Here is what is making news for February 25, 2026.=======================================Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West has returned from a major advocacy week at Parliament House.

C-E-O Jodie Hill joined sister organizations in Melbourne to meet with M-Ps and Ministers, securing pledges of support for the sector.
==============================================================================An experienced executive and Order of Australia recipient will share her leadership journey with Corangamite residents next Wednesday morning. 
==============================================================================A small but mighty team of local volunteers is celebrating a massive win for kids with cancer this week.

The Colac Camp Convoy committee has officially handed over more than forty-five thousand dollars to Camp Quality following their 2025 fundraising efforts. 
==============================================================================Corangamite Shire has launched "Explore and Talk," a new series of landmark tours designed to help residents connect and stay active.
==============================================================================The Corangamite Catchment Management Authorities recovery works have begun across the region including mapping fire impacts to Corangamite CMA projects and supporting landholders.
==============================================================================Following the devastating Otway blazes, local producers are being reminded that reliable water is as critical as feed for surviving stock.
==============================================================================AND IN SPORTCarlton superstar and Cobden export Sam Walsh has officially turned his back on free agency, signing a massive eight-year contract extension to remain at IKON Park.

The deal, reportedly worth over ten million dollars, (Could probably get you that winery Lil) keeps the former number-one draft pick in the Navy Blue until the end of 2034. 
==============================================================================Hampden League clubs are at the heart of an expanded 2026 Western Victoria Female Football season following the official fixture release.

In a major boost for the region, Terang Mortlake will introduce its first Senior Women’s side, while Warrnambool will field a full complement of junior and senior teams. 
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Here is what is making news for February 25, 2026.=======================================Women&rsquo;s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West has returned from a major advocacy week at Parliament House. C-E-O Jodie Hill joined sister organizations in Melbourne to meet with M-Ps and Ministers, securing pledges of support for the sector. ==============================================================================An experienced executive and Order of Australia recipient will share her leadership journey with Corangamite residents next Wednesday morning.&nbsp; ==============================================================================A small but mighty team of local volunteers is celebrating a massive win for kids with cancer this week. The Colac Camp Convoy committee has officially handed over more than forty-five thousand dollars to Camp Quality following their 2025 fundraising efforts.&nbsp; ==============================================================================Corangamite Shire has launched "Explore and Talk," a new series of landmark tours designed to help residents connect and stay active. ==============================================================================The Corangamite Catchment Management Authorities recovery works have begun across the region including mapping fire impacts to Corangamite CMA projects and supporting landholders. ==============================================================================Following the devastating Otway blazes, local producers are being reminded that reliable water is as critical as feed for surviving stock. ==============================================================================AND IN SPORTCarlton superstar and Cobden export Sam Walsh has officially turned his back on free agency, signing a massive eight-year contract extension to remain at IKON Park. The deal, reportedly worth over ten million dollars, (Could probably get you that winery Lil) keeps the former number-one draft pick in the Navy Blue until the end of 2034.&nbsp; ==============================================================================Hampden League clubs are at the heart of an expanded 2026 Western Victoria Female Football season following the official fixture release. In a major boost for the region, Terang Mortlake will introduce its first Senior Women&rsquo;s side, while Warrnambool will field a full complement of junior and senior teams.&nbsp; =======================================&nbsp;=======================================

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