Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Authority’s bill approved

    New Great Ocean Road land management legislation has passed State Parliament with amendments to protect local communities from new fees and charges.

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  • Push for Gellibrand community funding

    Revamped community centres, football oval upgrades and a Beechy Rail Trail solution are top of Gellibrand’s wishlist ahead of a meeting with state MP Richard Riordan.

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  • Fundraising auction cancelled again

    Gellibrand Community House’s major fundraiser is off for a second straight year.

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  • Jab rule change causes late pub headache

    A last-minute State Government backflip has crushed hopes of a Colac pub opening for sit-down service for the first time in two months.

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  • Key tick for point project

    Surf Coast Shire Council has agreed to a critical land transfer at Lorne’s Point Grey precinct and will allow the State Government to submit a new planning permit for a $10-million redevelopment of the site.

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  • Boost for kindergarten kids

    A host of Colac and district kindergartens have received boosts from a round of state funding.

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  • Confusion clouds travel return as vax targets approach

    A Colac travel agent wants more clarity around travel rules as Australia nears its COVID-19 vaccination targets.

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  • COVID causes fireworks plan to fizzle

    Lorne’s New Year’s Eve fireworks plans have blown up for the second straight year.

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