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.
October 28, 2023
CresFest named folk project of the year
THE sounds of regional folk and roots music festival CresFest are reaching far beyond the town of Creswick. Directed by Judy Turner, the annual event...
October 27, 2023
Housing plan endorsed – City of Greater Bendigo council meeting briefs
AT the regular October meeting earlier in the week, City of Greater Bendigo councillors moved to endorse the Loddon Mallee Housing Action Plan, and...
October 10, 2023
Zontians give to lessen period poverty
ZONTA Bendigo has donated to Women’s Health Loddon Mallee to reduce period poverty across the region. A portion of funds raised by the group has...
October 6, 2023
Tees to start conversations
THIS month, Haymes Paint Shop staff are aiming to raise awareness of the mental health support available to tradespeople. For a second year, the business...
October 6, 2023
Snake safety advice issued
AS the weather warms, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, or DEECA, officers are urging people to be cautious of snakes. On hotter days,...
October 6, 2023
City celebrates local premier
WITH the instalment of the Member for Bendigo East, Jacinta Allan, as the new Premier of Victoria, the political head of the City of...
August 30, 2023
Painter blends classical and contemporary
WESTERN Sydney painter Marikit Santiago is bringing a collection of works to Bendigo Art Gallery for her first-ever Victorian solo exhibition. The kingdom, the power...
August 4, 2023
The long journey to freedom
AFTER eleven years of living in Australia without a permanent visa, employment, or access to the Medicare system, a Sri Lankan refugee and asylum...
July 11, 2023
Album dawns for country star
AHEAD of the release of her fourth album Hey Dawn in August, award-winning country musician Fanny Lumsden is returning to Bendigo. The singer-songwriter will be...
June 20, 2023
Appeal to aid Salvos’ emergency relief
RESEARCH from the Salvation Army within the last year found that eighty-four per cent of people they surveyed were struggling to cover the costs...
June 17, 2023
Chambers lobby to keep clinicians
THREE regional Victorian chambers of commerce have united to oppose a State Government decision to withdraw the funding of their offices’ mental health worker. Be.Bendigo...
May 15, 2023
Day aims to get kids out and walking
THE Pedestrian Council of Australia is encouraging families to leave the car at home and get to school safely on-foot this month. National Walk Safely...
March 17, 2023
Total fire ban tomorrow
DUE to hot weather, tomorrow, Saturday, 18 March, will be a day of total fire ban for the region. No fires are to be burning,...
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...
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