Here is what is making news for April 23, 2025.========================================================Ambulance Victoria has confirmed it responded to a collision in Jancourt East at around 2.50pm on April 21st.========================================================Regional Development Australia Barwon South West has reappointed Liz Price as its chair for the next two years.

Price says “It’s a great privilege to be able to lead RDA in the Barwon South West region."
========================================================An investigation conducted by Victoria Fisheries Authorities officers at Apollo Bay has wrapped up with two men handed 300-hour corrections orders and forced to forfeit their $285,000-dollar boat.

A company involved with the pair has also been fined $80,000 dollars. (web)========================================================Recent floods in Queensland may shape and impact the cattle industry across the South West in the coming months.

Colac Charles Stewart Livestock agent James Breen says there are still positives heading into winter despite a dry 18-month period. (web)
========================================================A week into the Warrnambool train line - which passes through Colac and Birregurra - running Velocity trains full time, it's been a mixed response to the new fleet.
========================================================Worksafe has launched it's 'Don't cross the line' campaign -- with work-related aggression or violence risen steadily over the past decade

Last year -- there were 226 claims in regional Victoria for work-related injuries due to suspected work-related aggression or violence -- 60 of those came from the Barwon South West region.
========================================================AND IN SPORTIn was big weekend for the regions talent at VFL level.

Lornes's Charlie McCartin starred for Geelong reeling in 11 marks with 25 disposals, Colac's Tobyn Murray had 13 touches in its loss to Hawthorn.

Colac's Will McLachlan kicked 3 goals in Brisbane's 1 point win against Collingwood.

Lorne's Ted Middleton kicked a goal in Footscray's loss to Sandringham.

Colac's Oscar Smartt had 15 touches and goal, Cobden's Rhys Unwin had 13 disposals and a goal  in Essendon's win against Port Melbourne.
========================================================A successful Easter weekend was held at the Colac Golf Club, with four events.

Julie Baud and Christine Murphy won the 4-triple-B Good Friday comp.

Nick Welsh was the men's Saturday gross winner, Kai Fraser was the nett winner and Jordan Smith won the Stableford.

While Jess Hay won the ladies Stableford.
========================================================There were mixed results in the Easter weekend's Colac district netball.

Alvie narrowly beat the Colac Imperials by 2 goals in a thriller.

While Lorne beat Apollo Bay by 32 goals, with Sade Stafford shooting a match high 55 goals.  
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Here is what is making news for April 23, 2025.========================================================Ambulance Victoria has confirmed it responded to a collision in Jancourt East at around 2.50pm on April 21st.========================================================Regional Development Australia Barwon South West has reappointed Liz Price as its chair for the next two years. Price says &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a great privilege to be able to lead RDA in the Barwon South West region." ========================================================An investigation conducted by Victoria Fisheries Authorities officers at Apollo Bay has wrapped up with two men handed 300-hour corrections orders and forced to forfeit their $285,000-dollar boat. A company involved with the pair has also been fined $80,000 dollars. (web)========================================================Recent floods in Queensland may shape and impact the cattle industry across the South West in the coming months. Colac Charles Stewart Livestock agent James Breen says there are still positives heading into winter despite a dry 18-month period. (web) ========================================================A week into the Warrnambool train line - which passes through Colac and Birregurra - running Velocity trains full time, it's been a mixed response to the new fleet. ========================================================Worksafe has launched it's 'Don't cross the line' campaign -- with work-related aggression or violence risen steadily over the past decade Last year -- there were 226 claims in regional Victoria for work-related injuries due to suspected work-related aggression or violence -- 60 of those came from the Barwon South West region. ========================================================AND IN SPORTIn was big weekend for the regions talent at VFL level. Lornes's Charlie McCartin starred for Geelong reeling in 11 marks with 25 disposals, Colac's Tobyn Murray had 13 touches in its loss to Hawthorn. Colac's Will McLachlan kicked 3 goals in Brisbane's 1 point win against Collingwood. Lorne's Ted Middleton kicked a goal in Footscray's loss to Sandringham. Colac's Oscar Smartt had 15 touches and goal, Cobden's Rhys Unwin had 13 disposals and a goal &nbsp;in Essendon's win against Port Melbourne. ========================================================A successful Easter weekend was held at the Colac Golf Club, with four events. Julie Baud and Christine Murphy won the 4-triple-B Good Friday comp. Nick Welsh was the men's Saturday gross winner, Kai Fraser was the nett winner and Jordan Smith won the Stableford. While Jess Hay won the ladies Stableford. ========================================================There were mixed results in the Easter weekend's Colac district netball. Alvie narrowly beat the Colac Imperials by 2 goals in a thriller. While Lorne beat Apollo Bay by 32 goals, with Sade Stafford shooting a match high 55 goals. &nbsp; ============================

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