Here is what is making news for August 27, 2025====================================Andrew Tenni has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Colac Otway Shire.

Councillors unanimously supported the appointment at today’s monthly Council Meeting, following a thorough recruitment process that attracted strong candidates.
========================================================================Community groups in Forrest, Wye River and Derrinallum are set to benefit from the latest round of Strengthening Rural Communities grants.

The FRRR has awarded almost $1.2 million nationwide, supporting 99 not-for-profit organisations with projects that improve facilities, build resilience and strengthen local connections.========================================================================Kicking off today, maximising spring workshops will take place today at the Colac Central bowling club from 10.30am with another on Friday at Terang.

The workshops will be ran by form consultant Phil Shannon who says its an important time which can set farmers going into the rest of the year.
========================================================================Award-winning circus trio A Good Catch is bringing their acclaimed show Casting Off to Skipton’s Mechanics Hall.

Mixing acrobatics, comedy and even knitting, the performance tells a heartfelt story of mothers, daughters and grandmothers.

Corangamite Shire Council’s Tammy Young says the show was a hit in Camperdown last year, and it’s a night the whole family can enjoy.========================================================================Floating Pontoons could be coming to Lake Colac by early 2026 thanks to Victorian Fisheries Authories.

VFA CEO Travis Dowling says they have worked with local communities to get the project up and running.
========================================================================AND IN SPORTColac golfer Hunter Togni has claimed the Foursomes Championship at Curlewis Golf Club alongside partner Ben Bowers.

The pair came from behind in the final round, edging out the field by a single shot to finish on 149.

It capped off a dramatic day of competition, with early leaders faltering in tricky afternoon conditions.========================================================================Harness Racing Victoria is bringing its roadshow to Terang next month.

The HRV Board, along with chair Bernard Saundry and CEO Matt Isaacs, will meet with trainers, drivers, breeders and owners at the Terang Harness Racing Club on Wednesday September 17 from 7pm.
========================================================================The Harry Salmon Memorial Race hits Beeac this Saturday, 30th August.

Seniors tackle 44 kilometres over two Warrion loop laps, and juniors race 9 kilometres.

Sign on at the Beeac Recreation Reserve – juniors at 12:30, seniors at 1pm for a 1:30 start.
========================================================================Cobden apprentice jockey Rose Hammond is celebrating another metropolitan win, guiding Hard To Cross home at Moonee Valley on Saturday.

The victory came just days before she begins a 10-meeting suspension for careless riding at Warrnambool.
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