Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Property searched over alleged illicit firewood harvest

    Illegal firewood collection is in the crosshairs of Otways authorities, who nabbed thousands of dollars’ worth of contraband at Colac following a months-long investigation.

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  • Face-to-face uni learning set to return

    Colac student Nick Boylan has plenty of catching up to do when universities return to on-campus learning next semester.

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  • Colac and district schools get $36 million in upgrades

    Colac and district schools have received a $36-million funding bonanza in yesterday’s state budget as the Victorian Government aims to spend its way towards COVID-19 recovery.

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  • Mass gatherings return

    Colac’s cinema and religious groups are rejoicing the latest round of eased COVID restrictions and are eyeing a return to normal by Christmas.

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  • New Bulla device watches protocol

    Colac’s Bulla factories’ COVID-19 prevention measures have stepped up again with the introduction of smart watches that record compliance with safety protocols.

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  • Park plan rolled out

    A rollout of new parking sensors at Lorne will begin next week after delays from Victoria’s second wave of COVID-19.

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  • Polwarth Medal for Hudgell

    The fundraising efforts of Colac performing arts teacher Zoe Hudgell have earned praise from State Parliament.

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  • Win sets up Swans for Stoney

    Alvie skipper Liam McGuane says two successive comfortable wins has his side in perfect shape to challenge reigning premier Stoneyford this weekend.

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