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.
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...
October 23, 2021
Historic Steiglitz gets its close up
ARCHIVAL photographs of the small, historic mining settlement of Steiglitz will be exhibited in Meredith later this month. Curated by the Meredith History Interest Group,...
October 23, 2021
Keeping households fed and informed
BALLARAT Regional Multicultural Council has received State funding to ensure new and emerging communities and seniors are kept safe, healthy and informed. With Priority Response...
October 22, 2021
Residents revved about motorbikes
A SPECIAL Golden Plains Shire council meeting held last week was aimed at giving residents a platform to share their feedback on the current...
October 22, 2021
The show will go on… and rock you
THE full season of Ballarat Lyric Theatre’s production of We Will Rock You will be staged next year, following the show’s closure in July...
October 22, 2021
Hospital adds COVID-19 triage tent
A LARGE temporary marquee has been installed at the back of the Ballarat Base Hospital to act as a COVID-19 triage space for the...
October 21, 2021
Community spaces energised by solar
AS part of its community engagement and benefit sharing plan Berrybank Wind Farm has funded solar panel installation for a range of Shire community...
October 21, 2021
Rock up to Children’s Week
GOLDEN Plains families are invited to join the Shire as they celebrate Children’s Week this October. Putting the achievements and talents of kids the spotlight,...
October 21, 2021
One last year of card shop cheer
AFTER more than thirty-seven years of operation, the Ballarat Combined Charities Christmas Card Shop is in operation for the last time. Selling traditional, handmade and...
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