Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Mitch clinches apprentice gong

    Colac diesel mechanic Mitchell Marwood has earned recognition as one of Victoria’s top apprentices from a leading training institute.

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  • Trinity starts culture classes

    Trinity College Colac students are immersing themselves in the region’s Aboriginal heritage as the school aims to boost recognition of Indigenous culture.

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  • Solar energy grant for district schools

    Deans Marsh and Lorne schools will receive solar power systems under a Victorian Government green energy initiative.

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  • Roadworks at Camperdown main street

    Roadworks impacting traffic at Camperdown’s main street will continue until mid-next month.

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  • Police arrest man following car and gun theft

    Colac police have arrested a man accused of a wild crime spree across Victoria that included theft of at least two cars, a gun and expensive electronics.

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  • No special treatment for Bulla

    Bulla Dairy Foods employees won’t get priority access to a COVID-19 vaccine.

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  • Hopes to revive tourism

    The local tourism industry has praised a $1.2-billion Federal Government support package but is waiting on more details about how much the scheme will benefit the Colac district.

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  • ALC begins COVID jabs

    Colac meat processor Australian Lamb Company has begun its COVID-19 vaccination program, with more than 50 workers already receiving a jab.

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