Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Signs of life emerge after fire

    A bushfire-ravaged patch of Otways bushland is already showing signs of recovery from the past summer.

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  • Fishing leader sets sail from state role

    A vocal Apollo Bay fishing advocate says he will increase his focus on local issues after a role change on the peak industry body board, with a harbour upgrade high on his agenda.

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  • Scouts putting skills to use in their back yards

    Colac’s Scouts are staying proactive during coronavirus shutdowns by challenging themselves at home.

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  • The missing piece to halt boredom

    A surprise comment from the Prime Minister has led to a spike in jigsaw puzzle sales for a Colac retailer.

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  • Quarantine controls impact young family

    A Colac couple can’t see their newborn child together, because of increased restrictions on hospital visits during the coronavirus crisis.

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  • Government billions to help Colac businesses

    A Colac financial expert says recent Federal Government stimulus packages will help Colac businesses survive the coronavirus crisis.

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  • Staying green during a crisis

    Colac businesses are getting creative to avoid using single-use plastics while coronavirus concerns restrict the use of reusable containers and limit eateries to takeaway service.

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  • Gym staff switch to renovation job

    Bluewater’s personal trainers are putting their strength to good use by assisting a renovation of the leisure centre’s gym.

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