Here is what is making news for December 11, 2025.==================================Cooly Rocks On is back in 2026, and Colac’s own 16-year-old Charlie Gaylard is set to light up the festival.

Already a sensation after his 2024 performances, Charlie returns with a dynamic portrayal of Elvis that honours the legend while inspiring fans of all ages. 
====================================================================The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has announced the return of Ramsar Week… running from the 2nd to the 6th of February next year, and kicking off on World Wetlands Day.
====================================================================Grass slashing is underway across Corangamite Shire, with a second round of roadside work set to start in the coming weeks.

Manager Works Lyall Bond said wet weather delayed the second round, but contractors will begin as soon as conditions allow. 
====================================================================Surf Coast Shire Council has introduced the Hidden Disability Sunflower program at Lorne Community House.

The sunflower lanyard signals to staff and the public that a person may have an invisible disability and might need extra time or support. 
====================================================================A Larpent Young Farmers reunion is set for the coming months, with a large turnout expected.

Former member Gary Theodore says the group has welcomed hundreds of members over the years and all past participants are invited.
====================================================================Operation Roadwise will come into effect across the Colac Otway, Surf Coast and Corangamite regions with an increased police presence on our roads across the festive season.

Colac Highway Patrol Acting Sergeant Jake Andrews says the operation begins on December 18 and will run through to January 1.
====================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Corangamite Sportsperson's sports star of the year for senior and junior categories was awarded on Tuesday night at the Cobden Golf Club.

Terang Golfer Geoge Beasley won the senior award category.

Timboon long distance runner Jarrod Ferguson won the junior award category.
====================================================================Three of the regions women's cricketers have missed out on the Women's Big Bash finals despite winning their last fixtured match with the Melbourne Renegades.

Terang's Georgia Wareham, Princetown's Milly Illingworth and Skipton's Sara Kennedy will miss out on finals.

Wareham led the competition as the top wicket taker during the regular season taking 19 wickets from 10 matches at an average of 10.9.

Illingworth took 9 at an average of 23, while Kennedy's only match came in the final match of the season against the Sixers.
====================================================================In the Corangamite Midweek Pennant Bowls competition Camperdown Magpies defeated Central.

Cobden was too good for Simpson.

Winchelsea continued its winning form against Colac 1.

AND Colac 2 was beaten by City.====================================================================