Here is what is making news for February 24, 2026.=====================================Colac Otway Scholarship recipients have been named for the Australian Dairy Farmers Corporation.

Local recipients include Eisha Howard, Nadia Vogels and Genevieve McGuane, while Sophie Noy and Luke Hannigan will also be awarded with their scholarship in the coming weeks.
==========================================================================The Opposition has committed millions of dollars to expand a crime prevention program that sees former offenders mentoring at-risk youth.

Youth Activating Youth is currently backed by private organisations and is reporting strong success in reducing crime across the state, including the South West.
==========================================================================Colac Otway and Corangamite farmers are encouraged to make the trek down the highway to attend the Today, Tomorrow and Beyond conference, hosted by Genetics Australia next month in Geelong.

Genetics Australia CEO Anthony Shelly says the event will bring together local and international speakers, farmers, and leaders from the dairy and beef industries.
==========================================================================The Colac and Corangamite regions are in for a damp week as a tropical low-pressure system moves across the state.

Senior Meteorologist Ilarna Cherny says while some areas may see high-intensity bursts, overall rainfall will remain low through to the weekend.
==========================================================================Maintenance is set to begin this Thursday on the public toilet block at the Port Campbell Surf Life Saving Club.

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority will be replacing the building's roof to ensure the facilities remain in top shape for the community.
==========================================================================The Colac Powercor depot is welcoming fresh faces this month as part of one of the company's largest apprentice intakes in years.

Among the fifty-one new recruits across the state are Will Darwin and Oliver Lockhart, who have both started their journey as apprentice lineworkers right here in Colac.

They join a diverse group of starters ranging from school leavers to career changers, including a former ER nurse and a snake catcher. 
==========================================================================AND IN SPORTCorangamite Midweek Pennant Bowls Action heats up this afternoon with Preliminary finals.

In Division 1 Winchelsea 1 plays City 1.

Division 2 will see Lorne 1 face Camperdown Magpies 2.

and in Division 3 City 3 will meet Central 2.
==========================================================================Junior cricket finals kick off tonight with it the first time two divisions will be completed in under 17s.

In Division 1 Colac will play Irrewarra Red, and Irrewarra Black meets Pomborneit.

In Division 2 Stoneyford plays Alvie, and West Warrion faces City United.
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Here is what is making news for February 24, 2026.=====================================Colac Otway Scholarship recipients have been named for the Australian Dairy Farmers Corporation. Local recipients include Eisha Howard, Nadia Vogels and Genevieve McGuane, while Sophie Noy and Luke Hannigan will also be awarded with their scholarship in the coming weeks. ==========================================================================The Opposition has committed millions of dollars to expand a crime prevention program that sees former offenders mentoring at-risk youth. Youth Activating Youth is currently backed by private organisations and is reporting strong success in reducing crime across the state, including the South West. ==========================================================================Colac Otway and Corangamite farmers are encouraged to make the trek down the highway to attend the Today, Tomorrow and Beyond conference, hosted by Genetics Australia next month in Geelong. Genetics Australia CEO Anthony Shelly says the event will bring together local and international speakers, farmers, and leaders from the dairy and beef industries. ==========================================================================The Colac and Corangamite regions are in for a damp week as a tropical low-pressure system moves across the state. Senior Meteorologist Ilarna Cherny says while some areas may see high-intensity bursts, overall rainfall will remain low through to the weekend. ==========================================================================Maintenance is set to begin this Thursday on the public toilet block at the Port Campbell Surf Life Saving Club. The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority will be replacing the building's roof to ensure the facilities remain in top shape for the community. ==========================================================================The Colac Powercor depot is welcoming fresh faces this month as part of one of the company's largest apprentice intakes in years. Among the fifty-one new recruits across the state are Will Darwin and Oliver Lockhart, who have both started their journey as apprentice lineworkers right here in Colac. They join a diverse group of starters ranging from school leavers to career changers, including a former ER nurse and a snake catcher.&nbsp; ==========================================================================AND IN SPORTCorangamite Midweek Pennant Bowls Action heats up this afternoon with Preliminary finals. In Division 1 Winchelsea 1 plays City 1. Division 2 will see Lorne 1 face Camperdown Magpies 2. and in Division 3 City 3 will meet Central 2. ==========================================================================Junior cricket finals kick off tonight with it the first time two divisions will be completed in under 17s. In Division 1 Colac will play Irrewarra Red, and Irrewarra Black meets Pomborneit. In Division 2 Stoneyford plays Alvie, and West Warrion faces City United. ==========================================================================

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