Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Corangamite elects mayor

    Ruth Gstrein will return as Corangamite Shire Council mayor, with Geraldine Conheady as her new deputy.

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  • Frustration at ongoing park closure

    Skenes Creek Caravan Park will open next month at a reduced capacity, more than a year after the State Government ousted its previous long-term tenants.

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  • Lobbyists seeking a candidate

    Local democracy group Voices for Wannon is seeking an independent candidate to run at the upcoming federal election.

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  • Hope for lobster sales rebound

    Apollo Bay lobster fishers hope an expected boost in local lobster consumption can boost the industry that remains without its key export market.

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  • Winchelsea sports facilities and op shop progressing

    Surf Coast Shire Council has applied to tweak its planning scheme to allow key community projects to progress, and a fix for Winchelsea’s stadium is on track.

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  • Big plans for Winch pool

    Winchelsea Pool is due for an upgrade, and locals are set to shape what the new facility looks like.

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  • Lights coming for Lorne bridge

    Money meant for Lorne’s cancelled New Year’s Eve fireworks will instead go towards new lights at the town’s iconic swing bridge.

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  • Backflip on housing plans

    A Melbourne property developer has backed down from plans for a low-density housing estate at Camperdown following strong community and council opposition.

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