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Here is what is making news for April 17, 2025.=================================Otway Ranges farmer Andrew Stewart will speak at the Heytesbury District Landcare Networks AGM on April 29 about how farmers can dedicate almost 20 per cent of their land to tree cover and still maintain production. Andrew says he operates a primarily sheep based farm but has been focused on including shrubbery and trees since the 90s. ==================================================================After raising more than $8,000 for the Good Friday Appeal last year and walking more than 600-kilometres - MixxFM's Good Friday Appeal Walkathon is back today. Mixx Brekkies James Thwaites says he wants to see as many people as he can at Colac's Botanic Gardens. ==================================================================Independent Member for Wannon Alex Dyson was in Colac yesterday to speak about his rural and regional health policy. Mr Dyson says health services across the entire Wannon electorate have fallen behind where they need to be. ==================================================================Corangamite Shire Council’s Economy and Prosperity team will run a series of workshops to help community groups secure community grants. Sessions will be held on May 5 at Skipton, May 6 at Camperdown, and May 7 at Timboon. ==================================================================South West residents have been reminded to stay safe when travelling on roads this Easter. TAC CEO Tracey Slatter says it has already been a horror start on the roads this year.================================= =================================AND IN SPORTFour tournaments will be on display this Easter weekend at the Colac Golf Club. Beginning Friday there is a 4-triple B Stableford. On Saturday there is the Colac Open, followed by a men's stableford and then a women's stableford. ================================= =================================Yachting Victoria will host the 63rd Camperdown Easter Regatta this weekend at Lake Bullen Merri this weekend. Running from Friday the 18th to Monday the 21st, the iconic regatta offers onsite for a small fee for yachties and their family. ================================= ==================================================================Round 2 CDFNL action will be finished off this weekend with two matches played this Good Friday. Apollo Bay travels down the coast to take on Lorne at Stribling Reserve, while Alvie hosts Colac Imperials.================================= =================================The Geelong Football League's Leopold will host St Jospeh's at Lorne Stribling Reserve this Saturday night for an Easter clash. Hoping to attract a large crowd, the match is the leagues standalone match for the round. ================================= =================================Colac region football champion Kane Leersen has been announced as the coach of the CDFNL's Interleague team. Leersen's 2014 Colac Tigers premiership coach Paul Lynch has been announced as the coach of Geelong District. ================================= =================================On April 19, Timboon Skate Park will host the Skate Parks League, giving locals from Timboon and the surrounding area the chance to compete in a skate, scoot and bmx competition. All ages and skill levels are welcome to compete,with points earned from each round accruing over the course of the year, athletes can compete to win both the Timboon competition and the Victoria Melbourne Metro Series. ================================= ================================= See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for April 16, 2025.===================A program to boost accessibility at beaches along the Great Ocean Road over summer saw a significant boost in popularity. The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority delivered the Accessible Beaches program at six locations from Torquay to Port Campbell from December to April. ======================================The Colac Otway Shire has secured $225,000 dollars worth of funding from the State Government’s New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program. The funding will support the establishment of a fenced dog park at the unused land at the South eastern-most point of the Central Reserve sports complex.=================== ===================The G21 board will meet next month to discuss future arrangements for the G21 Geelong Region Alliance to ensure the region's efforts are maintained during times of budget constraints. =================== ===================As the Autumn breeding season begins, visitors to the Otway Ranges are encouraged to report sightings of feral deer in and around the national park =================== ===================The King of Colac, Sketch will return to the ring on May 10 for the Clash of Colac at the Colac RSL. He says training is tracking along nicely. =================== ===================Terang farmers Bryan and Jo Dickson have completed a rare feat of both Holstein and Jersey studs topping the latest Australian Breeding Values. Bryan moved to the area about 35 years ago and says it's a pretty cool achievement. =================== ===================AND IN SPORT It was a big weekend for the region's talent at AFL level, Cobden's Sam Walsh enjoyed a day out kicking 3 goals and having 37 disposals in Carlton's 71-point demolition of the West Coast Eagles, Colac's Will McLachlan was the sub in Brisbane's 21 point win over the Western Bulldogs, Cobden's Sean Darcy made his return for Fremantle posting 22 hit-outs in its 10-goal win against Richmond, Cobden's Zach Merrett enjoyed 37 disposals in Essendon's 39 point win against Melbourne.======================================Colac draft prospect Ben Rongdit enjoyed a strong hit-out against the Richmond VFL squad last Sunday. Rongdit played in the back-line pulling in some strong grabs in the final quarter of the match. ======================================Former Colac netballer Zara Walters and her Melbourne Vixens teammates secured their first win of the Suncorp Super Netball yesterday The Vixens beat the Giants 61 to 55. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for April 15, 2025.=====================Residents across South West Victoria have been reminded to get their annual flu vaccination as winter approaches. ==========================================The Corangamite Shire Council is inviting members of the community to participate in a series of workshops to increase understanding of how climate risks might affect the Shire.==========================================A Youth Sports day will be held in Camperdown today. Corangamite Shire Mayor Kate Makin says it will be a great day for young sports enthusiasts. ==========================================Awareness is being raised across the region this month for the April Falls campaign which provides education on how to promote the best practice fall prevention strategies. Colac Area Health's Acting CEO Kay Widdicombe says there are many services offered locally. ==========================================Infringements for Colac-Otway and Corangamite residents who didn't respond or have a valid reason for not voting in the 2024 local council elections were sent out yesterday. It comes after more than 530,000 Victorians were sent an 'apparent failure to vote notice' by the Victorian Electoral Commission in February and March. ==========================================Wyuna Reserve in Elliminyt is set to receive a new barbecue and shelter area for families with construction starting on April 28. The Colac-Otway Shire council has included the barbecue and picnic shelter in its 2024-25 budget ==========================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac Braves Baseball Club has continued its hot start to season 2025. In Division Two the Braves smashed Lara 14-3 thanks to a hot start with 10 runs in the first innings, while in Division Four the Braves beat Deakin 18-6. ==========================================The Colac Otway Rovers kicked off its season launch for 2025 over the weekend with events on Friday and Saturday night and fours matches across Saturday and Sunday. Rovers president and newly appointed captain Oaklee Balboni, says it was a big weekend for the club. (web) ==========================================It was a massive weekend of netball action across the district. In the Hampden league action Camperdown beat Hamilton 51 to 38 and Cobden lost to Koroit 36 to 45. In the CDFNL netball Irrewarra-Beeac held off the Western Eagles 52-50, Simpson beat Otway Districts 35 to 28, AND South Colac defeated Birregurra 45 to 43. While the Colac Tigers A-Grade had a week off. ==========================================Former Colac Tiger Dustin Walters, enjoyed an impressive club debut in his first match in Western Australia. Playing in the Goldfields Football League for Boulder, Walters kicked 17 goals in his team's 274 point win against Kambalda.===================== ===================== See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for April 14, 2025.============================More than two-thousand anglers flocked to the Lake Colac foreshore yesterday for the Catch-a-carp festival. Victoria Fisheries Authorities event organiser Belinda Yim says it was a great family day out.============================ ============================Applications for the Corangamite Shire's 2025-26 grants open today. Funding will be available for events and festivals, arts, culture and recreation programs, equipment, facilities, environmental and community projects. ============================ ============================The Transocean Equinox rig has arrived in the Otway Basin, marking a significant step for the Otway Exploration Drilling Programme (OEDP) scheduled for 2025. The focus of the programme is to explore natural gas reserves in the Otway Basin, with 3D Energi and ConocoPhillips Australia. ========================================================Colac and surrounding units such as Cobden and Lismore are looking to bolster SES numbers heading into winter. SES Colac Unit controller Steve Tevelein says there are many ways locals can help out.========================================================The recent uproar caused by the construction of the Port Campbell balustrades has forced a petition with more than a 1000 signatures from nearby residents. Member for Wannon Dan Tehan visited Port Campbell to speak with residents about the issues with its construction. ========================================================Nine Candidates have been confirmed to be running in the Wannon electorate with the draw taking place last friday morning: Alex Dyson drew position one in the poll with Lee-Anne Elmes for family first in second, third Kate Gazzard for the Greens, current seat holder, the Liberals Dan Tehan was in 7th with Labors Fiona McKenzie in 8th. ========================================================AND IN SPORTIn the weekends Colac district football action --- Irrewarra-Beeac beat the Western Eagles 97 to 43, Simpson defeated Otway Districts by 53 points AND Birregurra beat South Colac 82 to 39 ========================================================The Colac Tigers smashed North Shore to keep its undefeated start to the 2025 season going. The Tigers piled on 41 goals to defeat North Shore by 264 points. ========================================================Camperdown continued its winning form in the Hampden League over the weekend. The Magpies defeated Hamilton Kangaroos by 21 points, after being down by four goals at Half-time. In other Hampden league action Cobden was defeated by Koroit by 25 points. ============================ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for April 11, 2025.=================Applications for the Colac Otway Shire's Community Grants Program close tonight at 5pm. Shire CEO Anne Howard says there is a large pool of money to be given out across three streams. ==================================Independent Candidate for Wannon Alex Dyson has welcomed the federal government's promise to invest $1 billion dollars into mental healthcare, but says help is still urgently needed to address the limited services and poor mental health outcomes experienced in regional communities. Mr Dyson says “Improving regional healthcare services, including mental health support, has been a key priority raised with me by people across Wannon." ==================================The love your local Camperdown campaign, is asking locals to review local businesses such as pubs and cafe's online. Corangamite Shire Mayor Kate Makin says it's a great opportunity to support local business owners. ==================================Forest Fire Management Victoria crews attended planned burns at Port Campbell yesterday aiming to promote ecological resilience in the coastal ecological vegetation division by manipulating the growth stage distribution. Traffic management was in place along the Great Ocean Road near Port Campbell. ==================================With roads deteriorating across the South West and wider regional communities - RACV is pleading with the government in invest more in road maintenance. RACV's head of policy James Williams says in many cases roads are worse than they've ever been, including stretches of the Princes Highway. ==================================Community members are welcome to attend the official opening of the Winchelsea Bowls Club’s sports lighting project tonight. The Surf Coast Shire has completed the partnership with the State Government. ==================================Colac 12-year-old Thea Anderson is raising funds for the Royal Children's Hospital this Good Friday by water skiing the Mildura 100 kilometre race five times. Thea says preparations are going well and donations can be sent through online. ==================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends round 2 CDFNL action three matches will be played, Simpson hosts Otway Districts, Irrewarra-Beeac plays the Western Eagles, while Birregurra hosts South Colac in a night time fixture. ==================================The Bully Boys and Double Vision still sit on top of the Colac District Darts Association ladder both undefeated with 8 wins. ==================================The Colac Tigers look to continue its winning form in the football against North Shore this weekend. The Tigers return to ALC Stadium after beating Bell Park by 13 points in its opening clash last weekend. ==================================It's a blockbuster weekend of football and netball action in the Hampden league. Headlined by a footy Grand Final rematch between North and South Warrnambool, Cobden will play Koroit and Camperdown takes on Hamilton. ==================================An Interleague match between Colac and Geelong district has been confirmed for Monday June 9, on King's Birthday. The football fixture will be capped at 25 and under, while the netball is open.==================================Matthew Warton took out the Colac Golf Club's Wednesday Stableford A-Grade win. Sam Rix was the runner up, with Vince Larosa winning B-Grade and Jarvis Holland winning C-Grade. ================= See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for April 10, 2025.==============================Sections of Manifold Street in Camperdown were cordoned off by local police after a suspicious device was found at the Leura Hotel. The area was evacuated as a precaution with investigations ongoing. ============================================================Minister for Health Infrastructure Melissa Horne visited Camperdown earlier this week to check in on how a $39.6 million dollar project is tracking. The new aged care facility which is being built by the State Government will feature 36 bed modern single rooms and private ensuite bathrooms, a dedicated kitchen, dining, lounge and break-out sitting areas for residents to stay connected with each other as well as loved ones. ============================================================Thefts have been on the rise across the region in recent weeks. Colac Police Sergeant Michelle Delaney says the thefts have occurred at a variety of locations. ============================================================Member for Wannon Dan Tehan has launched his gas policy with ahead of the upcoming federal election. Mr Tehan says families and businesses would benefit from the gas price reductions. ============================================================A session with fire professionals will be held at COPACC next Wednesday to help locals and people across the South West to better understand and mitigate fire risks. Climate Action Team Colac Otway Region's Philippa Bailey says the event features some professional spokespeople on the issues. ============================================================The love your local Camperdown campaign, is asking locals to review local businesses such as pubs and cafe's online. Corangamite Shire Mayor Kate Makin says it's a great opportunity to support local business owners. ============================================================The Colac Otway Shire is working to reinstall a historic navigational pillar beacon at Marengo. Council is working with the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority to return the beacon pillar to its former location on the foreshore. ============================================================This Sunday the Catch-a-carp festival will hit the foreshore of Lake Colac. Victorian Fisheries Authorities CEO Travis Dowling says previous instalments of catch-a-carp festivals have been raging successes. ============================================================AND IN SPORTThis Sunday Colac draft prospect Ben Rongdit will line up against AFL listed players this Sunday when he represents the Australian Under 18 National Academy Squad. Rongdit has been picked in the squad which will play against the Richmond Tigers VFL team, and says its a dream come true. ============================================================The Western Eagles and Irrewarra-Beeac fixture for this weekend has had a ground switch. The game was initially scheduled to be played at Irrewillipe, however due to ground conditions the fixture has been reversed and will be played at Irrewarra's home ground this Saturday. ============================== See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for April 09, 2025.==========================Statistics from the Australian Cancer Atlas have reported that residents of the Corangamite Shire are 52 percent more likely than the average Australian to contract Oral Cancer. Corangamite was also 39 percent above the Australian average for bowel cancer, while the Colac region was 32 percent more likely to pick up oral cancer.========================== ==========================With the Easter long weekend coming up, it's important travellers to the South West remember fire safety when passing through the region. CFA District 6 Assistant Fire Chief Craig Brittain says campfire safety is imperative despite the cooler change in weather. ========================== ==========================Independent Wannon candidate Alex Dyson says it's time roads were held to the same standards as vehicles. Mr Dyson has pledged to introduce a "Right to Safe Roads Bill," requiring all major roads to meet a 3-star safety rating by 2030. ========================== ==========================Member for Wannon Dan Tehan has joined the calls of a community campaign asking the State Government to reconsider the delivery of 50 social and affordable homes on Colac's Pound road. Mr Tehan says nearby residents have highlighted concerns with the location of the proposed social housing site. ========================== ==========================A nourish to flourish event this Friday in Colac aims to connect carers from across the state. Carers Victoria aims to help those in the care industry with emotional support, shared experiences, guidance and education. ========================== ==========================Corangamite Catchment Authorities has received positive community feedback following the launch of its Testing the Waters program which aims to enhance the quality of water in the region's dams. Senior Project Officer of Sustainable Agriculture Sarah Brien says it will continue into 2026. ========================== ==========================AND IN SPORTApollo Bay P to 12 School successfully raised more than 10,000 dollars for cancer research from its 100 hole golf day last Friday. School principal Brian Humphries says the day was formed from the experiences of an ex student. ====================================================More than 3,000 cyclists will pass through the region this weekend for the Great Ocean and Otway Classic bike ride. The event starts in Torquay before passing through Moriac, Deans Marsh, Skenes Creek and Lorne before tracking back to Tourquay. Racers can participate in one of three distances, 60km, 145km or 204km with funds raised going towards the Peter MaCallum Cancer Foundation. ====================================================The Colac Otway Rovers will have two girls teams this year with the launch of its senior women's this Saturday night and the announcement of an Under 14s team which will play in a 7-a-side competition. Colac Otway Rovers president Oaklee Balboni says it's great to see the growth of the women's game in the region. ========================== See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for April 08, 2025.======================Round 2 of the Corangamite Shire Council’s 2024-2025 Facility Design Grants Program opened yesterday. Corangamite Shire Mayor Kate Makin says applications are welcomed. ============================================The Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve will only have limited spaces available in the coming weeks due to upgrade works. The reserve will be closed while works are completed however there will be limited spaces available over key periods such as the Easter Long weekend from April 17 to 22, and Anzac Day from April 25 to 27. ============================================The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is asking all landowners across the South West to protect native paddock trees when burning stubble on their properties.============================================Tickets are now available for the Wannon Federal Election candidates forum which is on April 23. Hosted by journalist Kirsten Diprose, the forum will feature contributions from Member for Wannon Dan Tehan, Independent Candidate Alex Dyson, Labor candidate Fiona Mackenzie, greens candidate Kate Gazzard and independent Bernadine Atkinson============================================The Victorian Government's Proposed Changes to the Fire Services Levy have been delayed following Parliament sitting Thursday. The state government plans to scrap the current fire services property levy and introduce a new emergency services and volunteer fund from July 1, under proposed legislation. With Parliament not sitting again until May, member for Wannon Dan Tehan has called for Australia's leaders to get involved. ============================================Red Door Theatre Company's next show - The Wedding Singer has opened ticket sales with them available online now. Red Door CEO Zoe Hudgell says there is an abundance of talented performers in this show. ============================================The Colac Braves Baseball team kicked off its season in style with both senior teams winning its opening matches. Division Two thumped Corio 10-0, while Division Four won 17-1 prompting a mercy rule against Deakin Blues. ============================================Netball returned over the weekend with a mixed bag of results. In the Colac District League, Birregurra 58 defeated Lorne 44, Otway Districts 58 beat the Western Eagles 50, Simpson 64 got the better of Apollo Bay 33, AND the Colac Imperials beat South Colac 63 to 52. ============================================Colac currently sits on top of the Division 2 South West Golf Associations pennant ladder after beating Barwon Valley 4-3. In other golf results in Division 3, Lorne lost 4-3 to Queenscliff, In Division 4, Colac beat Ocean Grove and sit second on the ladder, In Division 5 Apollo Bay defeated Winchelsea, and in the Handicap South West competition Colac beat Bannockburn 3-2. ====================== See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for April 07, 2025. ====================Stage 2 Water restrictions imposed by Barwon Water will come into place today in Marengo, Skenes Creek and Apollo Bay. Barwon Water has determined the measure is needed to safeguard supplies and ensure the system has sufficient water until storages recover.========================================South West residents have been reminded that Pet registrations are due on April 10. Colac Otway Shire CEO Anne Howard says its important all relevant information is forwarded to council by this Thursday. ========================================With an expected increase in road users over the Easter period, South West resident have been reminded to adhere to road rules. Colac Police's acting sergeant Jake Andrews says there will be an increased police presence over the coming weeks. ========================================SES Colac will still be active over the coming weeks as it prepares for winter. SES Colac Unit Controller Steve Tevelein says there are things locals can do to prepare for the cooler weather. ========================================Independent candidate for Wannon Alex Dyson, has backed South-West Victorian cattle farmers after the US imposed a 10% tariff on Australian beef. ========================================When the Catch-a-carp festival comes to Lake Colac this Sunday one of the key exhibitions will be carp cooking. Professional carp catcher Keith Bell has been fishing and cooking the invasive fish since the 1960s. ========================================AND IN SPORT(FOOTBALL RECAP - WILL DO NETBALL FOR TUESDAY)It was a hard weekend for tipsters in the CDFNL, with several upsets and close matches to start the season, South Colac beat the Colac Imperials by 20 points, Otway Districts started strongly under Shane Boyington winning its first match against the Western Eagles, Birregurra nearly caused a shock upset to Lorne, only going down by two points AND Simpson defeated Apollo Bay by nine to start its 2025 campaign. ========================================The Colac Tigers have got its 2025 GFL football season off to a flier thanks to a 13 point win on Saturday night against Bell Park. The Tigers listed recruit Micah Robb as its best while Joel Cooper, Darcy Lang and Oskar Smartt each hit the scoreboard with two goals. ========================================The Hampden league kicked off its football action for 2025 with its season openers on Saturday. Cobden went down to South Warrnambool by 36 points while Camperdown beat Terang-Mortlake by 40 points.==================== See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for April 03, 2025.===============The Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre has been nominated for a National Local Government award. Colac Otway Shire CEO Anne Howard says residents of the local Shire can vote on the eventual winner. ============================Barwon Water's Lorne water treatment plant took out the crown of the 2025 IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water in Victoria. The winner was announced yesterday in Bendigo, with Barwon Water Lorne edging out Coliban Water's Trentham water treatment plant and Central Highlands Water's Ballarat water treatment plant. ============================The Victorian Deer Control Strategy is back in action in the Great Otway National Park and Eastern Otways to manage the rising deer population. The program runs until the end of 2025, operating at night with thermal technology. ============================Two planned burns have been undertaken by Forest Fire Management Victoria across the South west. A fifteen - hectare burn yesterday has been carried out at Bald Hill, Forrest, to provide bushfire protection by reducing overall fuel hazard and bushfire hazard in the landscape. Another 62 hectare burn conducted aimed to provide the highest level of localised protection to human life, property and community assets identified as highly valued including Moggs Creek, Fairhaven, and Aireys Inlet.============================Bus hire subsides may be eligible to community groups across the the Surf Coast Shire from September onwards============================Member for Wannon Dan Tehan was in Cobden on Tuesday night to announce that a liberal elected government will commit $1.45 million dollars to build a new indoor, all-weather sporting hub and upgrade change rooms for local user groups. Chairman of the Cobden Recreation Reserve Committee James Green says the sporting community of Cobden has outgrown the precinct. ============================AND IN SPORTThe beginning of April has wrapped up the Colac Imperials involvement in The Shaka Project which ran over March. More than $12,000 dollars for mental health and suicide awareness was raised with 29 contributors running more than 2,600 kilometres.============================The Hampden Football Netball League season start will see Camperdown and Cobden take the field this Saturday. Camperdown plays Terang-Mortlake while Cobden will travel to South Warrnambool. ============================The Junior Country Championships Basketball tournament begins this weekend with the U14s boys and girls leg. Colac Basketball Association president Robert Elborough says it will be a good test for the region's juniors. ============== See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

===================== An international tour will pass through Western District jersey farms from April 10 to 13 as part of the 2025 World Jersey Conference. One farm owner who will be paid a visit is Warrion Jerseys' Sarah Chant. ===================== ===================== The Surf Coast is celebrating a landmark breeding season for the Hooded Plover with 10 chicks successfully fledged across the Surf Coast region from August 2024 to March 2025.===================== ===================== New research from the TAC reveals that the majority of deaths on regional roads over the last five years involve local residents. In the Barwon South West region alone, 66 percent of people killed on the region's roads were locals. ===================== ===================== South West TAFE will open the Colac Trade Training Centre with the help of Victoria's Minister for Skills & Tafe Gayle Tierney, later this month. The opening will be held at Colac Secondary College on April 23. ===================== ===================== The Colac Otway Shire council's Draft revenue and rating plan is now displayed with members of the community encouraged to have their say. Feedback from ratepayers is invited for four weeks and will end on Friday, April 25, following the Council's review of its rating system. ===================== ===================== A draft master plan for Camperdown's Lakes Recreation Reserve is out for public feedback Corangamite Shire Mayor Kate Makin says the master plan will guide future use and development of the reserve. ===================== ===================== AND IN SPORTThe Colac District Cricket Association held a forum for all club captains and presidents on Tuesday night. All clubs bar one had a representative attend. ===================== ===================== The Quad series - a competition featuring Colac, Geelong, Ballarat, and Footscray Cycling Clubs is back for 2025. Colac Cycling Club president Andrew Cox says previous iterations have been very popular for those involved. ===================== ===================== Three suspensions were made over the weekend's CDFNL action with all downgraded due to early guilty pleas. In the senior clash, Irrewarra Beeac's Max Hutchinson's dangerous tackle on Ben Lynch was downgraded one-week to a reprimand, as was an errant elbow from Alvie's Will Ruddell on Bombers Nick Stonehouse. While in the reserves, Alvie's Shaun Drayton has received a two-match ban, down from three, after an early guilty plea striking Irrewarra-Beeac's Campbell Hall. ===================== See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for April 1, 2025.===============WestVic Dairy's 'how to get through drought' workshops will run in Camperdown and aim to help farming businesses through tough conditions.=============== 10,000 Golden perch will be put into Lake Colac later today. Vic Fisheries Authorities Jules Lucas says that there were reasons why it couldn't wait until after the Catch-A-carp competition on April 13. ==============================Several changes such as the location have been changed to this year's Colac-Otway ANZAC Day celebrations. Colac Otway Shire Councillor Chris Potter says he would love to see family members of service people don their medals for this year's Anzac Day celebrations. ==============================Cooinda Terang are preparing to celebrate a major milestone later this week with a book launch and open day to mark 70 years of service to the community. CEO Janice Harris says it's a special milestone to reach and they look forward to Friday's celebration. ==============================A petition raising concerns about a timber balustrade in Port Campbell has received one-thousand, four-hundred and twelve signatures. The project is part of the town's $17.6 million dollar redevelopment.==============================Tomorrow and Wednesday the South west community foundation is having a double Donation Day with beyond bank coming on board as a partner. Exec Officer of South West Community Foundation Annabel Cussen says they work to provide grants right across the area. ==============================AND IN SPORTLorne footballer Charlie McCartin impressed once again in Geelong Cats' VFL five goal win over the Northern Bullants. McCartin had 17 possessions and took seven marks. ==============================After wrapping up its summer race series last Friday night, The Colac Cycling Club will turn its attention to its Winter series which will start ANZAC Day weekend. In the final race, Gavin O'Brien was the winner, edging out Andrew Cox who finished second, Mark Flett third and Mark Oppenheim fourth. ==============================A premiership footballer for Lorne last year, Xavier Huxtable, has booked his spot in the 2025 World Surf League Challenger Series. Huxtable only needed to get through the initial rounds of the Phillip Island pro last weekend to confirm his position in the top 7 from Australia or Oceania.=============== See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi team, Here is what is making news for March 27, 2025.======================Both front running politicians for Wannon MP Dan Tehan and Independent Candidate Alex Dyson have hit out at the lack of funding for Wannon's roads in after the Federal budget was announced on Tuesday night.====================== ======================Residents of Colac and surrounds have been reminded to reach out if suffering from family violence issues. Colac Police Sergeant Michelle Delaney says there have been many incidents over recent weeks. ====================== ======================An iconic multi million dollar mansion in Coragulac has hit the market with a $4.3 million-dollar to $4.6 million asking price. The home, located on Corangamite Lake Road, was originally built in 1873 and features 30 rooms, with 57 hectares. ====================== ======================A 40-year-old Corangamite man was arrested in Hamilton on March 21, and was remanded in custody three days later. It was accused that the man stole a car from a small Hamilton business. The man will appear in Geelong Magistrates Court again on April 14. ====================== ======================Colac was announced as one of three regional communities invited to partner in a $5-million dollar not-for-profit sector capacity building program courtesy of Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.====================== ======================World Atlas has named Colac as one of the 12 most captivating towns in Victoria. World Atlas says "Along the southern shore of Lake Colac, the town of Colac provides a variety of special landscapes and close access to some of Victoria’s most beloved parks." ============================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac Braves preparations for baseball's season 2025 are underway. Braves president Jamie Harris says the player can't wait for another season playing under Brad Egan. ============================================The dawn of new Coates Talent League season this weekend will see some of the regions best young talent take to the field. The Greater Western Victorian Rebels u16s have Bendigo Pioneers on Saturday, while the 18s have the bye. The Geelong Falcons under 16s and 18s both play Dandenong on Saturday and Sunday respectively. ============================================South Australia's Port MacDonald Yacht Club is hosting its first regatta in a long time as part of the Yachting Western Victoria Association. The event this weekend will have a bit of Colac flavour with Colac Yacht Club's Ian Lane heading over as a race official. ====================== See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what's making news for March 26, 2025. ================ Three tenants in the buildings near Point Grey at Lorne have been informed that they need to move by May 31. The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has informed the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club, the Lorne Fishing Co-operative and the Lorne Art Bazaar are required to exit due to significant building damage. ================================ A trio of local water managers have launched a photo competition to help highlight that every drop counts. Wannon Water, Southern Rural Water and the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority are calling on budding photographers across the region to join the photo competition. ================================As part of the Geelong City Deal, construction for a new visitor centre at the iconic 12 Apostles site is underway. The new visitor hub is part of a $126 million-dollar redevelopment for the region, with the Visitor Experience Centre set to feature hospitality and retail services. ================================ Applications for council run kindergartens for 2026 in the Surf Coast council Shire will open on Monday April 7. That includes kindergartens such as Helen M Kininmonth pre-school in Winchelsea, Lorne Kindergarten and Anglesea kindergarten. ================================ Forest Fire Management Victoria has said that once favourable weather conditions arrive, planned burns will be carried out in the Otways. Priority burns in state forest, parks and reserves were listed for Anglesea, Forrest, Gellibrand, Lorne, Deans Marsh and Wensleydale. ================================ The Australian Automobile Association is urging major parties to outline their road funding priorities ahead of the election. Managing Director Michael Bradley says safety ratings should be published with new funding to improve transparency ================================ AND IN SPORT Colac Golf Club's team sits on top of the Division 2 South Western Golf Association's Pennant ladder after two wins. Colac beat Portarlington 6 to 1 in Division 2, while the Handicap West team lost 5 to 0 against Inverleigh. ================================ Mulgrew brothers, Clay and Lochie, each starred in Armstrong Creek Cricket Club's A-Grade Grand Final win against Barwon Heads over the weekend. Clay top scored with 135 runs from 231 balls, while Lochie took 3 for 42 from 16.5 overs. ================================ It's less than two months until the Apollo Bay Ocean Yacht Race with preparations gearing up for the event on May 24. The popular coastal race starts at Queenscliff, leaves Port Phillip Heads before turning right and continuing right along the coast to Apollo Bay. ================ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In todays news. Two recent cliff face collapses has led Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority to urge visitors and locals to stay vigilant along the Great Ocean Road. Students across the South West will begin NAPLAN assessments from today. Investigations are underway for what Police believe to be two-car collision which happened just outside Cressy. A Melbourne-based truck driver has received a seven-hundred-and-ninety dollar infringement after chicken offal spilt over the cabin of his truck near Camperdown. An estimated 18,000 people in the Wannon electorate have been shortchanged by one-thousand-and-sixty dollars in their superannuation payments over just one year. Worksafe has released their yearly data for 2024 and with it a reminder of the importance of efforts to prevent workplace harm. In the weekends Colac Golf action,The Colac Golf Club held its annual Maurie Nielson competition with Nick Welsh, Greg Welsh and Sean Palensky winning.In the Saturday Stableford competition Rhys Tillack won Grade A with David Walker second. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In todays news Corangamite Shire Council Early Childhood educator Bree Davis, received the Deakin Universities Pathways award at her graduation this week. The Simpson Speedway is back this weekend with a quality field of drivers. Defending champ Jock Goodyer is a late nomination, with tickets able to be purchased online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this Bulletin Other stories from the days bulletins include. The Corangamite Enterprise Group is looking for new members to help secure Corangamite's future prosperity. Robert Riordan, the owner and managing director of Riordan Fuels announced his retirement from the company's daily operations which was effective last Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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