Here is what is making news for August 15, 2025.===============================A brand-new Porsche didn’t last long in its new owner’s hands, with police impounding it just a day after purchase.

Geelong Highway Patrol clocked the 60-year-old driver travelling at 158 kilometres an hour in an 80 zone on Cape Otway Road.==============================================================Colac Otway Shire farmers will see a 40 per cent discount on their 2025–26 rates, after Council approved using over $2.8 million in State funding as credits.

Interim CEO Andrew Tenni says it’s a practical way to support drought-affected farmers without extra paperwork.
==============================================================Colac’s Anam Cara House will host a free community session next Monday to help locals navigate end-of-life planning.

The “Dying to Know” event will feature experts discussing advance care plans and directives, wills, funeral options, and financial considerations.
==============================================================The Hoedown for Hay is coming to Colac this weekend with the night at the RSL featuring food and music.

Aussie Hay Runners founder Linda Widdup says it will be a chance for farmers and the wider community to relax, and to raise funds for much needed hay relief.
==============================================================Apollo Bay remains one of Australia’s prime spots for rock lobster.

Victorian Fisheries Authority CEO Travis Dowling says monthly monitoring helps ensure the local waterways stay healthy for the prized species.
==============================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekend's CDFNL matches.

Top spot is up for grabs when the Colac Imperials clash with Lorne.

It's a must win match for South Colac against Simpson.

Alvie will play Apollo Bay.

Irrewarra-Beeac hosts Otway Districts.

AND Birregurra faces the Western Eagles.
==============================================================The Hampden League will unite this weekend to support mental health and wellbeing... with the first league-wide Connect Cup to be held
==============================================================The Colac Tigers will look to turn things around in the Geelong Football League this weekend.

They’re at home to the Geelong West Giants, hoping to return to form in front of their home crowd.
==============================================================The Professional Disc Golf Association will be coming to Cobden mid-September for the Cobden Carnage event.

The event which is part of the C tier division will be held at the Cobden Golf Club on September 14.

Tournament Director Wayne Govan says he hopes it can open the door for more tournaments in Victoria's west.
==============================================================Essendon will unveil yet another debutant this season, with Cobden's Rhys Unwin to don the sash for the first time against St Kilda tonight.

Unwin was taken pick #61 in the 2024 National Draft, and will be Essendon's 15th debutant of the season.
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