Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Fitness facilities big winners in latest rule changes

    Gyms, indoor pools and sport for kids all return from Wednesday under changes to COVID restrictions announced
    yesterday.

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  • Annual report ticked as council signs off

    Corangamite Shire councillors have roundly praised the council on its yearly report card at their last meeting before elections.

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  • State cash to help Colac business sector

    Colac’s business chamber has received a $20,000 State Government grant to help boost local recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Venue welcomes restriction relief

    Colac’s City Bowls Club has welcomed loosened density requirements at hospitality venues that allow it to host 40 patrons at a time.

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  • MCG to feature in grand final

    Tomorrow’s AFL grand final will be unique in so many ways, but one locally flavoured, time-honoured tradition will remain for the premiership decider.

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  • Burglary victim pleads for help

    A furious Winchelsea farmer is appealing for the community’s help to track down $50,000 worth of unique animal goods that were stolen from his prominent main street shop.

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  • Parliament to consider lightstation petition

    A community petition to save the iconic Cape Otway Lightstation has racked up more than 700 signatures at its halfway mark.

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  • System online for fire prep residents

    Colac Otway Shire Council has launched its approval system for semi-permanent residents to travel for fire preparation.

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