Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Drug driver caught with no headlights

    A Warrnambool man is set to cop hefty penalties for his dim driving, after he shocked passing motorists and police by attempting to negotiate dark roads with just his blinkers.

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  • Woman airlifted after crossbow incident

    A woman was airlifted to hospital with facial injuries after a crossbow mishap on Saturday night.

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  • Colac foster carers can make a real difference

    For almost a decade, the Joneses have opened their home to disadvantaged children to provide much-needed support and stability to their families.

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  • STAY THE COURSE: Case numbers fall as Colac eyes zero

    The Colac district is on track to return to zero active COVID-19 cases as numbers fell to 12 on the weekend.

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  • Teachers frustrated at ongoing pool closures

    A Colac swim instructor says Victoria could be on the verge of an increase in drownings this summer as out-of-practice swimmers return to the water in coming months.

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  • Bulla commits to hiring locals

    Bulla Dairy Foods is expanding its workforce ahead of the busy Christmas period and after its recent two-week shutdown following positive COVID-19 cases.

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  • Call to ramp up meat production

    Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has called on the State Government to fast-track an easing of restrictions for meat processors as they approach their peak production period.

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  • Household bubble explained

    Step three recovery restrictions in regional Victoria means that households can form a “bubble” with one other household.

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