Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Statistics target missed

    The State Government says delays to its release of regional COVID-19 case data are due to its comprehensive fact-checking processes.

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  • Further spike in Colac COVID cases

    Colac Otway now has 106 confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to today’s DHHS data. The figure is five higher than yesterday’s total of 101, after the region enjoyed a stable day of no added cases on Tuesday. There are now 92 active cases in the shire, one more than yesterday, with 14 people having recovered. […]

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  • ALC still closed, awaiting advice

    Colac’s Australian Lamb Company facility remains closed while the business continues liaising with health authorities about a return to work.

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  • Differing COVID advice not cause for concern

    Colac’s COVID incident control commander says there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to contact tracing advice and is urging community patience with front-line responders.

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  • Future of Winch hall up in the air, again

    Winchelsea Shire Hall is set to remain closed for several more months after its preferred lessee pulled out of a deal, prompting renewed community frustration.

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  • Increased restrictions bring clarity

    Colac leaders say stage three lockdown restrictions finally bring clarity to the local community after more than two weeks of a self-imposed shutdown.

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  • Man sustains burns in caravan fire and car rolls at Jancourt

    Emergency responders became well acquainted with Cobden-Lavers Hill Road at Jancourt on the weekend after responding to two separate incidents in quick succession.

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  • Bay expects blow from second lockdown

    Apollo Bay’s retail precinct could resemble a ghost town in coming weeks as businesses weigh up whether to stay open during a stage three lockdown.

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