Here is what is making news for December 18, 2025.===================================An Apollo Bay local has won $3,500 in gift vouchers in the town’s Shop Local Christmas campaign.

Frances Paderno was drawn following the six-week promotion run by the Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce, which encouraged residents to shop locally.
======================================================================Ambulance Victoria is reminding Colac Otway and Corangamite residents to take extra care as summer gets underway.

Paramedics say warmer weather and school holidays usually bring a rise in preventable emergencies.
======================================================================Australian Dairy Farmers has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a new Drought Hardship Loan... through the Regional Investment Corporation

Under the new loan, eligible Western Victorian farmers will be able to borrow up to $250,000 over five years.
======================================================================National cabinet is pushing major changes to Australia’s gun laws following the Bondi shooting, with tighter rules likely to affect farmers and recreational shooters in Colac Otway, Corangamite, and the South West. 
======================================================================The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Colac Mobile Donor Centre will be back in town this February Operating on Gravesend Street near Central Reserve.

Lifeblood will be back in Colac from February 24 to March 6.
======================================================================The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority will complete repairs on Peterborough's Bay Of Islands boat ramp.

Victorian Fisheries Authorities CEO Travis Dowling confirmed fees from fishing registrations helped the authority net $17,000 to complete the project.
======================================================================AND IN SPORTIn the final round of Corangamite Midweek Pennant Bowls action before the Christmas Break.

Central narrowly defeated Simpson.

City was too strong for Colac 1.

Colac 2 was beaten by Camperdown Magpies.

and Winchelsea smashed Cobden.
======================================================================Simpson Tigers have landed a big recruit heading into the 2026 season.

Jaymz Farrell crosses from Geelong West after stints with St Albans in the GFL.

The club says they welcome the speedy wing/half-back.

In other CDFNL news Otway Districts have named former Williamstown and North Ballarat VFL footballer Lane Buckwell as assistant coach.

In netball news Emma Sutherland will coach the Demons in 2026.
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Here is what is making news for December 18, 2025.===================================An Apollo Bay local has won $3,500 in gift vouchers in the town&rsquo;s Shop Local Christmas campaign. Frances Paderno was drawn following the six-week promotion run by the Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce, which encouraged residents to shop locally. ======================================================================Ambulance Victoria is reminding Colac Otway and Corangamite residents to take extra care as summer gets underway. Paramedics say warmer weather and school holidays usually bring a rise in preventable emergencies. ======================================================================Australian Dairy Farmers has welcomed the Federal Government&rsquo;s announcement of a new Drought Hardship Loan... through the Regional Investment Corporation Under the new loan, eligible Western Victorian farmers will be able to borrow up to $250,000 over five years. ======================================================================National cabinet is pushing major changes to Australia&rsquo;s gun laws following the Bondi shooting, with tighter rules likely to affect farmers and recreational shooters in Colac Otway, Corangamite, and the South West.&nbsp; ======================================================================The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Colac Mobile Donor Centre will be back in town this February Operating on Gravesend Street near Central Reserve. Lifeblood will be back in Colac from February 24 to March 6. ======================================================================The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority will complete repairs on Peterborough's Bay Of Islands boat ramp. Victorian Fisheries Authorities CEO Travis Dowling confirmed fees from fishing registrations helped the authority net $17,000 to complete the project. ======================================================================AND IN SPORTIn the final round of Corangamite Midweek Pennant Bowls action before the Christmas Break. Central narrowly defeated Simpson. City was too strong for Colac 1. Colac 2 was beaten by Camperdown Magpies. and Winchelsea smashed Cobden. ======================================================================Simpson Tigers have landed a big recruit heading into the 2026 season. Jaymz Farrell crosses from Geelong West after stints with St Albans in the GFL. The club&nbsp;says they welcome the speedy wing/half-back. In other CDFNL news Otway Districts have named former Williamstown and North Ballarat VFL footballer Lane Buckwell as assistant coach. In netball news Emma Sutherland will coach the Demons in 2026. ======================================================================

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