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.
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...
July 9, 2021
Pantry seeks personal care supplies
THE Linton Pantry is thriving at the town’s old Shire Offices, always full of fresh and non-perishable food that community members can pick up...
July 9, 2021
Health and wellbeing hub open
THE refurbished Cooinda Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub is now open in Wendouree. The health and social service centre at 10 Learmonth Road is worth...
July 9, 2021
Newbies explode into cheerleading
A NEW cheer team for ten to eighteen year olds is exploding in Delacombe. Now Pressure Cheerleading and Dance’s latest youth squad, Explosion, is inviting...
July 8, 2021
Revised council budget approved
THE municipal budget for the 2021-22 financial year was passed by Golden Plains Shire councillors at last week’s regular meeting on Tuesday, 29 June. Director...
July 8, 2021
Shire’s four-year plan approved
GOLDEN Plains Shire council adopted its 2021-2025 plan during last week’s regular meeting. The document outlines strategic directions and upcoming municipal projects, and director community...
July 7, 2021
Community grants approved
SUCCESSFUL applicants in the first Golden Plains Shire Community Strengthening Grants round for 2021 were announced at the most recent council meeting on Tuesday,...
July 6, 2021
Yang’s kulture on canvas
MY kulture is the first-ever solo exhibition of local Nuer South-Sudanese artist Nyagak Yang, currently presented by the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s Backspace. Featuring all...
July 4, 2021
A hands-on exploration of colour
NINTEENTH-century photography may have been without colour, but the era’s people lived vibrant lives. A school holiday program at Sovereign Hill will explore the colour...
July 3, 2021
City shares a sustainable wardrobe
THE second giant youth-led clothes swap is coming to the Mining Exchange next week. Our Shared Wardrobe will run from 11am to 3pm on Tuesday,...
July 3, 2021
Project envisions Gardens’ future
A FIFTY-eight-page report exploring the Buninyong Botanic Gardens’ past and future, was released on Friday, 25 June. Commissioned by the Friends of Buninyong Botanic Gardens,...
July 2, 2021
Knights, lights, and icy disco nights
PRESENTING vibrant, bright lights, fire jousts and cold, glassy ice, the three-week-long Ballarat Winter Festival will warm crowds with family fun. Running until Sunday, 18...
July 2, 2021
Girls get active in their own way
FROM term one 2022, the Shire’s new Move Your Way program will help girls between twelve and fifteen years to find the right non-organised...
July 2, 2021
Park’s dementia trail opens
WOOWOOKARUNG Regional Park’s ground-breaking Dementia-Friendly Forest and Sensory Trail is now open for the community’s use. The idea of Bigger Hearts Dementia Alliance Ballarat founder...
July 2, 2021
BRMC to lead anti-racism campaign
BALLARAT Regional Multicultural Council has received a significant State funding boost to drive anti-racism campaigning. In line with a new Victorian Anti-Racism Taskforce, a $70,000...
July 1, 2021
Ideas sought for northern towns’ streets
THE character-rich central streets of the Glenelg Highway’s Smythesdale, Scarsdale and Linton are set to be beautified for the enjoyment of residents and tourists. Golden...
July 1, 2021
Nevaeh’s letter gets footpath improved
MEREDITH Primary School grade two student Nevaeh Measures has proved young letter-writing lobbyists can make a positive difference within their local community. A pathway is...
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