Articles by: Billy Higgins
Ska enthusiasts flock to Warrion
The Colac district will host a nationally renowned music festival for its first event out of Melbourne.
Wannon outlines wishlist
Climate action, government transparency and treatment of refugees are local voters’ key concerns ahead of the next federal election, a local engagement group says.
State insists Colac trains will arrive on time
The State Government says Colac’s rail line is on track to receive its fifth weekday return service in late 2023 despite Opposition criticism about project timelines.
Chamber promotes fresh faces to board
Colac Chamber of Commerce has retained its president but will otherwise have a new-look leadership following its annual general meeting.
Community input into Lorne plans
Lorne residents have another chance to shape designs for the town’s Point Grey precinct redevelopment.
$10M injection for local infrastructure
Local councils will share in $10 million of Federal Government funding to deliver better roads and community buildings.
Union plans Bulla strike
Worker’s unions have taken industrial action against Bulla Dairy Foods as talks for a new pay deal remain deadlocked.
Camping plan to address worker shortage
Surf Coast Shire residents have had their say on a proposed local law change that would allow seasonal workers to camp in back yards during summer.
Colac Otway kicks off glass recycling system
Colac Otway’s new era for recycling begins next week when purple-lid glass bins go to the kerb for the first time.
Regional business groups join forces for local issues
Colac and Apollo Bay’s chambers of commerce have signed on as founding members of a new regional Victorian business union.
Winch Hall progresses
Renovations are underway for Winchelsea Shire Hall ahead of a planned reopening as a community facility.
Road will be closed into new year
A closure of an Otways road will last until next year as work continues to fix a landslip.
Demand outpacing supply as social housing crisis worsens
Demand for social housing in the Colac region is continuing to grow, new figures show.
Camperdown vax clinic shifts
Camperdown’s COVID-19 vaccination hub will move to a new home from next week.
Personal attacks shock MP
Western Victoria MP Andy Meddick says his staff and family fear for their safety following a torrent of abusive messages sent to his home and parliamentary office.
Remembrance Day a chance to reflect
About 100 people gathered at Colac Memorial Square yesterday to pay their respects to Australia’s servicepeople.
Telstra outage to continue until tomorrow
An outage affecting Colac's 3G Telstra customers will likely last overnight.
Water damage closure for coastal drawcard
The Otways coast is without one of its marquee tourism attractions as it welcomes back visitors, with the Great Ocean Walk closed after storm damage.
District planning events for Remembrance Day
Colac and district will pause and remember the service of Australian Defence Force personnel tomorrow morning.
Shire councillors vote today on mayor
Colac Otway Shire councillors have remained coy about their new leader ahead of today’s mayoral election.
Poppies bloom for a century
The famous Remembrance poppy turns 100 this year.
Community talks on Point Grey plans
Otways coast residents can hear from State Government authorities about a controversial Point Grey development during an online webinar this week.
Gun trafficking case to wait until April
A Camperdown man accused of possessing a trafficable number of guns will wait until next year to have his case heard after a court adjournment.
Colac spotless in COVID check
Colac and district businesses have impressed State Government officials with their COVID compliance, after they found no rule breaches. Authorised COVID safety officers visited 10 business across Colac Otway Shire during the Melbourne Cup long weekend and found all venues were compliant, issuing zero infringements or warnings. The state’s justice department targeted hospitality and retail […]
