Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Date to pick new mayor

    Surf Coast Shire’s new council will elect their mayor at a special council meeting next Wednesday, November 18.

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  • Candidate successful after previous dispute

    Adrian Schonfelder has reversed the result of a controversial countback during the past Surf Coast Shire Council term to win election to the Winchelsea Ward for the upcoming council.

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  • Restrictions set to fall

    Victorians are anticipating further announcements on the easing of coronavirus restrictions when Premier Daniel Andrews fronts the media on Sunday.

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  • New faces join Corangamite

    Three incumbents and four new councillors-elect have earned public support for Corangamite Shire Council’s upcoming term.

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  • Duo facing charges for Winchelsea theft

    Police have charged two Winchelsea men and are remanding one in custody following a burglary at a boutique Winchelsea animal goods store last month.

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  • Koala numbers might be rising

    Conservationists say they’ve noticed a slight increase in the koala population at Cape Otway, but it’s too early to gauge the impact on the animals’ manna gum tree habitat.

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  • Goal in sight for delayed netball court work

    Colac Otway Shire Council has targeted a pre-Christmas finishing date for an upgrade to Colac’s Central Reserve netball courts.

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  • New coast authority gets mixed reaction

    The State Government has named the members of its new Great Ocean Road management authority, but the appointments have drawn a mixed response from local stakeholders.

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