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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July 24, 2021

Scholarship helps realise dreams

AS a grade five pupil, Tom Jenkins was encouraged to audition for the Ballarat Clarendon College school musical. With the willingness to try something new,...

July 24, 2021

Clothing Hub clients cosy, clean and stylish

BEC + Bridge, Tommy Hilfiger, Camilla and Marc, Calvin Klein, PE Nation, R.M. Williams, and Bendon are all big brands you might come across...

July 23, 2021

Seating set for Cenotaph services

MEMBERS from the Lions Club of Haddon and District, and their supporters, will no longer need to haul one hundred chairs to the town’s...

July 23, 2021

Groups share $100k of grants

NINETEEN local projects are sharing one hundred thousand dollars’ worth of Ballarat Foundation 2021 community grants. One recipient is the Ballarat Community Garden, and group...

July 22, 2021

Chamber hosting casual catch-up

BANNOCKBURN and District Chamber of Commerce plan to host their next informal networking opportunity at the end of the month. President Bronwyn Davie said prospective...

July 22, 2021

First places for First National franchise

BANNOCKBURN-based Golden Plains First National Real Estate has won nine state and national awards for their property sales work. At a national presentation in Canberra,...

July 21, 2021

Here’s cheers to FECRI’s fundraiser

THE Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute’s auction of Australian wines is currently underway, and all money raised is set to go towards the organisation’s...

July 19, 2021

Lift the Lid for Rotary research

ALFREDTON Rotary Club is inviting the community to Lift the Lid on mental illness later this month. Hosting a morning tea at 10am on Monday,...

July 19, 2021

Thrilling maze of doors to swing open

IT’S out with the ice rink and in with a maze, as interactive art installation 1000 Doors creaks ajar on Sturt and Armstrong Streets...

July 17, 2021

Sonika Records in the studio

THE third Sonika Records compilation album is now in production, set to give fifteen of Ballarat’s young musical acts a platform. Eleda Grace, s.k.a.l.a, Fie...

July 17, 2021

Famous visitors sung city’s praises

THE latest literary instalment of Doug Bradby’s Ten Delightful Tales series has arrived on local bookshelves. Famous Visitors to a Famous City looks at the...

July 17, 2021

Boost for BVAC backyard build

THE Ballarat Veterans Assistance Centre is developing a terraced outdoor entertaining space, with the support of a Veterans Capital Works State Government grant. BVAC president...

July 16, 2021

Leaders become Paul Harris Fellows

THE Rotary Club of Ballarat and Rotary Foundation have named Mark Scott and City of Ballarat Cr Des Hudson as the latest Paul Harris...

July 16, 2021

Hospitals propose regional partnership

BALLARAT Health Services has partnered with three western Victorian hospitals in the hope of improving community health treatment. The boards of BHS, Edenhope and District...

July 16, 2021

Bringing life back to Linton’s library

LINTON’S Library building, an iconic part of the town’s historic Sussex streetscape, is set for restoration works. Initially established in 1874 as a Mechanics’ Institute,...

July 16, 2021

Pubs’ turmoil, triumphs and personalities

PUBS & Publicans of Meredith is a new book spotlighting the town’s hotel and inn scene from 1840 to 1960. Written and researched by Kerrie...

July 15, 2021

Smythesdale plan seeks input

SMYTHESDALE is the focus of a Golden Plains Shire Structure Plan process. Similar to the Bannockburn Growth Plan, the document will map-out expansion and development...

July 15, 2021

Hosting a power hub’s a BREAZE

BALLARAT Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions is set to host the Grampians region Community Power Hub initiative for twelve months after being nominated by...

July 15, 2021

Resting place shines in Indigenous Round

THE Hotondo Homes Ballarat Miners and Selkirk Ballarat Rush hosted NBL1 South Indigenous Round games last Saturday during NAIDOC Week. In their clashes against Knox,...

July 14, 2021

Matilda magic in Wendouree

AN ensemble cast of sixty-five Ballarat Grammar performers is presenting Matilda the Musical this week at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts. The high-energy show...

July 12, 2021

Seeking stand-up’s next superstar

THE George Hotel will host one of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s RAW Comedy winter heats later this month. Stand-up performers will take to the...

July 10, 2021

Sovereign Hill ad strategies boosted

THE State Government has granted Sovereign Hill half a million dollars to support 2021-2022 marketing campaigns as the attraction continues to recover from the...

July 10, 2021

UFS funds relief supplies

UFS Dispensaries have made a significant donation to Uniting to assist their delivery of emergency relief groceries in Ballarat. The not-for-profit health group’s CEO Lynne...

July 9, 2021

Voices raised for women’s safety

CHAMPIONING and celebrating women while advocating for their safety, the youth-led Raise Your Voice art exhibition is on display at the Unicorn Lane outdoor...

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