Articles by Billy Higgins

  • One star returns, while another hospitalised

    A leg injury to star recruit George Steven has left Colac Imperials sweating on scan results to determine the severity of the setback.

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  • World champions win Victorian title

    Lorne’s all-conquering women’s surf boat team has won a state championship and has its sights on a national competition.

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  • Coach impresses in first full game in years

    South Colac coach Nick Lynch returned to football with a bang, booting three goals as his side overpowered Irrewarra-Beeac.

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  • Bay coach backs club’s depth

    Apollo Bay coach Dion Lawson is backing his club’s depth against the best sides in the Colac district league this season, as his club prepares for a clash with premiership fancies Alvie.

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  • Road projects funding open

    The Transport Accident Commission has opened a round of funding for community road safety projects.

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  • Lease talks continue for tourist attraction

    Cape Otway Lightstation has stayed open beyond its planned closing date as discussions continue with the Victorian Government to lock in a long-term lease for the site.

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  • Healthy cattle prices continue

    Colac district cattle prices continued to surge at April’s store cattle sale as agents penned a larger-than-expected herd.

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  • Plenty of firsts for Simpson in opening clash

    A new coach, new captain and A Grade debutantes will all feature in a new-look Simpson outfit for tomorrow’s Colac district netball season opener.

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