Park
AS the election approaches, Royal Park stakeholders and the City of Ballarat are lobbying the State Government for funds to establish the Buninyong Community...
March 3, 2022
College cup a clash of respect
HIGH school footballers from Ballarat and Geelong will compete in the second annual Respect Cup at Mars Stadium next week, marking International Women’s Day. On...
March 3, 2022
Father-son pageantry a family affair
THIS weekend’s World International Royalty Australia Nationals pageant in Melbourne will see two Bannockburn history-makers on stage. Five-year-old Logan Savin and his dad Greg are...
March 3, 2022
Financial update no bore – Golden Plain Shire council meeting briefs
AT this month’s regular Golden Plains Shire council meeting, acting director corporate services Ingrid Bishop presented the financial report for the second quarter. Ms Bishop...
March 3, 2022
Girls get active at futsal festival
FORTY girls took part in a festival of futsal at Woodman’s Hill this week, designed to generate greater female interest in the sport. The free...
March 3, 2022
Miners sign three-point shooting star
AS next month’s 2022 Coles Express NBL1 South season kick-off approaches, former Melbourne Tiger Isabella Brancatisano has been named the newest member of the...
March 2, 2022
A dog’s day out at the movies
AT Showbiz Cinemas this weekend, Ballarat’s dogs are the star of the show. The whole family, even the four-legged members, are invited to the movies...
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