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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

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November 16, 2021

Rebel voices heard through song

THIS year, the Eureka Centre is keeping annual Stockade anniversary commemorations in the family. On Friday, 3 December - the 167th anniversary of the Eureka...

November 16, 2021

16 days of anti-violence activism

THE Zonta Club of Ballarat will participate in Sixteen Days of Activism later this month, standing against violence towards women. Their campaigning will begin with...

November 15, 2021

School’s crazy hair-dos care

LINTON Primary School went wild and wacky last Friday as its students took part in Crazy Hair Day, presenting new and unusual dos for...

November 15, 2021

Pitches seek to solve problems

FEDERATION TAFE students recently participated in a Federation TAFEyouth summit, exploring issues that broadly affect young people. Discussing topics from diversity, to buying a house,...

November 13, 2021

Big regional stage for rapper

AT the age of fourteen, Sami Regague took a passion for music and started to experiment, putting his own lyrics to some beats. Four years...

November 12, 2021

Festive appeal set to help families

THE 3BA Christmas Appeal is underway for the forty-second year, supporting families in need across the city this festive season. 3BA general manager John Fitzgibbon...

November 11, 2021

Alliance unites for business advocacy

STRIVING to be a collective voice for business associations and chambers of commerce outside Melbourne, the Victorian Regional Chamber Alliance is now operational. Officially launching...

November 11, 2021

160 years of Ballarat Rowing Club

THE city’s rowing community will mark the one hundred and sixtieth anniversary of Ballarat Rowing Club this month. Current and former members, and long-time supporters...

November 10, 2021

O come all ye carollers

LOCALS are invited to get into the Christmas spirit at Mars Stadium this December, as Ballarat Carols by Candlelight returns, presented by Harcourts Ballarat. Carols’...

November 10, 2021

Steps support families this Christmas

ARE you hitting ten thousand steps a day, and think you could maintain that for a month? To generate funds for Cafs Christmas Appeal, a...

November 6, 2021

Dynamite new site for cycling store

WHETHER you’re explosive on two wheels, or just getting started, Buninyong’s got a big bike shop getting riders of all experiences on the move. In...

November 6, 2021

E-vehicle for CHW fleet

WITH goals to reduce their carbon emissions, Central Highlands Water’s fleet of company cars now includes an electric vehicle. In the next four years CHW...

November 5, 2021

Raise a glass to uni’s brewers

AFTER fifty years at the frothy forefront of education, Federation University’s brewing faculty is marking the anniversary of their beer course. Launched in 1971 under...

November 5, 2021

Power Hub’s team charging up

BALLARAT Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions has appointed Sowmya Nargaraj to project manage the Grampians Community Power Hub. An engineer, Ms Nargaraj has expertise in...

November 5, 2021

Long-running market returns

THE Ballarat Market is emerging from lockdown and its winter hibernation period, reopening on Sunday, 7 November. Rotary Club of Ballarat South's Helen Newall, a...

November 4, 2021

More cash for outdoor dining

AHEAD of a summer of COVID-safe outside dining, the Golden Plains Shire has financially benefited from the State’s Outdoor Economy Package. Having received an extra...

November 4, 2021

Granting growth in Rokewood – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs

AT the Golden Plains Shire’s regular October council meeting on Tuesday 26 October, a grant application was endorsed for the Rokewood Community Hub and...

November 4, 2021

A meaningful retirement for horses

MINERS Rest horse trainer Henry Dwyer has partnered with equine therapy and rehabilitation charity Racing Hearts for the 2021 to 2022 racing season. Henry Dwyer...

November 4, 2021

Students get back to nature

WITH the support of a Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity grant, St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School students have found a new classroom in...

November 2, 2021

Homework Club a celebration of culture

DIVERSITY Homework Club is backing up the learning of the city’s school students. Run by the Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council, 52 young people between the...

November 1, 2021

Carols seeking volunteer team

A LARGE, live and festive evening of Carols by Candlelight will be held at Mars Stadium on Sunday, 19 December, presented by Harcourts Ballarat. But...

October 31, 2021

Potter’s Mouldy kits a fresh venture

FAMOUS worldwide for her Australian animal pots and viral TikTok videos, local ceramic artist Shelby Sherritt is adding a string to her business bow. Having...

October 31, 2021

Spotting species in all shapes and sizes

AN informative and updated brochure of local native plants has been produced by three environmental groups. Friends of the Canadian Corridor, the Leigh Catchment Group,...

October 31, 2021

Awards fund artists’ projects

NINE local visual and performing artists are the latest recipients of Ballarat Arts Foundation Awards grants. Painter and photographer Melissa Wilson, theatre performer and director...

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