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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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May 8, 2019

Labor drops Ripon recount appeal

LABOR has dropped action calling for a recount of the 2018 state electoral result of Ripon that saw their candidate, Sarah De Santis defeated...

May 2, 2019

Shire council approves draft budget

GOLDEN Plains Shire Council has approved their 2019-2020 draft budget. The council is aiming to maintain and improve infrastructure and service quality and deliver community...

May 2, 2019

Promises, promises

A week of election pledges from Libs and Labor in south of shire

MORE election pledges from the two major parties have arisen...

May 1, 2019

Labor pledges $10 million to build BIRCH

BALLARAT Innovation and Research Collaboration for Health will receive $10 million to begin building a physical facility if Labor wins the Federal election on...

May 1, 2019

Voice FM celebrates 33 years on air

VOICE FM will host a Trivia Night this Saturday, 4 May as part of their 33rd birthday celebrations. Ballarat is invited to the Victoria Bowling...

May 1, 2019

King focused on more than just health

COMPASSION and humour come quickly to Catherine King’s mind when she’s asked to describe herself. “I spend a lot of time laughing with my 10-year-old...

May 1, 2019

Workshops to help home cooks Plate Up

THE first week of Plate Up Ballarat features festivities ideal for hands-on foodies keen to expand their skills. As part of the Made of Ballarat...

May 1, 2019

Victoria shines for road safety

THIS upcoming week, the Shine a Light on Road Safety campaign will bring road trauma to the fore of Victorian minds. Run by Road Trauma...

April 25, 2019

Pink Phoenix Care Bags support women in BRICC

BALLARAT Pink Phoenix Breast Cancer Support Group has donated thirty Care Bags to women currently experiencing breast cancer treatment at the Ballarat Regional Integrated...

April 25, 2019

Public to question candidates at pre-election forum

A PRE-ELECTION forum at the Ballarat Central Uniting Church will give Ballarat the opportunity to share their concerns with local Federal candidates. On Monday, 29...

April 25, 2019

160 years for Mechanics’ Institute

THE Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute will begin celebrating their 160th year this week and invites Ballarat to get involved. On Friday and Saturday, during the National...

April 25, 2019

Bringing some ‘Attitude’ to Ballarat

GEELONG’S Attitude Dance Company will perform a production in Ballarat for the first-time next month. On Saturday, 4 May, the independent theatre group’s Impact Ensemble...

April 25, 2019

The excellent history behind the awards

IN 2019, Commerce Ballarat marks thirty-one years since the beginning of what’s now known as the Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards. The...

April 25, 2019

Gala to open Plate Up festivities

A COCKTAIL Gala at The Pub with Two Names on Wednesday, 1 May will kick off Plate Up Ballarat festivities for 2019. The event in...

April 25, 2019

Firefighters to Shine a Light on road trauma

TWO Ballarat firefighters will take part the Shine a Light on Road Safety Walk at Melbourne’s Albert Park Lake on Sunday, 5 May. The event...

April 17, 2019

PRDnationwide Ballarat celebrates excellence at recent awards night

THE team at PRDnationwide Ballarat are celebrating, having taken home seven awards at the recent annual PRDnationwide Real Estate Awards. The crew were honoured to...

April 17, 2019

Goldfields female footy to kick off

THE 2019 AFL Goldfields female season will begin at the end of this month, Sunday, 28 April. Ballarat players will be competing in four grades;...

April 17, 2019

Remember and reflect at the Anzac Day Dawn Service

BALLARAT’S Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Sturt Street Cenotaph will be a powerful opportunity to recognise Australia’s service men and women, fallen and...

April 17, 2019

A taste of New York in North Ballarat

WHEN Andrew McPherson returned to Australia, having lived for years in the United States, he really missed enjoying a good bagel. He couldn’t buy one...

April 17, 2019

Clothing for confidence

JANELLE Gilmer-Reeves has spent her whole career helping other people feel good and look good. For decades, her focus was hairdressing, but in the last...

April 17, 2019

Inverleigh hosts kids hospital fundraiser

THIS Good Friday, plenty is planned for Inverleigh and District’s Family Fun Day at Victoria Park. With all proceeds directed to the Royal Children’s Hospital...

April 17, 2019

A community for kids and carers at Lucas Playgroup

MONDAY mornings are busy at Lucas Community Hub during the school term, as parents, facilitators and children enjoy Lucas Playgroup. There’s always some sort of...

April 17, 2019

Almost time to Plate Up

PLATE Up Ballarat 2019 will begin on May 1, presenting fifty unique food experiences across thirty-one days. The festival is all about shining a spotlight...

April 17, 2019

Architecture, arts, education and advocacy

AS a 22-year-old, Tim Vo enjoys life in the ways you’d expect. Fitness is important to him, so he bikes and hikes. He loves his...