Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Lighthouse petition is growing

    A petition to extend the business lease of Cape Otway Lightstation has racked up 1000 signatures with a fortnight to go.

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  • Brigade service runs in the family

    Many Colac district families put their faith in their local fire brigades to keep their loved ones together but a Colac family has taken that commitment to another level.

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  • Community pulls together in times of need

    In an emergency, it’s always comforting to know that help isn’t far away.
    That was the experience of the Gellibrand community in January, when a series of fires ignited around the township and spread to within a few kilometres of private property.

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  • Battery charges up debate

    The Victorian Government has approved plans for a 300-megawatt battery north-east of Colac that it says will boost energy reliability, drive down power bills and support the state’s transition to renewable energy.

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  • REOPENING RELIEF: Joy as Colac district emerges from COVID

    Artists, tourists and musicians are celebrating the latest round of eased restrictions across Victoria this week and are preparing to resume their indoor activities after months of frustrating lockdown.

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  • Workers embark on trail project

    Local contractors have broken ground on a landmark tourism project for Corangamite Shire Council.Twelve APos

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  • Accommodation demand is set to soar

    Otways tourism businesses are unlikely to see much impact from interstate borders reopening while Melburnians fill up booking slots.

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  • HOLIDAY REPRIEVE: Coastal parks to stay open under last-minute deals

    Three Otways caravan parks are set to stay open through the peak summer period and retain their existing infrastructure after a reaching deal with the Victorian Government over an imminent lease takeover.

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