Articles by Billy Higgins
More infrastructure cash for local councils
The Colac district’s next council will have an early opportunity to kickstart priority infrastructure projects after the Federal Government extended its local government recovery package this week.
Business support in federal budget
Tax breaks and wage subsidies to support jobs underpin the Federal Government’s efforts to lead the nation’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Accused killer pleads guilty
The accused murderer of Nirranda man Sean McKinnon has pleaded guilty to the charge in New Zealand’s High Court.
Restrictions change might be delayed: Premier
Premier Daniel Andrews concedes that it’s “highly unlikely” the state will meet its optimistic coronavirus targets that would allow travel to and from Melbourne by October 19.
All Warrnambool line cash is for west of Geelong
Wannon MP Dan Tehan says all $260 million of the Warrnambool line rail upgrade funding will go to improving services west of Geelong, with separate cash allocated to city railworks.
Blue Church on the waiting list for two-billion-dollar fund
The Federal Government will announce within days how it will allocate $2 billion in road infrastructure investment set aside in its budget, with the Princes Highway West among potential recipients.
Colac store rescues desperate mission for hospitalised friend
You can’t beat Colac’s good old-fashioned customer service – that’s according to a Simpson woman after her ordeal last week trying to find clothes for a long-time family friend hospitalised in Melbourne.
Cattle prices flourish in spring
Colac district cattle farmers are reaping the rewards of a strong farming season following bumper prices at this month’s store cattle sale. Colac Regional Saleyards penned about 600 head at its October store sale on Friday, with cattle consistently commanding north of $4 a kilogram and some pens selling for well over $5 a kilo. […]