Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Project to cut water losses

    A Birregurra water-saving initiative will begin next month aimed at identifying costly leaks and improving water efficiency.

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  • Coast authority gets to work

    The new Great Ocean Road authority has taken over control of the region’s crown land, with the State Government heralding a “new era” of land management.

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  • UPDATED: Colac Target closure date set as site goes up for lease

    Colac’s Target store appears set to shut up shop by May next
    year.

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  • $1.57M to boost Forrest bike trails

    Forrest’s reputation as one of Victoria’s best mountain bike destinations will receive a further boost, with the State Government to deliver $1.57 million in new improvements to the local trail network.

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  • Riordan issues debt warning following ambitious budget

    Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has raised concern about potential state tax hikes as the State Government tries to reel in a ballooning debt balance in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • November rains continue pattern

    Colac’s wet spring continued in November with more healthy rainfall totals across the district.

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  • NEWS IN BRIEF: Rail trail’s $800,000 plea; Fire permit system online

    The Caperdown-Timboon Rail Trail needs $800,000 in upgrades under a new management plan, and state fire authorities have launched an online portal to issue fire permits.

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  • MP backs schools, road spending

    Western Victoria MP Stuart Grimley has backed the State Government’s ambitious budget, as long as it spends its money wisely.

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