Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Weather delays highway work

    Wet weather has delayed the construction of overtaking lanes on the Princes Highway at Weerite, with the project likely to continue into next year.

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  • Streetscape plan on show for Cobden

    Corangamite Shire Council has released concept plans for a revamped Cobden streetscape and is asking the community to weigh in.

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  • Bay seaweed plan to wait on Tasmanian pilot

    A idea to commercially harvest invasive seaweed at Apollo Bay Harbour is likely years away from becoming a reality, an industry report says.

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  • Pool gets new paint

    Timboon’s pool is getting a fresh lick of paint as Corangamite Shire Council prepares its facilities for a COVID-safe summer.

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  • Positive budget for homebuyers

    A Colac real estate agent says an extension of a home loan help scheme has come at the perfect time for the local market, with first homebuyers eager to get their foot into the property door.

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  • Environmental green light for compost facility

    An expansion of Camperdown Compost Company’s Gnotuk facility is a step closer after receiving environmental approval.

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  • Colac response leads the way

    The Colac community has again proved to be an example to other regional Victorian cities battling COVID-19 outbreaks.

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  • Parks plentiful at Port Campbell

    Port Campbell has enough parking options to cater for peak visitor periods, with a new report recommending against providing additional off-street parking options.

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