Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Massive wind turbines cause community ire

    The Cobden district could soon be home to the southern hemisphere’s largest wind turbines, but the local community is split on the major renewables project.

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  • Corangamite plans glass recycling rollout, changes Timboon child service

    Corangamite Shire residents will help decide how their council rolls out its fourth kerbside bin collection service, Timboon’s childcare service will have a new manager in the new year.

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  • Youth conversations to help shape policy

    A local youth support service is recruiting teens to help shape the future of their community.

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  • Cans can cover book fines

    Colac Library patrons can dodge their late fees by donating food to charity.

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  • Roadside slashing ramps up

    The State Government says it will slash roadside grass alongside the Colac district’s busiest roads by Christmas, as fire authorities warn of high grassfire risk this summer.

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  • Air quality reader now live

    A new air quality monitor has gone live in Colac, providing live updates of local pollution levels.

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  • Colac campaigners call out family violence

    Orange-clad advocates will march through Colac today to campaign against family violence.

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  • Summer water safety push

    Youth organisation YMCA has launched a campaign to improve water safety ahead of summer and following months of lockdowns.

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