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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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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...

August 23, 2021

Fund makes jobs in the region

BALLARAT’S manufacturing sector has been boosted by the State Government’s Regional Jobs Fund, with one hundred and sixty roles created. Locally owned and operated company...

August 21, 2021

Historic house needs a new name

BUNINYONG residents with a passion for their neighbourhood heritage could become part of the village’s history. The Buninyong Community Bank is seeking locals’ ideas as...

August 21, 2021

Multiple places, one moment

BENGAL meets regional Victoria in Anindita Banerjee’s photographic art. Ondormohol, the latest exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, showcases the Indian-born Ballarat-based artist’s work...

August 20, 2021

Fitness for all at Teesdale Hall

SHIRE residents are encouraged to be their best and try a new activity, as Teesdale Dojo hosts Bursting Through COVID-19 fitness and motivation sessions. Teesdale...

August 20, 2021

Linton reading group playing around

FIVE years ago, semi-retired Linton resident David Clarke decided his rural community needed more opportunities to be involved in the arts. So, with a background...

August 20, 2021

No Fight Tights get time on TV

IF you tuned into breakfast TV bright and early in recent weeks, you might have seen a familiar face. Local businesswoman Corinna Preston spoke on...

August 19, 2021

All’s Well at new co-working space

THE Shire’s first co-working space, the Smythesdale Digital Hub, has opened at The Well. Run by the municipality, the facility has undergone $97,000 worth upgrades...

August 19, 2021

Hope for horses in need

NOT-for-profit Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria has received a significant Equine Rehabilitation Grant from the State Government. With 174 horses in care across Victoria and...

August 19, 2021

CFA celebrates youth volunteer

AS part of their recent International Youth Day celebrations, the CFA has honoured young local firefighter Ainsley Robinson. A 17-year-old member of Bannockburn CFA, Ainsley...

August 18, 2021

Videos to put musicians on world stage

SOLO artists or bands of up to six people are invited to apply to be part of Creative Ballarat’s second Be_Hear/Now project. Aimed at boosting...

August 18, 2021

BRMC launches industry networking

BALLARAT Regional Multicultural Council will host a series on industry networking nights to connect residents from migrant and refugee backgrounds with employers and experts. Strategic...

August 17, 2021

Film screens at Trades Hall

H SQUARED Studios’ Rex Hardware will publicly present five screenings of films uncovered within the Lost in 16mm project. The footage showcases the Ballarat district...