Here is what is making news for August 14, 2026.==================================Port Campbell and Camperdown have been recognised among the state’s leading regional destinations at the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards.

Camperdown claimed the bronze award in the Small Tourism Town category, celebrated for its volcanic landscape, history, and local attractions.

Meanwhile, Port Campbell secured bronze in the Tiny Tourism Town category, recognized for its coastal scenery and seaside atmosphere. 
====================================================================Colac and Birregurra residents could soon have a new way to travel and earn, with rideshare giant Uber preparing to expand into regional Victoria.

Colac has been named among fifteen regional centres set for the rollout, with Uber now calling for local residents and taxi drivers to register as driver-partners. 
====================================================================A major investigation by the Conservation Regulator has resulted in seven men being charged over an alleged illegal trail bike network in the Great Otway Ranges.
====================================================================A new study of Lake Colac is providing first-of-its-kind data on how pharmaceuticals behave in Australian freshwater environments.
====================================================================As it sits their has currently been 60 recorded cases of bird flu in Victoria predominately recorded in terns, with some case in gulls.

DEECA's Chief Biodiversity Officer James Todd urges the south west to report any cases of sick, dead or injured birds in and around the Apollo Bay area.
====================================================================Following visits to C-F-A brigades in the Colac Otway region, State Opposition Leader Jess Wilson says she will scrap the fire services levy if elected.

Wilson says local volunteers have expressed feeling neglected and ignored under the current model.
====================================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends Colac and District football and netball action.

South Colac hosts Otway Districts.

The Colac Imperials look to continue winning ways against Irrewarra-Beeac.

Alvie travels down to Apollo Bay.

The Western Eagles face a big test in Lorne.

and its a must win clash for Birregurra when they take on Simpson.
====================================================================In this weekends Colac Tigers GFNL fixtures they face a travel to St Albans.

It's a must win match for Colac to stay in touch with the top five in both football and netball.
====================================================================It's a cross town showdown in this weekends Hampden League match with Cobden host Camperdown in both football and netball fixtures.

A win for Camperdown this weekend would see them jump above Cobden by percentage.
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Here is what is making news for August 14, 2026.==================================Port Campbell and Camperdown have been recognised among the state&rsquo;s leading regional destinations at the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards. Camperdown claimed the bronze award in the Small Tourism Town category, celebrated for its volcanic landscape, history, and local attractions. Meanwhile, Port Campbell secured bronze in the Tiny Tourism Town category, recognized for its coastal scenery and seaside atmosphere.&nbsp; ====================================================================Colac and Birregurra residents could soon have a new way to travel and earn, with rideshare giant Uber preparing to expand into regional Victoria. Colac has been named among fifteen regional centres set for the rollout, with Uber now calling for local residents and taxi drivers to register as driver-partners.&nbsp; ====================================================================A major investigation by the Conservation Regulator has resulted in seven men being charged over an alleged illegal trail bike network in the Great Otway Ranges. ====================================================================A new study of Lake Colac is providing first-of-its-kind data on how pharmaceuticals behave in Australian freshwater environments. ====================================================================As it sits their has currently been 60 recorded cases of bird flu in Victoria predominately recorded in terns, with some case in gulls. DEECA's Chief Biodiversity Officer James Todd urges the south west to report any cases of sick, dead or injured birds in and around the Apollo Bay area. ====================================================================Following visits to C-F-A brigades in the Colac Otway region, State Opposition Leader Jess Wilson says she will scrap the fire services levy if elected. Wilson says local volunteers have expressed feeling neglected and ignored under the current model. ====================================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends Colac and District football and netball action. South Colac hosts Otway Districts. The Colac Imperials look to continue winning ways against Irrewarra-Beeac. Alvie travels down to Apollo Bay. The Western Eagles face a big test in Lorne. and its a must win clash for Birregurra when they take on Simpson. ====================================================================In this weekends Colac Tigers GFNL fixtures they face a travel to St Albans. It's a must win match for Colac to stay in touch with the top five in both football and netball. ====================================================================It's a cross town showdown in this weekends Hampden League match with Cobden host Camperdown in both football and netball fixtures. A win for Camperdown this weekend would see them jump above Cobden by percentage. ==================================

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