Here is what is making news for July 4, 2026.================================A man will face court this month after trying to evade police by driving a B-M-W through paddocks near Birregurra.

Colac Highway Patrol's Jamie Kahle says officers apprehended the driver, uncovering drugs and more than nine thousand dollars cash inside the vehicle.================================================================A prime piece of Lorne real estate is up for grabs, with tenders opening for a new café operator at the Point Grey precinct.
================================================================The Cancer Council is calling on Colac locals to raise funds for the Frank Minchington Centre at Colac Area Health to Support Daffodil Day.

The Daffodil Day Appeal is officially on August 20, raising funds for world-class cancer research.

Locally Colac Secondary College is supporting efforts to raise funds to show support for the 150,000 Australians diagnosed with cancer each year.
================================================================The Colac Fire Brigade has celebrated its one hundred and thirty-ninth anniversary, honouring dedicated volunteers at its annual dinner.

Joined by Mayor Jason Schram and state fire officials, the brigade presented Adam Box with the prestigious Firefighter of the Year and Most Turnouts awards.

Shane Richardson secured the Golden Airhorn, while Tyson Brandt received the Captain’s Award. 
================================================================Preparations are well underway for this weekend's Colac Area Health Foundation Winter Fest.

Chief Executive Officer Fiona Brew says the event, held this Sunday at the Colac Showgrounds, will help raise vital funds for the hospital's new wellbeing centre.
================================================================A massive environmental restoration project is getting underway along Colac's Barongarook Creek, with the community invited to help plant native vegetation.
================================================================AND IN SPORTIn the weekends Baseball results - The Colac Braves senior side lost 13-3 to the Deakin Blues.

The Division 3 side had a close result with an 8-6 loss to the Bellarine Bears.
================================================================It was a weekend of mixed results for the Corangamite Lions as they hosted the Ballarat Soccer Club.

The seniors won 1-nil, the reserves lost 3-2 while the women's played out a 1-1 draw.
================================================================It was a mixed weekend of results for the Colac Otway Rovers over the weekend.

The seniors had a 1-nil win over Ocean Grove.

While the reserves played 2 matches over the weekend - a 4-1 loss on Friday night and then a 2-1 loss to Deakin University on Sunday.

The women's also had a 3-nil loss to Corio SC on Saturday.
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Here is what is making news for July 4, 2026.================================A man will face court this month after trying to evade police by driving a B-M-W through paddocks near Birregurra. Colac Highway Patrol's Jamie Kahle says officers apprehended the driver, uncovering drugs and more than nine thousand dollars cash inside the vehicle.================================================================A prime piece of Lorne real estate is up for grabs, with tenders opening for a new caf&eacute; operator at the Point Grey precinct. ================================================================The Cancer Council is calling on Colac locals to raise funds for the Frank Minchington Centre at Colac Area Health to Support Daffodil Day. The Daffodil Day Appeal is officially on August 20, raising funds for world-class cancer research. Locally Colac Secondary College is supporting efforts to raise funds to show support for the 150,000 Australians diagnosed with cancer each year. ================================================================The Colac Fire Brigade has celebrated its one hundred and thirty-ninth anniversary, honouring dedicated volunteers at its annual dinner. Joined by Mayor Jason Schram and state fire officials, the brigade presented Adam Box with the prestigious Firefighter of the Year and Most Turnouts awards. Shane Richardson secured the Golden Airhorn, while Tyson Brandt received the Captain&rsquo;s Award.&nbsp; ================================================================Preparations are well underway for this weekend's Colac Area Health Foundation Winter Fest. Chief Executive Officer Fiona Brew says the event, held this Sunday at the Colac Showgrounds, will help raise vital funds for the hospital's new wellbeing centre. ================================================================A massive environmental restoration project is getting underway along Colac's Barongarook Creek, with the community invited to help plant native vegetation. ================================================================AND IN SPORTIn the weekends Baseball results - The Colac Braves senior side lost 13-3 to the Deakin Blues. The Division 3 side had a close result with an 8-6 loss to the Bellarine Bears. ================================================================It was a weekend of mixed results for the Corangamite Lions as they hosted the Ballarat Soccer Club. The seniors won 1-nil, the reserves lost 3-2 while the women's played out a 1-1 draw. ================================================================It was a mixed weekend of results for the Colac Otway Rovers over the weekend. The seniors had a 1-nil win over Ocean Grove. While the reserves played 2 matches over the weekend - a 4-1 loss on Friday night and then a 2-1 loss to Deakin University on Sunday. The women's also had a 3-nil loss to Corio SC on Saturday. ================================

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