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.

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January 31, 2021

Badminton back in Haddon

HADDON Badminton Club will smash into their 2021 season with a registration night next month. On Monday, 8 February from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, beginners, intermediate...

January 30, 2021

100 per cent milk – Eat Drink West

Inglenook dairy reaches major milestone BOTTLING their one-thousandth batch of milk this month, Inglenook Dairy is reflecting on their first ten years of business. Owner Rachael...

January 30, 2021

Horse to rock in remembrance

TERRY Clark has loved rocking horses since he rode one as a child. In the 90s, the woodworker crafted one for his grandchildren. More than...

January 29, 2021

Digital life for Linton’s painted poles

TREASURE hunt app, Geocaching has included two of Linton’s painted Sussex Street power poles in their map of locations to discover. The pole artworks by...

January 28, 2021

Bunjil building blocked

PLANS for a new home near Bunjil Lookout have been denied by Golden Plains Shire council. The move came at the Tuesday, 19 January meeting...

January 28, 2021

Week to celebrate harmony

THE Ballarat Interfaith Network will lead the city’s World Interfaith Harmony Week festivities from next Monday. Network chair Margaret Lenan Ellis said the United Nations...

January 28, 2021

Shire’s fresh voices settle into office

IN November, Piggoreet’s Ian Getsom was working as a bus driver and community volunteer. Two months later, he’s the deputy mayor of the Golden Plains...

January 28, 2021

Vet clinic in Shire’s north gets okay – Golden Plains Shire council meeting briefs

A VETERINARY clinic will be built on Brooke Street in Smythesdale after councilors granted a planning permit at the Tuesday, 19 January regular council...

January 28, 2021

Ballarat SC seeks new recruits

FOLLOWING a football-free year, Ballarat Soccer Club are rebuilding their team and encouraging people of all experiences to be a new recruit. President, Lucy Brennan...

January 23, 2021

Taste the difference – Eat Drink West

“Honour the beast” concept at the heart of mobile processor. PROVENIR was inspired by a desire to improve animal welfare and produce the best quality...

January 22, 2021

Book by rural women to inspire enterprise

BERRINGA copywriter and marketing professional Sarah Walkerden is curating an upcoming book, Rural Business Women - Advice and inspiration to grow your business from...

January 21, 2021

Protection and restoration at Red Gum Reserve

BATESFORD’S fourteen-and-a-half-acre Red Gum Reserve is becoming passive recreation space, home to native flora and fauna thanks to the work of dedicated community members. Batesford...

January 21, 2021

Blower returns for the Rush

SELKIRK Ballarat Rush has signed Claire Blower to team for the 2021 NBL1 South season, following her one-year basketball hiatus. Having taken a break to...

January 21, 2021

Ballarat Badminton smashing it for 2021

ENCOURAGING short, sharp on-court movements, badminton is not only a speedy racket sport but a solid cardio workout for people of all ages. Ken Kay...

January 20, 2021

Beer Fest is beginning to bubble

AMBER ale will be flowing at the North Gardens next month when the Ballarat Beer Festival returns. Hosting and presenting 30 independent Australian craft brewers,...

January 19, 2021

Small hobby brand supports orphanage

AWARE that fundraising efforts were challenging for charities throughout the pandemic, Corinne Sim decided to reacquaint herself her sewing machine. “My father and mother-in-law run...

January 19, 2021

Tool Library gets ready to lend

THE Ballarat Tool Library is set to open for member borrowing on Saturday, 6 February. Committee member Jay Morrison said the community resource space has...

January 17, 2021

Up for the Cycle Classic challenge?

ROAD or mountain bike riders, runners and walkers are invited to take part in this year’s many Ballarat Cycle Classic events which aim to...

January 15, 2021

Costume collection connects to the past

BEHIND the scenes of Sovereign Hill’s living museum, its historical costume collection protects three thousand original pieces. A handful of these 19th century items will...

January 14, 2021

Stable schools serve small communities

LEADERSHIP behind three of the Shire’s small-town primary schools have said student enrolment numbers are stable, moving into the new school year. Linton Primary School...

January 14, 2021

Warriors expand sports offerings

THE Woady Yaloak Warriors Football Netball Club is inviting juniors to try footy, netball and cricket with them next month. On Sunday, 21 February from...

January 13, 2021

Feast like royalty at Kryal Castle

PARTY like it’s 1399 at Kryal Castle over the next couple of weeks by sitting down to enjoy a medieval feast. On Saturday, 16 and...

January 12, 2021

Ideas and friendship in Gallery Book Club

MEETING bi-monthly, the Art Gallery of Ballarat Book & Film Club is aiming to encourage informal arts-based conversation in a friendly and inclusive environment. Run...

January 9, 2021

Coffee-cocktail collab champions Ballarat

IF you’re partial to a cocktail, four Ballarat brands have blended to build an espresso martini you can enjoy from the comfort of your...