Articles by Billy Higgins

  • Call for more Colac JPs

    Western Victoria MP Stuart Grimley has called on the State Government to back a recruitment campaign to address a shortage of Justices of the Peace.

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  • Market to showcase best of Deans Marsh

    Some of the Otways’ best local produce, crafts and entertainment will be on offer at this weekend’s Deans Marsh Market.

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  • Offenders keep Colac police busy

    Night-time Colac road patrols have nabbed a P-plater allegedly driving with false number plates, while an unlicensed driver could have his partner’s car crushed following a police intercept.

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  • Club starts its engines

    Colac Collectible Car Club president Ken Slingsby is gearing up for a return to club drives after a year in the garage due to the COVID pandemic.

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  • Cressy conjures trials success

    A healthy intrastate turnout, strong competition and improved weather have pleased organisers of Cressy’s annual round-up contest.

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  • Agents plea for travel industry support

    Colac’s travel agents have called for an extension of support payments for their industry with the impacts of COVID-19 set to last well into 2021.

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  • Annual council survey begins

    Surf Coast Shire residents can have their annual say on how their council is doing from this week.

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  • Adaptive business grants

    Corangamite Shire Council is offering small businesses with big ideas a leg-up through the latest round of a grants program.

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