Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Millions to protect Otways

    Otways environment projects will receive $7.5 million in Federal Government funding to support native species and the natural habitat.

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  • Target petition fails to sway decision

    A last-ditch effort to save Colac’s Target store has failed, with the retail giant reaffirming its decision to leave its Murray Street store.

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  • No announcement on lifting of restrictions

    Premier Daniel Andrews is yet to indicate if a new regional Victorian cluster will affect the chances of areas outside of Melbourne taking further steps out of lockdown this weekend.

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  • Colac gas incidents were not connected

    A recent string of gas leaks in and around Colac’s Murray Street are coincidental and not cause for concern, the local fire brigade says.

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  • Special celebrations for Colac 101-year-old

    Colac woman Daphne Jeanette Tanis has 101 reasons to celebrate today.

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  • Housing estate proposed

    Colac Otway Shire Council is considering a proposed Colac housing development that would unlock 23 residential lots for new homebuyers.

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  • 300km marathon supports families

    A Geelong man will run 300 kilometres along the Great Ocean Road next week to raise money for a family charity.

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  • Colac floods could be regular

    Floods across the Colac district last week could become a fixture of the upcoming warmer months, the Bureau of Meteorology predicts.

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