Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Award winner targets Tokyo

    Colac triathlete Clint Pickin has taken out a state gong for excellence in his sport and has his eyes set on a trip to Tokyo for next year’s Paralympics.

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  • Forrest takes proactive steps to fire readiness

    A Forrest community podcast has enlisted experts to shine a light on bushfire impacts in a “bottom-up” preparedness initiative.

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  • Long grass angers community

    Winchelsea residents say they’re fed up with the “unsatisfactory and embarrassing” state of outdoor public spaces and are petitioning Surf Coast Shire Council to reinstate a permanent maintenance team.

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  • Comments open on battery proposal

    Plans for a proposed $100-million Terang electricity battery are open for public viewing ahead of State Planning Minister Richard Wynne’s decision on whether to approve the project.

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  • Drowning deaths spark warnings ahead of summer

    Lifesavers are warning of an increased drowning risk this summer after a year of limited swimming access, with early figures already indicating a worrying trend.

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  • Healthy lake levels excite yacht club

    Colac sailors will have to wait another 12 months to host a national championships event but are anticipating their best summer season in years.

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  • Restrictions news to come Sunday

    Premier Daniel Andrews is set to announce further easing of coronavirus restrictions on Sunday that will outline rules for a “COVID-normal” Christmas and new year period across the Colac district.

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  • Winchelsea pool shut until next week

    Winchelsea’s swimming pool should reopen early next week once Surf Coast Shire Council replaces a faulty pump valve.

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