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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 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...

October 30, 2021

Raffle sales to boost beneficiaries

THE Rotary Club of Ballarat is encouraging people to snap up tickets for their 2021 SpringFest Online Raffle fundraiser before it concludes on 30...

October 29, 2021

Young voices in the house

FEDERATION College students have experienced what it’s like to be a State politician on Spring Street, participating in The YMCA Victorian Youth Parliament. Six local...

October 29, 2021

National recognition for businesswoman

BERRINGA’S Sarah Walkerden has won two gold medals in the 2021 Roar Awards which celebrate and encourage Australian businesses. As The Rural Copywriter, she topped...

October 29, 2021

Nurse named a top trainee

VICTORIA’S Trainee of the Year award was recently presented to Federation TAFE Diploma of Nursing student Samantha Brown. The 29-year-old has undertaken a practical placement...

October 29, 2021

Gardens and habitat growing in Linton

LINTON’s unique streetscape and local reserve continue to develop and thrive thanks to the work of local volunteers. The Linton and District Progress Association’s Community...

October 28, 2021

Celebrating with play and painting

CHILDREN’S Week celebrations have been held across the Shire, inviting parents and carers to bring their little ones together to explore, be creative and...

October 28, 2021

TAC rewards road-safe clubs

THE Lake Wendouree and Redan football netball clubs have both been awarded Club Rewards Program grants from the Transport Accident Commission. Valued at $10,000, the...

October 27, 2021

COVID-19 cases plateauing

VICTORIA’S COVID-19 commander Jeroen Weimar said daily case numbers have reached a “plateau” two days before a further easing of restrictions. The state recorded another...

October 24, 2021

Art show promotes positive mental health

BALLARAT Mental Health Collective’s annual art show is now online. Within the Mental Health Month Art Exhibition, 62 works by 24 artists have been presented....

October 24, 2021

Students share stories of compassion

IN partnership with Compassionate Ballarat, Loreto College students Eliza McCrum and Chloe Stevens have published a book. Compassion Heroes Ballarat has been developed by the...