Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Local coast could be worst-off under drilling

    South-west Victoria is set to be one of the state’s most impacted regions when onshore gas drilling recommences.

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  • Plane rising from salt lake

    A salvage crew hopes to lift a historic CAC Wirraway aircraft from Lake Corangamite by the end of the month after reaching a major milestone in their decade-long mission.

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  • Traders on watch for city escapees

    Colac and district businesses are on high alert for Melbourne residents illegally visiting the region, following widespread reports of rule breaking in recent days.

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  • Police keep an eye on sport crowds

    Colac and district football and netball fans have received a reminder about spectator bans at local fixtures ahead of finals, after police inspected matches on the weekend.

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  • National champs on track for surging lake

    Colac Yacht Club is confident Lake Colac will be in pristine condition to host a national sailing regatta in January.

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  • Two-time hoon busted in Colac

    Road police say they have caught up with a man who allegedly dumped his motorbike and ran away after a dangerous evade in Colac.

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  • Winchelsea gets jab access

    A Winchelsea chemist will soon begin distributing AstraZeneca vaccines as part of a national rollout to community pharmacies.

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  • Technological upgrade for Colac’s city clock

    Colac’s Rotary clubs have modernised the city’s main street clock in celebration of the organisation’s 100-year anniversary in Australia.

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