Here is what is making news for October 22, 2026.===================================The Federal Government is seeking feedback from dairy farmers on how to make milk pricing more transparent.Many in the industry find current payment structures difficult to understand and compare.Colac farmer Mark Billing appeared on Ace Radio's Country Today to speak about the issue.======================================================================Forest Fire Management Victoria’s newest recruits are gearing up for the upcoming bushfire season, with intensive training camps underway across the state, including right here in Colac.This year, an additional one-hundred-and-thirty-three seasonal firefighters have joined the ranks, bringing the seasonal workforce to six-hundred-and-thirty-three.Acting Chief Fire Officer Aaron Kennedy says the recruits are undergoing two weeks of classroom and field-based learning to prepare for challenging environments. ======================================================================More than half of young people feel overwhelmed by social media, according to new research from headspace.To mark headspace Day, the organization is encouraging youth to simply "do nothing" to support their mental health.Headspace Colac Centre Manager Simon Buggy says taking an intentional pause—like putting your phone away for fifteen minutes—can help create vital moments to reset amidst daily online pressures.======================================================================Maintenance works are now complete at the Bay of Islands boat ramp in Peterborough.VFA Director of Fisheries Management and Boating Luke O'Sullivan says the project was funded by boating licence and registration fees through the Better Boating Fund, ensuring improved access and durability for years to come.======================================================================The Colac Scavenger Hunt is officially underway, encouraging locals to explore the town and support local businesses.Running until Monday, October twenty-sixth, participants can search for hidden items across participating stores for their chance to win a share of eight-hundred-and-fifty dollars in prizes.Proudly brought to you by the South West Community Foundation’s Colac Community Fund, the event is also raising vital money to support the local community. ======================================================================Candidate for Polwarth Hutch Hussein has welcomed a twenty-six-thousand-dollar state government grant for local weed management.The Heytesbury WeedWise project will fund field days and workshops targeting blackberry and ragwort across Corangamite, Heytesbury, and Camperdown.Ms Hussein says the funding will boost coordinated weed control and empower the community.======================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Victorian Athletics League season kicks off this weekend with the Cobden and Mortlake Gifts.Action begins at Cobden on Saturday, before moving to Mortlake's D-C Farran Oval on Sunday.Four hundred athletes will compete for more than twelve thousand dollars in prize money across both days. ======================================================================Olympic gold medallist Jakara Anthony is swapping her skis for a bike this summer, taking on a new role as an ambassador for the twenty-twenty-seven Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.The announcement comes just one day after she revealed she was hitting the brakes on her skiing career.Anthony met with Cadel Evans to launch the event countdown, noting that cycling was a regular part of her ski training.======================================================================In Corangamite Bowls Midweek Pennant results Camperdown Magpies 1 were too strong for Simpson.City had a solid win against Central.Colac defeated Cressy.AND Cobden was too good for Camperdown Magpies 2===================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for October 21, 2026.===================================Conservation works are officially underway at the historic Cape Otway Lightstation, with scaffolding currently being erected around the iconic tower.Built in eighteen-forty-eight, it is Australia's oldest surviving mainland lighthouse.Management says the specialist works will preserve the landmark for future generations. ======================================================================EstuaryWatch Victoria will celebrate twenty years of citizen science with a free community event in Princetown this Saturday.Victorian EstuaryWatch Co-ordinator Justine Holmes says since launching on the Great Ocean Road, more than forty-six-hundred volunteers have monitored local waterways, helping improve environmental management.======================================================================Member for Wannon Dan Tehan has expressed his shock following an attack on federal MP Helen Haines, strongly condemning the political violence.Mr Tehan says his thoughts are with Haines and her family, noting the MP, who grew up in Colac, is strong and will fight hard in her recovery.======================================================================Monday night saw State MP Gayle Tierney visit Colac to deliver a massive boost for local sporting facilities.She made a funding announcement at Western Reserve Oval, followed by the official opening of the Eastern Reserve Netball lighting upgrade.======================================================================Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police have joined forces to launch a new statewide campaign aimed at disrupting copper theft.The campaign, Copper Theft: It's more than metal, encourages Colac locals to report information about copper theft offences in the community, copper theft across Victoria has increased 175% between 2018 and 2026.Crime Stoppers Victoria Chief Executive Officer Stella Smith says community reporting plays a critical role.======================================================================The Colac and District Farm Safety Action Group is hosting a special R U OK? Dinner to support mental health and connection within the local farming community.Taking place at the TiTree Hotel in Warrion on Wednesday, October twenty-first, the evening will feature live music from Homesick Joe and an insightful talk by local dairy farmer and mental health advocate Jason Smith.======================================================================AND IN SPORTWarrion will play host to the opening round of the Cricket Victoria Under Sixteen Boys Country Cup this Sunday, October twenty-five.The at the premier venue of south-west cricket - the Warrion Recreation Reserve, will see the Western Waves take on the Central Highlanders in a one-day clash.The coin toss will take place at ten-thirty am, ahead of the first ball at eleven am.======================================================================Two netball exports have been recognised at the Victorian Netball League's Team of the Year Award.Colac premiership netball Indya Foorde was recognised in the Championship Team of the Year.Camperdown's Piper Stephens was named in the Under 23 Team of the Year.======================================================================Camperdown netballer Piper Stephens has been crowned joint Most Valuable Player in the Victorian Netball League’s twenty-three and under division.The sixteen-year-old shared the honour at the Netball Victoria Community Awards following an outstanding debut season with the Geelong Cougars.Coach Mel Savage praised the Camperdown Magpies product, saying her best is still to come.======================================================================The Terang Harness Racing Club is planning a million-dollar upgrade to build a new training center aimed at helping young trainers kickstart their careers.South West Coast MP Roma Britnell has pledged four hundred thousand dollars toward the project ahead of the November state election.===================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for October 20, 2026.=======================================The Whopper is officially coming to Colac on October twenty-nine, with Hungry Jack's set to open its doors on Murray Street.Restaurant Manager Daniel Locke says excitement is already brewing for the highly anticipated launch.==============================================================================The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is urging beachgoers at Port Campbell to keep their distance from a resting juvenile elephant seal.The animal has a stingray barb lodged in its neck but has been assessed by the Melbourne Zoo’s Marine Response Unit.Experts advise that the seal is incredibly resilient and should be left alone, as medical intervention poses a greater risk to its health. ==============================================================================The Colac Lawn Tennis Club has unveiled an ambitious new masterplan, aiming to install court lighting by winter twenty-twenty-seven.Club member Bronwyn Calvert says Colac is the only town of its size in Victoria without lit courts.The club is launching a sixty-five-thousand-dollar fundraising campaign to bring year-round, evening tennis to Colac.==============================================================================Colac’s Spence Construction is celebrating a major achievement after school-based carpentry apprentice Archie Walker took home top honours at South West TAFE.Archie was awarded the twenty-twenty-six High Achieving Student Award in Carpentry in recognition of his outstanding hard work and dedication.Spence Construction says they are incredibly proud to have Archie on their team and look forward to watching his trade career continue to grow across the region.==============================================================================Crowds have packed into the Twelve Apostles following the long-awaited opening of its new 126-million-dollar visitor centre.The facility enjoyed a bumper first couple of days over the weekend, with General Manager Andre Smaniotto thrilled by the massive public response since doors opened on Friday.==============================================================================Registrations are officially open for the twenty-twenty-seven AKD Otway Trail Run.Set to take place on Sunday, March twenty-first, the event will guide runners along the historic Old Beechy Rail Trail to Gellibrand Hall.Event organiser Jenna Robinson says proceeds from the entry fees will help fund local community initiatives.==============================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac Kookas men's side has continued its winning streak in Country Basketball League action, claiming a seventeen-point victory over the Portland Coasters.Luka Gerber led the charge for Colac, topping the scoresheet with twenty-nine points.Meanwhile, the Kookas women suffered their first loss of the season in a heartbreaker, falling to Portland by just a single point after a valiant late comeback fell short.==============================================================================It was a big opening weekend for round one of the C-D-C-A women's cricket competition.Simpson started their season in style with a huge one-hundred-and-seven-run win over Colac.Tomahawk Creek secured a victory against Pomborneit Maroon,Apollo Bay edged out Birregurra in a narrow finish,and Pomborneit Gold registered a big win over Carlisle River.==============================================================================The South Western Golf Association is celebrating back-to-back Victorian Junior Country Regions titles, taking out the twenty-twenty-six championship at Terang Golf Club over the weekend.The local course also saw the Murray Darling Golf Association claim the net title.Meanwhile, Olive Spitty and Archie Alston impressed by winning their respective Junior Country Championships.=======================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than one-point-one million dollars is being injected into Colac Otway sporting facilities to encourage local participation.The massive investment is backed by a major state government grant, funding three key initiatives.The Colac Imperials will benefit from a new netball pavilion at Western Reserve, while the Central Reserve Hockey Field will receive upgraded LED lighting to support local soccer matches. ==================================================================Corangamite Shire residents have the chance to speak directly with Mayor Kate Makin at her upcoming Listening Posts this week.She will visit Derrinallum, Darlington, Noorat, and Terang this Wednesday, before wrapping up the tour at Benallack’s Sports in Camperdown on Thursday.==================================================================Winchelsea families are invited to celebrate Children’s Week with a massive free event at Riverbank Playground.Running from twelve-thirty to two-thirty next Thursday, October twenty-nine, the afternoon will feature nature play, science experiments, and creative crafts for the kids.Surf Coast Shire Councillor Joel Grist is encouraging parents and grandparents to head along, enjoy the outdoors, and make some new social connections.==================================================================Member for Wannon Dan Tehan has welcomed a move to block federal government cuts to the private health insurance rebate for over sixty-fives.The Coalition and the Greens joined forces in parliament last week to strike down the Governments proposed changes. ==================================================================South West Healthcare has been recognised at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards for a groundbreaking emergency department initiative.Taking out the Care in the Community category, the health service was praised for its Geriatric Assessment program, which helps older patients receive more care at home. ==================================================================Warrnambool detectives have released fresh CCTV footage as they close in on a person of interest over a targeted house fire in Cobden earlier this year.The deliberate blaze broke out on Mitchell Street in February, threatening a father and his two children who narrowly escaped.Footage shows a man splashing accelerant on the home, before fleeing in a silver Mazda Three towards Camperdown. ==================================================================The agricultural property market across the Colac Otway and Corangamite shires is expected to remain strong for the rest of twenty-twenty-six.The Australian Property Institute says valuers' sentiment has seen a slight lift since the September quarter, now sitting comfortably above neutral at five-point-six. ==================================================================AND IN SPORTIn a massive first round of Colac South West Premier Cricket City United posted a massive total of 321 to down Cobden by 176 runs.A Matthew Love 140 not out saw Heytesbury-Princetown record a win against Apollo Bay.Birregurra cruised to a seven wicket victory against Ecklin.Colac had a convincing win against Camperdown.Simpson smashed Woorndoo by 104 runs.Stoneyford had a win against Pomborneit.AND Alvie had a comfortable win against Bookaar.==================================================================IN round 2 Polwarth tennis action Pennyroyal White had a resounding win against Colac Lawn.Cororooke also had a win against Pennyoyal Black.In Division B action Beeac had a win against Kawarren,Deans Marsh has a narrow win against Colac Lawn.And Apollo Bay smashed Cororooke.==================================================================In Corangamite's Weekend Pennant Bowls results Apollo Bay had its second straight win against the Camperdown Magpies White.Colac was back on the winners list with a thumping win against City.Central was too strong for Simpson.AND Camperdown Magpies Black was too good for Lorne.=================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for October 16, 2026.===================================Colac SES volunteers are celebrating a major boost to their emergency response capabilities, successfully securing funding for a second support four-wheel-drive vehicle.The unit says the addition is a fantastic outcome that will allow them to deploy an extra crew during severe weather events and emergencies, keeping the community safe when it matters most.======================================================================The Rotary Clubs of Colac and Colac West are urging the community to say no to domestic violence at tomorrow's Walk for Respect.The Otway Edit's Founder April Burton says the event will kick off at Memorial Square from ten-thirty am, the event features influential guest speakers, including Jodie Hill from Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West.======================================================================South West TAFE has celebrated their Trade Awards overnightAmong the major award winners were Colac local __(EMBARGOED)_ who was crowned Plumbing Apprentice of the Year.TAFE CEO Mark Fidge... says the awards provide a chance to acknowledge the dedication and achievements of apprentices...  and the employers and TAFE staff supporting them======================================================================The Barwon South West's first Respect 2040 Regional Report Card has officially launched.It establishes a clear picture of local efforts to advance gender equality and end violence against women.Women’s Health and Wellbeing CEO Jodie Hill says the report highlights the promising work already underway across our region.======================================================================Optus is taking steps to strengthen its regional mobile network ahead of the high-risk weather season.Following last January’s severe bushfires and floods across the Colac Otway and Corangamite shires, the telco has upgraded battery capacity and added two hundred generators nationwide. ======================================================================Volunteers across the South West are set for a major boost, with the CFA receiving more than twenty-three million dollars in state equipment funding.The grant program will help local brigades purchase new tankers, field vehicles, and essential safety gear, matching two dollars for every dollar raised locally to keep South West communities safe.======================================================================AND IN SPORTTerang-born horse trainer John Sadler is calling time on his massive career, announcing his retirement after fifty-six years in the racing game.Sadler first learned his trade working out of Colac, before taking his talents to Flemington, Dubai, and Singapore.The seventy-two-year-old says after forty-eight years of training, he has had enough of going to the races and is ready for a change.He will officially hand in his license at the end of November, but plans to remain in the industry by taking up a relaxed advisory role.======================================================================The Colac South West Premier Cricket season kicks off this weekend with a huge round of fixtures scheduled.Cobden will take on City United.Heytesbury-Princetown will host Apollo Bay.Ecklin faces Birregurra.Colac plays Camperdown Lakers.Simpson and Woorndoo will do battle.and Stoneyford will be up against Pomborneit.======================================================================The Colac and Districts women's cricket action kicks off this weekend with the Colac women taking on Simpson.Pomborneit Maroon faces Tomahawk Creek.Carlisle River plays Pomborneit Gold.Apollo Bay Women takes on Birregurra.and West Warrion does battle with Irrewarra.======================================================================Catch double-header CBL action at Bluewater Leisure Centre this Sunday.The Colac Kookas women host the Portland Coasters at one o'clock, before the Kookas men hit the floor for their showdown.===================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for October 15, 2026.=====================================The Colac Otway Shire Council is in a strong financial position, recording an operating surplus of almost eleven-point-seven million dollars for the recent financial year.Colac Otway Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says the massive result is a nine-and-a-half million dollar improvement on the previous year, with total revenue also smashing budget expectations.==========================================================================An elected state Coalition Government has pledged two million dollars to kickstart the Cobden Recreation Reserve redevelopment.Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan says the funding will upgrade the ageing pavilion into a modern, accessible hub for local clubs and the wider community.==========================================================================With one in seven Australian women diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, Colac Collision Centre is stepping up to help.The local business has turned pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, donating a portion of their profits to the McGrath Foundation. ==========================================================================Lismore grazier and former serviceman Jack Blain is using his own experiences to help military veterans find a new career path.Blain is championing the 'Diggers to Stockman' program, helping ex-service members transition into agriculture as a natural next step.==========================================================================The Barwon South West region will today launch its inaugural Respect 2040 Regional Report Card.The landmark report highlights the work being done across local workplaces, councils, and sporting clubs to advance gender equality and end violence against women.Women’s Health and Wellbeing CEO Jodie Hill says it is a significant milestone that makes the region's hard work visible. ==========================================================================New data shows a dramatic turnaround for the dairy industry, with net farm income surging by nearly two hundred and ninety per cent.Pomborneit farmer and Australian Dairy Farmers president Ben Bennett says the figures are a testament to industry resilience following two punishing dry years.==========================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac Tigers have secured their senior football coach for the next two seasons, announcing Kasey Duncan will take the reins.Duncan relocated to the Geelong region late last year, but spent the recent season commuting to coach North Heidelberg. ==========================================================================A Colac basketball export will feature for in a representative basketball Victoria Squad at the 2027 National Championships.Harmony Parker has been picked to in the Under 20 Navy Women's squad.The Under 20 & Ivor Burge National Championships will take place from 25–31 January 2027 in Ballarat.==========================================================================City United export Josh Garner put in a starring performance in his first hitout for East Belmont.Garner took 4 for 41 from seven overs including a wicket from the first ball of the innings.=====================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for October 14, 2026.===============================Locals wanting to hear directly from election candidates have three upcoming forums to choose from across the district.The first event takes place at the Colac Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 24 at 4 pm, supported by Freedom for Faith.The Camperdown Golf Club will then host a forum on Thursday, October 29 at 7 pm, coordinated by the Victorian Farmers Federation and Rural Press Club.Finally, the Colac Chamber of Commerce will hold its event at the Colac RSL on Monday, November 19 at 7.30 pm.==============================================================A new kids' TV show inspired by growing up in Apollo Bay is in the works.Local creative Ella Bourne has used a Geelong Waterfront Film Foundation Grant to pen the pilot script for Hanni and The Mermaid.Development is building toward a concept trailer, with filming planned across December and January.==============================================================Despite initial hesitation, Colac dairy farmer Mark Billing has cut his herd's antibiotic use by eighty per cent.The transition to targeted therapy meets new export rules, keeping his cows healthy while sustainably rebuilding the family herd post-drought.==============================================================Entries have officially closed and judging is now complete for the twenty-twenty-six Dalemain Australian Marmalade Awards.All eyes are now turning to Birregurra, where the grand awards presentation will be held on Saturday, October twenty-fourth, while supporting Colac Area Health Foundation.The Foundation's Ami Hillage says the world renowned event brings people from all over the globe celebrating top home cooks and artisans.==============================================================Beeac will have a new police officer on the ground next week, with Senior Officer Jordan Parker starting at the station.Colac Sergeant Michelle Delaney says it comes at a great time for the local community.==============================================================Cobden’s Western Star butter has cemented its status as the nation's number one chilled spread, taking out top honours at the Dairy Industry Association of Australia awards.The iconic brand, which is currently celebrating its centenary of production in the South West, claimed the trophy for Highest Scoring Consumer Pack Butter.It adds to their eight national Champion Butter titles.The Lactalis-owned Cobden factory remains the driving force behind the brand's success, churning out enough butter to sell one pack every second while supporting hundreds of local jobs.==============================================================AND IN SPORTFormer City United player Aanliya Cheeran faced a tough day out with the Melbourne Stars in the T20 Spring Challenge.Cheeran managed four runs as the Stars were rolled for seventy-eight, while finishing with figures of one for six off one over.==============================================================Summer netball will continue at the Eastern Reserve netball courts following investment into lighting infrastructure at the precinct.Colac’s Eastern Reserve Netball Courts will receive $128,000 for a lighting upgrade with the Colac Otway Shire Council also contributing $32,000 to this project.The Halogen globes will be replaced with 200 lux LED competition worthy lighting ahead of the season.==============================================================Today marks 2 weeks until the Women's Big Bash League season kicks off for the regions local cricket exports.Port Campbell's Milly Illingworth and Mortlake's Georgia Wareham are listed for the Melbourne Renegades who are set to host the season opener against the Sydney Thunder on October 29.===============================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for October 13, 2026.====================================A long-term project aimed at protecting Apollo Bay’s key water source is gaining momentum, with thousands of native plants set to line the Barham River corridor.The first of forty thousand plants were put into the ground at a community event in late August, helping filter river sediments and boost biodiversity.The planting forms part of Barwon Water’s Building a Resilient Barham initiative.The thirty-year project aims to protect water quality by collaborating with local landowners and community groups.========================================================================A second week of work gets underway today at the Bay of Islands boat ramp in Peterborough, with the facility remaining closed to the public.Crews are repairing damaged sections of the concrete ramp that have deteriorated over time, totalling around twenty-four square metres.========================================================================Local CFA brigades are helping communities prepare for the fire season with free Get Fire Ready events.Irrewillipe CFA member Ian Clark says this Sunday’s event will offer practical tips on understanding fire risks, creating a safety plan, and protecting your family.========================================================================A two-week period of free green waste disposal is underway in the Corangamite Shire.Mayor Kate Makin says the initiative is a simple way the council can help residents prepare their properties ahead of the upcoming fire danger period.========================================================================South West Victoria could see a boost in local police numbers, with the state Coalition pledging a major recruitment drive if they win November's election.Shadow Police Minister Brad Battin says the push aims to combat rising crime across regional communities.========================================================================A bold new campaign from the TAC is urging motorcyclists across the Colac Otway and Corangamite shires to check their gear before they hit the road.Partnering with MotoCAP, the campaign encourages riders to review independent safety ratings for protective equipment.TAC CEO Tracey Slatter says motorcyclists currently account for twenty per cent of Victorian road fatalities despite representing under four per cent of registered vehicles.========================================================================Drivers on the Princes Highway West will see an increase in road crews as the weather warms up, thanks to the state's biggest ever road maintenance blitz.The State Government's one point four billion dollar investment has already seen over one hundred thousand potholes repaired across Victoria since July.Crews are targeting key South West routes like the Princes Highway West, and are on track to fix half a million potholes by June next year.========================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac Otway Rovers have celebrated their season's top performers at the club's Best and Fairest awards.Jose Mellado claimed the Seniors top honour with twenty-one votes, ahead of tied runners-up Will Roberts and Ben Scoble. Caitlin Harrington secured the Women's award with twelve votes.Meanwhile, Mingu Lee took out the Reserves best and fairest, and Chris Petersen won the Under-fifteens trophy.========================================================================The Junior cricket season kicks off tonight with 9 teams across the under 17s age group.In the first round Pomborneit hosts Simpson.Apollo Bay plays Alvie.Irrewarra Red will face Stoneyford.And Colac takes on Irrewarra Black.========================================================================Women's cricket continues to expand across the South West, highlighted by the Heytesbury Princetown Cricket Club fielding its first-ever senior women's side.The new squad is ready to take to the pitch for the upcoming South West Association competition.====================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for October 12, 2026.===================================Works to improve safety on the Birregurra-Forrest Road at Barwon Downs are officially complete.Transport Victoria has installed two raised safety platforms on approaches to a notorious bend to reduce vehicle speeds.The completed project aims to improve safety for all road users on the busy stretch.======================================================================The new Twelve Apostles Precinct will have a distinct local flavour when it opens to the public this Friday.Former Apollo Bay business owner and community advocate Sally Cannon has joined the team operating the centre's new dining facilities, in partnership with caterers Elizabeth Andrews.======================================================================A major road upgrade is coming to Gnotuk, with the Corangamite Shire Council set to rehabilitate six hundred and fifty metres of Old Geelong Road.Corangamite Shire Mayor Kate Makin says the three hundred and eighty-one thousand dollar project is fully funded federally, with works expected to start in the coming weeks.======================================================================Unpaid carers in the Colac community are being celebrated this afternoon with a special free event at Miller House.Running from one until three P-M, the Afternoon Tea is part of Carers' Week, aiming to recognise the incredible dedication of past, present, and future carers.The event provides a relaxed space for carers to connect, gain support, and share their experiences, which can often be rewarding but isolating. ======================================================================Movies are back on the big screen at COPACC following a recent hiatus.To celebrate the reopening, Centre Manager James Hullait says COPACC Catch-Up sessions will run on Mondays and Tuesdays.It gives locals a chance to enjoy discounted tickets for films they missed while the cinema was closed.======================================================================A new campaign is calling on South West residents to recognise the unpaid carers in their lives and connect them with vital support.Led by Thriving South West, the initiative encourages locals to send a shout-out to family members or friends who provide care for loved ones.Spokesperson Grace Rapoport says many people do not identify as carers, meaning they often miss out on available services.======================================================================The Corangamite Shire Council has taken a major step toward protecting local productive farmland by endorsing a new planning scheme amendment.======================================================================AND IN SPORTIn the weekend's Polwath and District Tennis Association action A Grade saw Pennyroyal Black defeat Colac Lawn.And Pennyroyal White had a win against Cororooke.In B Grade results Apollo Bay was too strong for Kawarren,Warncoort had a narrow win against Deans Marsh.Cororooke also had a big win over Colac Lawn.======================================================================The Colac Kookas had a massive weekend on the court, sending thirteen junior basketball teams to compete in Hamilton.The Under-sixteens were the standout performers for the club. Both the Under-sixteen Boys Green and Girls Green sides went undefeated with four wins apiece.Meanwhile, the Under-sixteen Boys White team secured an impressive five wins and just one loss.The Under-eighteen Boys Green also had a strong tournament, finishing with three wins and a single defeat.======================================================================In Round 1 of the Corangamite Weekend Pennant Bowls, Apollo Bay was too strong for City.Simpson had a win against Camperdown Magpies White.Camperdown Magpies Black however had a win against Colac.and to round out results Central beat Lorne.===================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is what is making news for October 9, 2026.=================================The Colac Kindness Network is making an urgent plea for a new home, with their deadline to vacate their current premises looming this week.Michelle Koorn says the charity has operated from the Central Arcade since twenty twenty-two, but outgrew the space and has been searching for a new base for almost two years.==================================================================Getting around Colac and Birregurra is about to become easier, with Uber launching its ridesharing service today.The major transport expansion aims to support local trips between suburbs and business precincts across fifteen regional cities.Built-in safety features like GPS tracking and a Share My Trip function are included for peace of mind. ==================================================================South West anglers have more reasons to cast a line this weekend, with 8,000 Chinook salmon released into local waters.The Victorian Fisheries Authority's Snobs Creek team has stocked four thousand salmon into Lake Bullen Merri and another four thousand into Lake Purrumbete over the past fortnight.==================================================================Green Waste collections will soon begin across the region as locals prepare for the fire season this summer.Colac Otway Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says more information can be found online on the council's website.==================================================================Let's Talk Colac is funding a Mental Health First Aid course this November, with thirteen spaces remaining for community members aged eighteen and over.The practical course is designed for everyday people to gain the skills and confidence needed to spot the signs of mental health struggles, start supportive conversations, and direct loved ones to professional help. ==================================================================South West T-A-F-E has recognised the outstanding achievements of more than fifty local students at its WorldSkills Awards Night this week.==================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac Kookas will send 13 junior basketball teams Hamilton this weekend.The Kookas will have two teams playing in each age group bar the Under 18s Boys and Girls and the Under 16s girls.==================================================================The Corangamite Playing Area's Weekend Pennant Bowls Competition kicks off this weekend.Apollo Bay hosts City Bowls Club.Simpson plays Camperdown Magpies white, while Camperdown Magpies Black plays Colac.AND Lorne will play Central.==================================================================The Colac and District Darts Association has wrapped up a massive season, crowning its grand final winners.In A-Grade, the Bully Boys claimed the premiership title over runners-up Double Vision after a hard-fought contest.Over in B-Grade, B-Fifty-Two emerged victorious to take out the championship, with Stiff Shafts finishing as valiant runners-up.==================================================================Colac basketballer Ruby Schram has earned a spot in Basketball Victoria's State Development Program.Ruby was one of just seven girls selected from the Geelong hub to join the elite pathway.=================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.