Articles by Billy Higgins

  • State Government pulls forestry laws

    The Victorian Government is back to the drawing board over controversial forestry legislation that would tighten regulations around timber harvesting.

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  • Weekly green waste collection in Corangamite

    Corangamite Shire Council will begin weekly green waste collection from next week and is encouraging locals to start their annual fire clean-ups.

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  • Protecting eyes from sun can reduce damage

    A Colac optometrist is encouraging people to protect their eyes from the sun and warning people about incidental sun damage due to lack of eye protection.

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  • Rural round-up

    New farmer wellbeing initiative launched, energy grants available and mentoring program opens.

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  • Record donations delight club

    Colac residents have dug deep despite the pandemic and donated in record numbers to the city’s Share the Dignity Drive.

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  • Vital funds for Colac schools

    Colac and district schools will share in $1 million worth of upgrades this year under recent State Government funding rounds.

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  • Vaxxed Vics allowed to return

    Vaccinated Victorians stuck in Sydney and Canberra can return home from the end of this month.

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  • Business support extended

    State Government support will continue for select businesses until the end of September as Colac and district traders continue to grapple with restrictive COVID-19 restrictions.

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