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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

Posts by: Edwina Williams

September 5, 2021

Wimmera the star of Press’ new book

AFTER the 2020 release of The Mallee, Ballarat publisher Ten Bag Press have produced another book exploring the sights, tales, and personalities of the...

September 5, 2021

Poet’s pen is Mightier

EMERGING writer and spoken word performer Megan J Riedl has self-published a book of her poetry. Mightier is a collection of poems that “call for...

September 4, 2021

Photos document city’s historic life

AS the home of the Max Harris Collection, the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is encouraging more residents and businesses to engage with the photographs in...

September 3, 2021

Tramway anniversary celebration postponed

THE Ballarat Tramway Museum has postponed this month’s Tramway Celebration Day which was set to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the institution, and the...

September 3, 2021

Vacancies at Multicultural Vacc Hub

A THIRD multicultural community pop-up COVID-19 vaccination hub at the Ballarat Welcome Centre has appointment vacancies for Saturday, 11 September. The Hub is facilitated by...

September 3, 2021

Full moon family fun postponed

GEELONG Landcare Network and Friends of Bannockburn Bush expect to hold their postponed Full Moon Family Fun Day in October. Running from 11am until after...

September 3, 2021

Indonesian speaking in the spotlight

DAMASCUS College students saw success at the recent Sayembara Lisan Indonesian Speaking Competition, consolidating and testing their classroom language learning. Year 11 Megan O’Beirne and...

September 2, 2021

Rowe picks loo blue

ACS Property Services has been awarded the Shire’s public toilet and barbecue cleaning tender for the next three years, but not after some push...

September 1, 2021

No support for proposed quarry – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs

AT their regular meeting on Tuesday, 24 August, Golden Plains Shire councillors voted not to support an application for land south-east of Rokewood to...

August 31, 2021

Discussing men’s mental health After Dark

BALLARAT Community Health and On the Low Down will facilitate an After Dark online forum next week, with an aim of helping men get...

August 31, 2021

People-watch at the Eureka Centre

THE hustle and bustle of Hong Kong is the focus of a Ballarat International Foto Biennale exhibition hosted by the Eureka Centre. People Watching showcases...

August 30, 2021

Food supplier incentivises staff jabs

FOOD wholesaler Natures Cargo is offering the company’s one-hundred and ten staff an incentive to get their COVID-19 vaccinations. Sales manager Ben Wilkie said the...

August 28, 2021

Mystery military men puzzle museum

A FRAMED photograph in the historical collection of the Ballarat Ranger Military Museum has left volunteers scratching their heads for many years. A FRAMED photograph...

August 28, 2021

Multicultural awards opening

THE Victorian Multicultural Commission is accepting nominations for the 2021 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence. Honouring individuals and groups across the state who have made...

August 28, 2021

Tea and scones at home for mental health

ALFREDTON Rotary Club invites the community to Lift the Lid on Mental Illness this Monday, 30 August by enjoying a special morning tea at...

August 27, 2021

Lessons learnt from avian flu outbreak

OVER one-year ago, avian influenza broke out in the Shire resulting in tens of thousands of chickens and turkeys being destroyed, seven months of...

August 27, 2021

Back to activity at Dereel bootcamps

IN partnership with the Shire and its Active Golden Plains initiative, Sports Central is set to facilitate a series of four bootcamps at Dereel. Encouraging...

August 27, 2021

Community House invites tenants

WARRENHEIP Street is now home to a new public asset following the re-opening of Buninyong Community House. The House has been established by the Community...

August 27, 2021

Biennale journeys on country

THE 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale includes a core program of outdoor installations and projections. Part of that is Journey on Wadawurrung Country, a series...

August 26, 2021

Badges have an impact this Legacy Week

SUPPORTING the bereaved families of fallen servicepeople since the early-twentieth century, Legacy continues to offer financial and social assistance to those in their care. Residents...

August 26, 2021

Venue live-streaming ban criticised

COMMERCE Ballarat spoken out over bans on live streaming from venues under most recent COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. CEO Jodie Gillett criticised the decision, which is...

August 26, 2021

Fundraising flows in Linton and beyond

COMMUNITY members met at the Linton Takeaway last week for the handover of four fundraising cheques. Part of the get together saw Linton Primary School...

August 26, 2021

Miners make a move down south

NEW National Basketball League side, the Tasmania JackJumpers, has recruited two players from the Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners. Matt Kenyon and Jock Perry will make...

August 23, 2021

Entries flow into water poster comp

CENTRAL Highlands Water’s annual poster competition is now accepting creative entries ahead of the utility’s National Water Week celebrations. Primary school-aged children are encouraged to...