Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Colac’s sigh of relief as restrictions ease

    The Colac district’s hard lockdown has ended, with the State Government gradually easing regional Victoria out of COVID-19 restrictions.

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  • Outbreak grows as MP calls for ring of steel return

    The State Government has refused to rule out an extension to the current lockdown or a “ring of steel” metropolitan border as the state’s COVID outbreak grows.

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  • Chamber welcomes package for hard-hit traders

    Colac Chamber of Commerce has backed a State Government support package for businesses impacted by the current lockdown.

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  • Trout releases continue

    Lake Colac’s once-in-a-generation fish restocking plan is nearing completion, with another truckload of rainbow trout released.

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  • Farmer donates Timboon nursing home land

    Long-time Timboon farming stalwart Eric Ward will leave a lasting legacy on his beloved community, after donating land for a nursing home at the town.

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  • Cautious support for bus sharing proposal

    A Colac bus company has thrown its support behind an idea to allow the public onto morning and afternoon school buses to improve transport options for regional Victorians.

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  • Council rules open for input

    Surf Coast Shire Council will table its draft governance rules for public submissions, following contentious councillor debate on the topic.

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  • Surf Coast commits to reconciliation

    Surf Coast Shire Council has reaffirmed its pledge to reconciliation with Traditional Owners.

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