Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Otways road improvements surging ahead

    Construction crews have finished two out of three new slow vehicle turnout lanes at Forrest-Apollo Bay Road, with the rest of the $10-million upgrade slated to finish this year.

    By

  • Businesses desperate for district’s support

    Tourism leaders, businesses and politicians all agree – it’s up to locals to kickstart Colac Otway’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

    By

  • Support money available

    Corangamite Shire community grants could disappear next month unless local clubs submit their applications pronto.

    By

  • Winchelsea councillors praise staff

    Winchelsea’s councillors have praised officers for keeping money within their community and want to see the commitment to local spending go further.

    By

  • Camperdown park responsible for costs

    A Camperdown holiday park operator has failed in its bid to recoup legal costs from a dispute regarding a planned expansion.

    By

  • Five candidates contest Camperdown district seat

    The ballot is set for the Corangamite Shire Council by-election, with five candidates set to contest the vacant Camperdown district seat.

    By

  • Council to eschew small business grants for large-scale investment

    Surf Coast Shire Council wants to target large-scale investment above grants for small businesses with a million-dollar support package.

    By

  • Surf Coast Shire touts win for crisis powers

    Surf Coast Shire councillors are claiming a win for their emergency COVID-19 protocols as a $5-million redevelopment at Lorne’s Stribling Reserve moves ahead.

    By