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Higgins News in Brief - Spring 2008

  • Higgins turns 40 (It was gazetted in 1968). Commemorative tea towels available now.
  • Higgins puma not spotted recently – may not exist after all.
  • Pink Poodle spotted outside newsagent- unfortunately exists (joke- would love to here from the mystery pink poodle owner or anyone who knows them).
  • Henry Higgins birthday parade attracts eccentric and excited crowd.
  • Higgins crime rate less than 10 years ago, possibly because telly has gotten better.
  • Biggest lemon tree ever still producing on Pennefather St.
  • Cracker night makes mums mad (but none of them do anything about it).
  • Scandal: Donuts being made in dark right under residents noses. Why the secrecy?

Higgins News in Brief - Winter 2008

  • Winter frosts see dog walker numbers plummet.
  • Higgins cafe still not open. Hole in blind reveals walls now painted green.
  • Young man seen mapping manhole covers with gps. Purpose unknown.
  • Higgins Hall actually gets used. Pirate birthday party a swashbuckling success.
  • Higgins puma sighted in drain behind shops.


Higgins News in Brief - Autumn 2008

  • Fullagher St resurfaced using 'spray and sprinkle' technique.
  • Fish and chip shop revamps menu - burgers and noodles now included.
  • Cafe at Higgins shops still not open. Will it ever happen or is it too good to be true?
  • Laneway pumpkins picked prematurely. Possibly suffered same fate as laneway figs.