Articles by Billy Higgins

  • COVID cost region $500M

    The Great Ocean Road region lost more than $500 million from its tourism economy last year because of COVID-19, Federal Government research shows.

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  • Mate’s suggestion sparks volleyball passion

    Colac’s Indoor Sports Centre is gearing up for a new season, and is calling on new players to try their hand at a range of sports.

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  • Demons ready to strike, Hawks lose medallist

    Otway Districts have their sights on a major league scalp early in the 2021 season.

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  • Saints have healthy list to pick from

    Birregurra expects to have a full list to pick from for its round one clash with Simpson tomorrow after injuries ravaged the Saints’ 2019 campaign.

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  • Bombers ready to mix it with the best

    Irrewarra-Beeac coach Cam Parker says his side won’t accept just being competitive against the league’s heavyweights and wants to turn tight losses into wins.

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  • Boat detour cops blast from users

    A Lorne community petition will ask the State Government to reconsider a proposed Point Grey traffic change that would force boat trailers onto the busy Great Ocean Road.

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  • Kids thank hospital’s workforce

    Colac schoolkids are getting creative to show their appreciation for the region’s frontline health workers.

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  • Help for women in need

    Colac’s Share the Dignity drive has gone bigger and better again and surged past its donation record in March to send more than 200 female hygiene items to local residents in need.

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