Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Recylce refunds scheme backed

    A Colac Otway environment advocate says he is “relieved” that Victoria will move in line with other states across the country when it introduces a container deposit scheme.

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  • Bay beckons Melburnians

    Apollo Bay business owner Sally Cannon says the town is eagerly anticipating the return of Melbourne tourists from next week.

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  • Council encourages fire prep

    Corangamite Shire Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of its free green waste disposal service in the lead-up to fire season.

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  • Girls urged to enter trades

    Corangamite MP Libby Coker is encouraging young women to think outside the square and into the toolbox as they weigh up their post-graduation options.

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  • Regional MPs fly flag for local media

    Regional Victorian MPs, including Polwarth MP Richard Riordan, have voiced their support for media diversity in country areas and called on the State Government to throw a lifeline to struggling organisations.

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  • Rotary market called off

    The Rotary Club of Colac is unclear on when its largest fundraiser can return as its monthly market becomes another casualty of COVID-19.

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  • Regional train chief derailed by corruption inquiry

    A bungled cleaning contract has led V-Line to sack its chief executive James Pinder.

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  • Timboon reserve gets lighting upgrade

    Timboon’s recreation reserve will get new lights as part of a State Government crime crackdown.

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