Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Bay tennis court upgrade

    A long-awaited upgrade of Apollo Bay’s tennis courts could arrive in time for a surge in participation at the coastal town’s club.

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  • Thumbs-up for fuel service

    Apollo Bay’s makeshift petrol service has the tick of approval from a business leader, as the service provider tweaks plans to meet an influx of school holiday demand.

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  • Upgrades on track

    The State Government has improved a dangerous level crossing as part of a $114-million upgrade of Colac’s rail line, that will pave the way for a fifth weekday return service.

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  • COVID causes Colac Cinemas to turn to the classics

    A throwback to the classics is keeping Colac Cinemas’ show rolling during turbulent times for the entertainment industry.

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  • Empty homes a target for vandals and thieves

    Colac police are reminding landlords to keep an eye on their vacant properties after receiving reports of break-ins at unoccupied houses.

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  • Colac cash for green initiatives

    Four Colac and district community groups will share in $15,000 in funding for food sharing initiatives, environment projects and supporting young artists.

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  • Suspicious fire sparks inquiry, walkers rescued

    Deliberately lit bushfires on the Otways coast are under investigation and have shocked a Colac fire chief, who said the dangerous behaviour needlessly put the safety of volunteers at risk.

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  • Bouncing back: Colac could ride building boom to COVID recovery

    Another big-ticket Colac building project has council approval and there’s hope a building boom could kickstart the city’s road to COVID-19 recovery.

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