Here is what is making news for April 24, 2025.=====================Army reservist Clint Riches will speak at Colac's ANZAC Day ceremonies this Friday.

Clint says he aims to reflect on growing up in Ondit and his journey to the Army.
==========================================South West TAFE's Colac Trade Training Centre was opened yesterday at the Colac Secondary College.

The centre which delivers automotive and carpentry courses to about 120 students was opened by Minister for Skills & TAFE, Gayle Tierney.
==========================================A recent World Jersey Conference which passed through farms at Warrion, Winchelsea and other parts of state earlier this month has been deemed a success.

Genetics Australia's Rob Derksen says it was awesome to see Australia host the conference for the first time in a decade.
==========================================The Great Ocean Road Coast and Park Authority's redevelopment of Point Grey in Lorne is tracking along nicely with a draft Urban Design Framework set to be shared in June for community feedback.

In other GORCAPA news, its inaugural CEO Jodie Sizer has resigned.
==========================================Independent candidate for Wannon, ALEX Dyson, has marked the first week of early voting with a warning about the cuts to fee-free TAFE==========================================Football history in the Otway's dating back 125 years will be celebrated this Saturday night for the Otway 125 year celebrations.

Former Carlisle River footballer Ron Salmon says there are plenty of events during the day, and homage paid to former clubs.==========================================The Terang Recreation Reserve will be without a after a section of the grandstand for a period of time, after a fire broke out Saturday

A CFA spokesperson said crews arrived to the Strong Street location just before 3pm to find a fire in the grandstand
==========================================Police are investigating a fatal collision in Terang Tuesday night.

Emergency services were called to reports an e-scooter and car had collided on Lyons Street about 6.40pm
==========================================AND IN SPORT
It's a blockbuster weekend of football and netball across the district.

In the Hampden League - Cobden plays Terang on ANZAC Day, and Camperdown plays Port Fairy on Saturday.

In the GFL Colac plays Leopold on Saturday.

In the Colac district competition, Lorne hosts South Colac on ANZAC Day,

- Alvie plays the Western Eagles,
- Otway Districts hosts Apollo Bay
- Irrewarra-Beeac clashes with Simpson
-AND the Colac Imperials face off against Birregurra
==========================================The Colac and District Darts Association will host a large singles competition for current and past players only this Sunday.

There is $1,260-dollars in prize money to be won across juniors and open competitions.
==========================================The Colac Cycling Club is back in action this weekend with a 36-kilometre handicap seniors race and a nine-kilometre junior race.

The course is a nine kilometre loop beginning and ending at Beeac Recreation Reserve. ==========================================Registrations for the 2025 Colac Winter Domestic Basketball Competition will close the week after this one, with regos due on May second.

Teams will then be announced on May 9, with the competition starting on May 28.
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Here is what is making news for April 24, 2025.=====================Army reservist Clint Riches will speak at Colac's ANZAC Day ceremonies this Friday. Clint says he aims to reflect on growing up in Ondit and his journey to the Army. ==========================================South West TAFE's Colac Trade Training Centre was opened yesterday at the Colac Secondary College. The centre which delivers automotive and carpentry courses to about 120 students was opened by Minister for Skills &amp; TAFE, Gayle Tierney. ==========================================A recent World Jersey Conference which passed through farms at Warrion, Winchelsea and other parts of state earlier this month has been deemed a success. Genetics Australia's Rob Derksen says it was awesome to see Australia host the conference for the first time in a decade. ==========================================The Great Ocean Road Coast and Park Authority's redevelopment of Point Grey in Lorne is tracking along nicely with a draft Urban Design Framework set to be shared in June for community feedback. In other GORCAPA news, its inaugural CEO Jodie Sizer has resigned. ==========================================Independent candidate for Wannon, ALEX Dyson, has marked the first week of early voting with a warning about the cuts to fee-free TAFE==========================================Football history in the Otway's dating back 125 years will be celebrated this Saturday night for the Otway 125 year celebrations. Former Carlisle River footballer Ron Salmon says there are plenty of events during the day, and homage paid to former clubs.==========================================The Terang Recreation Reserve will be without a after a section of the grandstand for a period of time, after a fire broke out Saturday A CFA spokesperson said crews arrived to the Strong Street location just before 3pm to find a fire in the grandstand ==========================================Police are investigating a fatal collision in Terang Tuesday night. Emergency services were called to reports an e-scooter and car had collided on Lyons Street about 6.40pm ==========================================AND IN SPORT It's a blockbuster weekend of football and netball across the district. In the Hampden League - Cobden plays Terang on ANZAC Day, and Camperdown plays Port Fairy on Saturday. In the GFL Colac plays Leopold on Saturday. In the Colac district competition, Lorne hosts South Colac on ANZAC Day, - Alvie plays the Western Eagles, - Otway Districts hosts Apollo Bay - Irrewarra-Beeac clashes with Simpson -AND the Colac Imperials face off against Birregurra ==========================================The Colac and District Darts Association will host a large singles competition for current and past players only this Sunday. There is $1,260-dollars in prize money to be won across juniors and open competitions. ==========================================The Colac Cycling Club is back in action this weekend with a 36-kilometre handicap seniors race and a nine-kilometre junior race. The course is a nine kilometre loop beginning and ending at Beeac Recreation Reserve.&nbsp;==========================================Registrations for the 2025 Colac Winter Domestic Basketball Competition will close the week after this one, with regos due on May second. Teams will then be announced on May 9, with the competition starting on May 28. =====================

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