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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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February 2, 2024

Get involved in Good Friday fun

ESTABLISHED in 1997, the Inverleigh Good Friday Appeal family day has become one of the region’s most important Easter traditions. This year, it’s back on...

February 2, 2024

Free breast screens in Ballarat

WOMEN across the Golden Plains Shire will be able to access a free mammogram as part of a municipal partnership with BreastScreen Victoria. Attendees between...

February 2, 2024

Ideas for turtley awesome reserve

WHAT do you love about Teesdale’s Turtle Bend Reserve, or what would you like to see done with the space? Officers at the Golden Plains...

February 2, 2024

Beating back-to-school stress

AS students start their new school year, headspace Ballarat staff are offering mental health and wellbeing tips to help young people settle in calmly. Term...

February 2, 2024

Going the distance for body and mind

RUNNER Alex Brown will take on the 2024 Gold Coast Marathon in July for a cause close to his heart. A former finance professional, now...

February 2, 2024

Miners’ spirits lift with a Kraker signing

ANOTHER spirited basketballer has joined the Ballarat Miners Women for the 2024 Mitsubishi NBL1 South Season. Wisconsin import and guard Mehryn Kraker is coming from...

January 29, 2024

TAFE’s cannabis course gets green light

IN partnership with agricultural technology business GemKom, Federation TAFE plans to deliver an accredited pilot course in medicinal cannabis cultivation and production from this...

January 27, 2024

Radio fest to ham it up

ALL things radiocommunications and electronics are coming to the Ballarat Airport. Ballarat Amateur Radio Group’s annual Hamvention, which operates much like a swap meet, is...

January 27, 2024

Silver screen comes to the Shire

POP some popcorn and freeze the choc-tops because it’s time for an afternoon at the movies. Families are invited to two free community film screenings...

January 26, 2024

Baiting gets the bounce on pests

IT'S time to tackle the region's rascally rabbit problem for another year. Maude, Meredith and Districts Landcare Group's annual summer wild rabbit baiting and poisoning...

January 26, 2024

Riding the wave to ocean swim success

BALLARAT athlete Ebony Ebenwaldner has made a splash at the 2024 Lorne Pier to Pub. The swimmer placed first with a time of 13 minutes,...

January 26, 2024

Cats’ legend to speak at sports awards

BALLARAT Sportsmen’s Club will honour outstanding local athletes at the Sportsperson of the Year Awards and dinner next month. With formalities to be held from...

January 26, 2024

Move to Miners marks duo’s new era

A BENDIGO basketball duo are making the move to Ballarat for the 2024 Mitsubishi NBL1 South Season. Ballarat Miners Women have signed former Bendigo Spirit...

January 25, 2024

For the love of helping others

IF you or a loved one ever uses a SafetyLink personal alarm in a medical emergency, you have Black Hill’s Pamella Taylor to thank. The...

January 25, 2024

Supporting farms and people to succeed

BY the age of ten, Dr Michael Stephens had decided he would become a farm manager. Leaving school early, he worked as a jackaroo and...

January 24, 2024

Group seeks to support loved ones of alcoholics

FAMILY members and friends affected by the alcoholism of another person in their life are invited to seek support at local meetings. The non-denominational and...

January 23, 2024

Nightshift laughs with nurse Georgie

A CELEBRATION of her “beloved” former profession, stand-up comedian Georgie Carroll’s Sista Flo 2.0 is coming to the Civic Hall early next month. The former nurse said...

January 23, 2024

BRMC podcast airs burning issues

LOCAL emergency services have been working with Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council to produce podcasts aiming to get key messages to people of all backgrounds. A...

January 21, 2024

Civic Hall to hear cowboy’s country music

COUNTRY folk artist Charley Crockett is bringing his southern American sound to Ballarat. The cowboy musician from Texas, and his band The Blue Drifters, will...

January 19, 2024

Cockatoo print flies in Sorrento

AWARD-winning Haddon artist Vida Pearson has added another honour to her collection. The hand-coloured lino printmaker has won the best other medium category of the...

January 19, 2024

New fun to be had at fiesta

ORGANISERS of the Smythesdale Community Arts and Music Fiesta have set an autumn date for the 2024 edition of the event. The fest planned for...

January 19, 2024

Cyclist rides to podium finish

A KEEN bike rider since he was a child, Ben Oman hit a major cycling milestone earlier this month in Buninyong. Oman has overcome adversity...

January 19, 2024

Throw yourself into frisbee

ARE you seeking school holiday family fun, or wanting to start the year by giving a non-traditional sport a go? Ballarat Ultimate members are running...

January 19, 2024

Lloyd locks into Miners line-up

A KEY forward has signed on to return to the Ballarat Miners for 2024. For a second year, Jake Lloyd will play the NBL1 South...