Articles by Billy Higgins
Lockdown timeline in doubt
Colac and district appears unlikely to get an early reprieve from lockdown as a COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread across the state.
Pandemic plan gives agents glimpse of future
Colac travel agents remain hopeful for a bright post-COVID future, despite ongoing lockdowns and continued lack of confidence in the sector.
Police seek owner of lost cash
A lost wad of cash is awaiting collection at Winchelsea police station.
Green light for resort
Princetown wetlands developers can continue building a controversial new tourism resort, despite an investigation finding breaches of a planning permit.
Man to face court on gun charge
A Camperdown man allegedly busted with trafficable quantities of guns and drugs following a police raid at his home is on bail while he waits to face rare charges.
Winter boost for tourist sector
Local tourism providers have experienced mixed results from a steady school holidays period amid ongoing COVID uncertainty.
10 new cases as Colac and district wakes up in lockdown
Victoria has recorded 10 new local COVID-19 cases this morning as Colac and district people enter a five-day, circuit-breaker lockdown.
Real estate surge amid city exodus
Colac and district house prices are among the fastest growing in the state and are outstripping city markets, new data shows.