Here is what is making news for July 07, 2025.=======================Farmers across Colac Otway, Corangamite, Surf Coast and the wider south west are set to benefit from a major drought support boost.

The State Government has announced an extra $75 million, taking total drought support to $144 million — including cash payments for eligible farming households and property rate relief.
==============================================Seasonal firefighter applications are now open in the Otways and Surf Coast, with Forest Fire Management Victoria recruiting 500 staff for the upcoming bushfire season.

Positions are available in Gellibrand, Barwon Downs, Lorne and Anglesea, offering outdoor work including fire response, planned burns, and land care.

Applications close July 27, with employment running from October through to May.==============================================A new parliamentary report has recommended increased and fairer funding for Victoria’s cultural and creative industries, with a stronger focus on regional areas such as the South West.

The report states that "Most of the Victorian State Government’s asset investment identified occurred in metropolitan Melbourne," but lists only two regional venues in the Geelong Performing Arts Centre and South West TAFE Library and Learning Hub.==============================================Emergency crews were called to the Otways around 11:45am Sunday morning after two motorbike riders were injured.

Colac SES assisted Ambulance Victoria with a carry-out rescue, while a second rider was airlifted to Melbourne for treatment.

The extent of their injuries is unknown.
==============================================A Terang motorbike rider has been fined after breaking his leg in four places during an off-road crash near Carlisle River last December.

The 36-year-old pleaded guilty in Warrnambool Magistrates Court to careless driving, after leaving the road to avoid dust and hitting a fallen tree at 50km/h.

He was placed on a good behaviour bond and ordered to pay $250 to the court fund.
============================================== AND IN SPORTIn the CDFNL Football action Otway Districts defeated Apollo Bay by 59 points.

Lorne defeated South Colac by a goal.

Colac Imperials made it nine in a row against Birregurra.

Irrewarra-Beeac smashed Simpson by 72 points.

AND our thoughts are with Alvie FNC after its match with the Western Eagles was abandoned after a medical emergency to a club official. Both sides will split the points.==============================================The Colac Tigers footballers enjoyed a successful hitout winning by 92 points against Grovedale.

Zach Zydbel was named best on ground, Adam Garner kicked a match high four goals.

WHILE in the A-Grade netball - the girls secured their first win of the season defeating Grovedale 66-56.
==============================================The Hampden Football League won two out of its three weekend interleague matches with the Ballarat Football league.

The Bottlegreens prevailed by six points in the under 17s.

Won by 27 in the under 19s females

BUT unfortunately lost by 84 points in the under 23 males.==============================================

Here is what is making news for July 07, 2025.=======================Farmers across Colac Otway, Corangamite, Surf Coast and the wider south west are set to benefit from a major drought support boost. The State Government has announced an extra $75 million, taking total drought support to $144 million &mdash; including cash payments for eligible farming households and property rate relief. ==============================================Seasonal firefighter applications are now open in the Otways and Surf Coast, with Forest Fire Management Victoria recruiting 500 staff for the upcoming bushfire season. Positions are available in Gellibrand, Barwon Downs, Lorne and Anglesea, offering outdoor work including fire response, planned burns, and land care. Applications close July 27, with employment running from October through to May.==============================================A new parliamentary report has recommended increased and fairer funding for Victoria&rsquo;s cultural and creative industries, with a stronger focus on regional areas such as the South West. The report states that "Most of the Victorian State Government&rsquo;s asset investment identified occurred in metropolitan Melbourne," but lists only two regional venues in the Geelong Performing Arts Centre and South West TAFE Library and Learning Hub.==============================================Emergency crews were called to the Otways around 11:45am Sunday morning after two motorbike riders were injured. Colac SES assisted Ambulance Victoria with a carry-out rescue, while a second rider was airlifted to Melbourne for treatment. The extent of their injuries is unknown. ==============================================A Terang motorbike rider has been fined after breaking his leg in four places during an off-road crash near Carlisle River last December. The 36-year-old pleaded guilty in Warrnambool Magistrates Court to careless driving, after leaving the road to avoid dust and hitting a fallen tree at 50km/h. He was placed on a good behaviour bond and ordered to pay $250 to the court fund. ==============================================&nbsp;AND IN SPORTIn the CDFNL Football action Otway Districts defeated Apollo Bay by 59 points. Lorne defeated South Colac by a goal. Colac Imperials made it nine in a row against Birregurra. Irrewarra-Beeac smashed Simpson by 72 points. AND our thoughts are with Alvie FNC after its match with the Western Eagles was abandoned after a medical emergency to a club official. Both sides will split the points.==============================================The Colac Tigers footballers enjoyed a successful hitout winning by 92 points against Grovedale. Zach Zydbel was named best on ground, Adam Garner kicked a match high four goals. WHILE in the A-Grade netball - the girls secured their first win of the season defeating Grovedale 66-56. ==============================================The Hampden Football League won two out of its three weekend interleague matches with the Ballarat Football league. The Bottlegreens prevailed by six points in the under 17s. Won by 27 in the under 19s females BUT unfortunately lost by 84 points in the under 23 males.==============================================

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