Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Emissions target welcomed, but method questioned

    The Victorian Government has raised its climate action targets, in a move it says makes the state a world leader in tackling the global crisis.

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  • Workshops for job skills, sustainability

    Corangamite Shire Council has launched two workshop series, to upskill jobseekers and educate residents about environmental sustainability.

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  • Power bills down following report

    Colac and district residents and businesses will likely see reduced electricity bills from July under a new five-year distribution plan.

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  • Prize pets welcomed at Warrion

    GOOD GIRL: Freshwater Creek’s Julieanne Lalor and Haylee the beagle. Haylee won three best exhibit in group awards on the weekend and was overall runner-up in show on Sunday.

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  • Childcare placement shortage hurting city, MP says

    A Colac childcare placement shortage could see local families miss out on major Federal Government investment in the sector.

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  • Club’s cash for housing crisis work

    The Rotary Club of Colac has raised $6000 to address Colac’s housing crisis and will now plan how to best use the cash.

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  • Autumn break fails to arrive in April

    The Colac district saw a drier-than-average April, with the region’s farmers eyeing an autumn break this month.

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  • Recycled cash for business support

    Corangamite Shire Council has dished out more than $100,000 to support small businesses, with help from unused COVID recovery funds.

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