Here is what is making news across for August 12, 2026.=========================================A ten million dollar upgrade to the Skenes Creek bridge near Apollo Bay has been completed, delivering improved safety for drivers and pedestrians along the Great Ocean Road.
==================================================================================The Colac Otway Shire is urging all poultry farms to adhere to current regulations provided by the State Government Agencies amid the outbreak of Bird Flu in the region.

Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says the recent detection in Apollo Bay isn't major cause for concern but will be monitored closely.
==================================================================================A Melbourne tour bus driver who caused a major traffic jam on the Great Ocean Road has been fined almost seven hundred dollars.

The Warrnambool Magistrates Court heard the man illegally parked his bus over a yellow line near Princetown in February, blocking traffic in both directions. 
==================================================================================Lake Bullen Merri and Lake Purrumbete are among local lakes receiving a share of ninety-four thousand two hundred restocked fish across Victoria.

V-F-A Chief Executive Travis Dowling says the Chinook Salmon will grow to large sizes for local anglers.
==================================================================================A rescue operation in Beech Forest took on a personal note for responding members of the Colac S-E-S.

Volunteers were paged to assist Ambulance Victoria in carrying out a seriously injured woman.

She was transferred to a waiting helicopter and flown to Melbourne. 
==================================================================================Timboon students were among hundreds from across the Great South Coast competing at Deakin University's annual Science and Engineering Challenge this week.

Organisers say year nine and ten students tackled eight S-T-E-M based challenges on Monday.
==================================================================================After three years of leadership, Heath Armstrong has announced his resignation as president of the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club.

Under his guidance, the volunteer organisation increased beach patrols, mentored adult leaders, and strengthened ties with the C-F-A. 
==================================================================================AND IN SPORTCamperdown Netballer Piper Stephens and her Geelong Cougars Under 23 VNL teammates will take to the court tonighin the Grand Final this weekend against the North East Blaze.

Stephens takes to the court at 6.50 pm against the North East Blaze.
==================================================================================Three CDCA clubs have announced the signings of overseas cricketers for the upcoming cricket season.

The Birregurra Cricket Club has signed eighteen-year-old English batsman Lachlan Wilson, who arrives from the Millom Cricket Club in north-east England.

Meanwhile, the Apollo Bay Sharks have secured all-rounder Haydn Bromfield, who joins the squad from the Nettleham Cricket Club in the United Kingdom.

Bookhar also announced Fred Witcher from the High Wycombe Cricket Club in England will play for Bookhar.
==================================================================================The CDCA held its Annual General Meeting on Monday night with the election of its office Bearers.

Steve Millar will be the CDCA's president for the 2026-27 season with Craig Hardingham standing up as Vice President.
==================================================================================Bookaar Life Member Keith Baker has been officially inducted into the Victorian Country Cricket League Hall of Fame.

The local cricket stalwart was recognised over the weekend for his outstanding contributions to Melbourne Country Week.

Baker's involvement with the regional tournament spanned across two decades, cementing his legacy in country cricket.
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