Here is what is making news for August 08, 2025.==========================Ambulance Victoria is applauding locals for helping free up paramedics for emergencies, with demand for urgent ambulances down across the Barwon South West region.

Between April and June, crews responded to over seven-thousand Code 1 cases in the region — slightly fewer than last year — as more people chose alternatives for non-urgent care.
====================================================The Colac and District Chamber of Commerce will welcome back its business awards event for the first time since 2019.

The Chambers Jennifer Chiu confirmed that the date set is October 11.
====================================================The State Government has announced urgent cash flow relief for farming families hit hardest by drought in Colac Otway, Surf Coast and other southwest regions.
====================================================Health authorities are warning flu cases are rising across Colac Otway, Corangamite and the South West, urging residents to act now to protect their communities.

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine says rural health services are under strain, and low vaccination rates could worsen the impact.
====================================================Colac Area Health is set to benefit from a statewide boost to planned surgery services, with a new Patient Support Unit to be established in the town.
====================================================Surf Coast Shire Council is inviting residents of Lorne and Winchelsea to have their say on the future of local community facilities and open spaces.

A new 10-year Social Infrastructure Plan will help Council decide where to invest in parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, arts and culture venues, and shared trails.
====================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends CDFNL matches,
Alvie hosts the Otway Districts.

South Colac plays Apollo Bay.

Irrewarra-Beeac has Birregurra.

Simpsons faces the Colac Imperials.

and Lorne takes on the Western Eagles.
====================================================In this weekend's Colac Tigers GFL match,

The Tigers, sitting third, will travel to Hamlyn Park to take on Bell Park, who currently sit fifth.====================================================Two of the region's bright young netball talents have been selected in the top 50 state netballers for their age group.

Irrewarra-Beeac's Ruby Hall and Camperdown's Piper Stephens have earned selection in the under 17s 2026 State Team Squad Selection.
====================================================In the Colac Otway Rovers weekend fixtures,

Division 1 will host the Golden Plains at Beeac.

In Division 2 the Rovers travel to Barwon SC.

While Division 3 will take on Bellarine Sharks.
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