About: Edwina Williams

Profile: 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

Posts by: Edwina Williams

March 7, 2023

Shearing event goes at a fair clip

THE Fosterville Mine-backed Quick Shear shearing competition returns to Axedale this month after a forced COVID and flood-related break. The open event winner is poised...

March 7, 2023

Health boss stepping down

THE chief executive officer of Bendigo Health has announced his retirement. After six years at the helm Peter Faulkner will step down later this year...

February 17, 2023

MP highlights healthcare in maiden speech

THE new Member for Euroa, Annabelle Cleeland, made her maiden speech in the Victorian Parliament last week and used the occasion to highlight challenges...

February 12, 2023

So much to take part in at CresFest

THE line-up for CresFest 2023 has been finalised, and the regional folk, roots, and dance festival is set to be overflowing with diverse international...

January 13, 2023

Firey finish to speedboat action

THE Eppalock Gold Cup had a different kind of drama than expected last weekend. Moments after competing in the 1.6 litre Oz-Lite Hydroplane race, boat...

January 13, 2023

A year full of festivals and events ahead

SPORTING events, showcases, and festivals are a feature of the City of Greater Bendigo’s public calendar for the next twelve months. Acting director strategy and...

January 8, 2023

Workshop to help stage a show from scratch

UP-and coming or experienced theatrical directors are invited to hone their craft in Creswick’s Courthouse Theatre this summer. A directors’ bootcamp, or two-day workshop, is...

January 6, 2023

Check before you hit the road, says CFA chief

CFA leaders are encouraging people to ensure they are aware of any fire warnings before they get in the car to travel this summer. CFA...

January 3, 2023

Tips on staying sun safe this summer

THERE may not have been consistent sunny days so far this summer, but it’s important to remember to be sun safe on the days...

December 18, 2022

Sister acts on stage at CresFest

CRESFEST organisers have announced another batch of artists who are set to play Creswick’s folk, roots, and dance festival in April. Convenor Judy Turner said...

December 16, 2022

Smiles on dials at community day

THE Heathcote Community Smiles Day was held last Saturday and connected locals, promoted good mental wellbeing, and active lifestyles. “The Heathcote community really worked together...

December 16, 2022

Boating risks flagged ahead of holidays

GOULBURN-Murray Water is encouraging those heading to lakes and rivers for recreation this summer to be aware of risk. After spring’s flooding events, water levels...

December 2, 2022

Time to smile at family day

IT’LL be all smiles in town on Saturday, 10 December as an annual celebration returns. Set for the Heathcote Primary Health campus on Hospital Street,...

November 10, 2022

Piecing it together

CAST and crew of Synchronicity Performing Arts’ Shards! series of plays bumped into the Engine Room last Sunday, beginning their in-theatre dress rehearsals of...

November 5, 2022

Starr wins major art prize

PHOTOGRAPHER Lauren Starr has won the national Bluethumb Art Prize. Inspired by Greek mythology, her image Midas’ Daughter II took the blue-ribbon award worth $150,000. Starr...

November 4, 2022

New CFA, SES stations for Rochester

DAMAGED by last month’s floods, the Rochester CFA and SES stations will be rebuilt by the State. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Emergency Services...