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.
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...
August 17, 2021
Stepping Stones pave paths to enterprise
THE Brotherhood of St Laurence Stepping Stones to Small Business program is continuing to provide entrepreneurial support to local intercultural women via the Ballarat...
August 16, 2021
Scrunchie sales support key causes
IN 2020, seven-year-old Ruby decided to learn the skill of sewing to channel her creative energy in lockdown. Mastering scrunchie-making, Ruby was energised each time...
August 15, 2021
Ceramic award postponed
THE Clunes Ceramic Award committee have postponed their entry deadline and showcase until 2022. Committee chair Graeme Johnstone said it was a sad decision to...
August 14, 2021
Historic club stories through swans’ eyes
DON Ross joined Ballarat Football Netball Club for preseason training at the end of 1980, literally kicking off his first footy game with the...
August 14, 2021
Love Your Sister Ball has heart
BALLARAT not-for-profit Twin Hearts will host their second Love Your Sister Red Carpet Gala Ball on Saturday, 9 October. A large portion of the ticket...
August 13, 2021
Shed a step closer to complete
SLOWLY but surely, the new purpose-built Linton and District Men’s Shed is progressing. President Michael Hough said the shed has reached a lock-up point, allowing...
August 13, 2021
Dying to know end-of-life wishes
NORMALISING discussions about death, end-of-life choices and care, the Dying to Know Day campaign has been marked by local health services, their patients, and...
August 12, 2021
Housing affordability report released
A REPORT exploring the affordability of housing in the wider-Ballarat region has been completed and is now publicly accessible. Monash University parliamentary intern Brad Woolley...
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