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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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December 24, 2020

Input sought on seniors focused plan

THE Shire is seeking feedback on its draft Active Ageing & Inclusion Plan which will guide the municipality’s approach to seniors for the next...

December 24, 2020

Cambrian Hill Avenue rededicated

THE single-line Cambrian Hill Memorial Avenue of Honour was officially reopened and rededicated along Glassons Road last week following recent upgrades. The peaceful Avenue of...

December 24, 2020

Council approves two-decade vision for Shire

GOLDEN Plains Shire’s twenty-year Community Vision has been officially adopted by councillors at their final regular meeting of the year. The Community Vision 2040 takes...

December 23, 2020

Events venue for Teesdale – Golden Plains Shire Council briefs

A FUNCTION Centre planning permit was granted to a development at Teesdale during the final 2020 Shire council meeting held on Tuesday, 15 December. Golden...

December 22, 2020

Mural makes a splash for local business

A BRIGHT mural appeared on the south side of McKenzie Street last week, paying tribute to the city’s business community, its perseverance, creativity and...

December 19, 2020

Reserve home to prolific wildlife

THE wet and dry sections of Hardies Hill Reserve are an ongoing project for Garibaldi Landcare Group, as they invite visitors to appreciate the...

December 19, 2020

Perfect, pretty presents? That’s a wrap

WRAPPING presents can be tedious, but it’s something Liz Branagh has enjoyed mastering over the years, never finding it a chore. The hands behind small...

December 19, 2020

Indigenous wildlife get glossy guide

FRIENDS of the Canadian Corridor and the Leigh Catchment Group have partnered to fund and produce an informative, educational pocket-sized guide of local native...

December 19, 2020

Pizza and pasta perfection! – Eat Drink West

The neighbourhood trattoria with something for everyone. NINE-month-old Beppe Kitchen & Bar is a restaurant “Daylesford was missing.” Co-owner Samantha Mackley said the new neighbourhood trattoria...

December 18, 2020

Volunteer historian honoured for excellence

LINTON researcher and cataloguer Del Atkinson has been acknowledged at the recent Australian Museums and Galleries Association Victoria annual awards. The Linton and District Historical...

December 18, 2020

Pipe Band marks musical milestones

MEMBERS of the Federation University Pipe Band are celebrating decades of service and participation in the Pipe Bands Australia movement. Neil MacDonald, Robert Kerr, Ian...

December 17, 2020

Garden open to growing Community

THE Meredith Community Garden opened on Monday afternoon and is now accessible to local residents keen to try their hand, or green thumb, at...

December 17, 2020

Carols and cheer broadcast this year

THIS Christmas, the show must go on! The Ballarat Carols by Candlelight committee has produced a special online broadcast of festive song for this weekend. On...

December 17, 2020

Gay fastest at Phillip Island

BALLARAT Light Car Club racer Richard Gay won class 2M racing a Toyota 86 sports sedan at the recent Marque Sports Car Association of...

December 15, 2020

School’s coffee van brews up work skills

SENIOR Damascus College students will be expert baristas in 2021, following the launch of a new teaching and learning asset; the Café DMAC coffee...

December 15, 2020

Milestone for McCallum and MaxiTRANS

MAXITRANS and McCallum Disability Services celebrated two years of collaboration on last Thursday’s International Day of People with Disability. Since December 2018 the road transport...

December 14, 2020

New hotel at station opened

QUEST Apartment Hotels opened their new Ballarat Station location on Monday morning, with seventy-seven rooms set to welcome visitors. The accommodation, and the ongoing surrounding...

December 13, 2020

Gilson makes finals of the Blake

WADAWURRUNG emerging elder Dr Deanne Gilson is one of eighty-nine finalists in the prestigious Blake Art Prize. The competition has encouraged Australian and international artists...

December 13, 2020

Delightful Tales of historic humanity

AUTHOR and historian Doug Bradby has released two small books as part of a new ongoing miniseries Ten Delightful Tales. Bridge Street: The Historic Heart...

December 12, 2020

Seasonal selfies to snap this Christmas

GET into the festive spirit by snapping some sparkly shots and selfies at Stockland Wendouree. The shopping centre has partnered with Insta-ready experience provider, Sugar...

December 12, 2020

Hospital revamp re-energised

TO ensure a backup power supply is easily accessible at the Ballarat Base Hospital, the facility’s upcoming redevelopment will now include the installation of...

December 11, 2020

Zone Champs ride into the Shire

PONY Club Victoria’s Barwon Zone Dressage Championships will be held at Teesdale’s Leighdale Equestrian Centre on Saturday, 19 December. Barwon Zone committee member Jan Calaby...

December 10, 2020

Committee to drive community hub

THE Linton Shire Hall is set to gain a committee of management, and Golden Plains Shire is seeking expressions of interest from members of...

December 4, 2020

Shire groups get grants

SEVENTEEN local community groups are the latest beneficiaries of the Golden Plains Shire’s Community Strengthening Grants program. Under the Healthy Active Living category, Maude Recreation...