Articles by Billy Higgins

  • New data shows Colac house prices at record high

    The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has released its sale price data from the first quarter of 2021, which showed that Colac’s median price reached $410,000.

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  • New road rule now in effect

    Colac and district motorists must give more room to cyclists when overtaking them under new road rules now in effect.

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  • GRLC appoints new chief

    The region’s roads boss will take charge of Colac Otway library services later this year. The Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation has appointed current Department of Transport South-West Barwon regional director Vanessa Schernickau as its new chief executive, taking over from June 7. Ms Schernickau was previously chief of the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee and […]

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  • Roadworks set to begin

    A series of roadworks will start this week and cause disruptions at Cobden and the surrounding district.

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  • K hub changeover starts today

    Staff will today begin the transition of Colac’s Target into a K hub, with the new store set to open on May 14.

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  • Budget key for Blue Church

    A long-awaited major upgrade to Nalangil’s notorious Blue Church corner could be closer to reality following next month’s Federal Budget.

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  • Tribunal defers Lorne boat ramp decision

    A tribunal hearing over a protest against Lorne’s new Point Grey boat ramp designs will drag on for several more weeks.

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  • Rokewood church sells amid use row

    Rokewood’s former Presbyterian Church has sold amid a community push to preserve the 155-year-old building for community use.

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