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.
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...
January 16, 2024
Twilight talks get bank’s backing
A PARTNERSHIP between Community Bank Buninyong and the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is aiming to make the centre the city’s main hub of cultural events. Over...
January 16, 2024
Fest celebrates land and harvest
MODELLED on the Tamil tradition of Thai Pongal, a Multicultural Harvest Festival will return for the fourth year at Garibaldi Hall this month. Set for...
January 16, 2024
Bank backs kinder’s breakfasts
FOR the last six months, Buninyong Uniting Kindergarten staff have sought to ensure their little learners are fuelled for days of education and play. The...
January 14, 2024
Learn to paint with Linton artist
IMPRESSIONISTIC landscape painter Martyn Haggerty is seeking Golden Plains Shire residents who would be interested to join a new art group. An artist and former...
January 12, 2024
Unpacking what masculinity is
A WEBINAR set for next month will seek to unpack the idea of masculinity with Golden Plains residents. Run by the municipality, Unpacking the Man...
January 12, 2024
Bike champs go out with a bang
A THREE-peat and a double-up from two cycling stars capped off a successful Federation University Road National Championships in Ballarat and Buninyong last weekend. Elite...
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