Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Parker sees bright future at Bombers

    Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker credits the club’s playing group for its turnaround in fortunes, as it aims to lock in a finals double chance.

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  • MP wants details of COVID inquiry

    The State Government has refused to publicly release the findings of a review into the use of security firms during last year’s botched hotel quarantine program.

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  • Climate group formed

    Surf Coast Shire Council will become a founding member of a new regional environment partnership, and Colac Otway could soon join it.

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  • Victoria on edge as COVID cases emerge

    Victorian health authorities are on alert after new mystery cases of COVID-19 emerged this week.

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  • Rising rent ramps up pressure on housing affordability

    Colac’s rental vacancy rate is at a nine-year low and rentals are becoming unaffordable for low-income workers, new data shows, as the city remains in the grips of a housing crisis.

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  • Final chance for Lorne Co-op

    Lorne residents have a glimmer of hope to save the town’s former Fishermen’s Co-Operative building, after Surf Coast Shire Council deferred a decision to allow a Point Grey precinct development to progress.

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  • Proposed rule could hurt regional network

    A regional advocacy group fears regional mobile and internet services could be under threat, in the wake of a new competition watchdog report.

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  • Beeac hotel’s hidden gems

    A former stable behind Beeac’s Farmers Arms Hotel is home to a treasure trove of classic cars and parts, attracting visitors from far and wide to marvel at the collection.

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