Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Federal backing for Avalon push

    There’s fresh hope that Avalon Airport could become home to Victoria’s dedicated COVID-19 quarantine facility, after the Federal Government reportedly indicated its support for the project.

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  • Funding boosts family violence services

    Colac’s top health service has welcomed significant funding commitments for family violence support this month, and wants to see a fair share of cash flow for the region.

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  • Push to declare housing crisis

    Lorne councillor Gary Allen will push Surf Coast Shire Council to declare a key-worker accommodation crisis as local businesses battle to fill staff vacancies.

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  • Renewables will power Surf Coast street lights

    Surf Coast Shire Council is one of 46 Victorian councils to sign a new emissions reduction agreement that will power its street lights and facilities with 100-per-cent renewables.

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  • Port Campbell revamp still requires millions

    Corangamite Shire Council has set aside $5.3 million for its Port Campbell town centre redevelopment, but still needs matching federal and state funding commitment to kick off construction.

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  • Mental health help for regional students

    Colac and district schools will deliver new mental health education programs and support for students from next year under a $277-million State Government commitment.

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  • Corangamite launches emissions project

    A Camperdown landfill gas scheme will deliver environmental benefits equivalent to planting 280,000 trees or taking 3500 cars off the road.

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  • Harbour cash: State Budget injects $3 million into Apollo Bay facility

    Apollo Bay’s harbour will receive $3.4 million for critical works that will secure its future and bring in more boats to call the port home.

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