Here is what is making news for July 08, 2025.
====================================Families in Birregurra have a new spot to explore, with the town’s revamped playspace officially open for the school holidays.

The $275,000 project at Birregurra Park includes play towers, a climbing maze, swings, and nature play features — all designed for kids of all ages and abilities.

Colac Otway Shire Council says it’s a great new attraction for locals and visitors alike.
========================================================================Telstra is boosting mobile coverage across Barwon South West communities, with a $14 million local investment set to deliver upgrades over the next 12 months.

The rollout includes more than 40 new projects in towns like Colac and Hamilton.
========================================================================Gibson Steps near the Twelve Apostles will remain closed throughout the school holidays due to ongoing safety concerns.

The popular site was shut after a rock fall last month, with geotechnical assessments still underway.

Authorities say further falls and increased water flow near the cliff have prompted more investigations.
========================================================================Colac Otway Shire is celebrating funding for four new sport and recreation projects.

A regional playspace is in the works for Lake Colac, with State and Council funds committed to the design phase.

Acting Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says Netball courts in Colac, Gellibrand, and Irrewillipe will receive modern LED lighting upgrades, replacing aging halogen systems.
========================================================================Camperdown will host an event for NAIDOC Week today running from 10 am.

This year’s National NAIDOC Week marks 50 years of the week-long celebrations, and the theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates achievements of the past and the bright future ahead.
========================================================================Corangamite Shire Council is calling on the State Government to rethink a sharp increase to the waste levy set for 2025–26.

Councillor Jamie Vogels says the levy will rise by nearly 30%, pushing waste fees up by as much as 14% for local residents and landfill users.

He slammed the move as another cost burden on struggling regional communities, labelling it a "slap in the face" during a cost-of-living and drought crisis.
========================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac Braves Division 2 side dominated Bellarine in a crushing 11-nil victory at Eastern Reserve.

Division 4 had a walk over with the North Western Titans Forfeiting. It means the match goes down as a 9-0 win.
========================================================================A fast field lined up for Saturday’s Seniors cycling race, with Ross Clark powering to victory after a bold late move.

He edged out Tony Prytz and Peter Theodore, who were part of the lead trio from the start.
========================================================================It was a tough weekend on the pitch for the Colac Otway Rovers teams.

In Division 1, the Rovers suffered a two-nil loss to Leopold.

In Division 2, Rovers drew with Ocean Grove.

In Division 3, the Rovers lost 9-nil to Barwon Heads,

AND in the Rovers senior women's fixture - they lost 9-1 versus golden plains.
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Here is what is making news for July 08, 2025. ====================================Families in Birregurra have a new spot to explore, with the town&rsquo;s revamped playspace officially open for the school holidays. The $275,000 project at Birregurra Park includes play towers, a climbing maze, swings, and nature play features &mdash; all designed for kids of all ages and abilities. Colac Otway Shire Council says it&rsquo;s a great new attraction for locals and visitors alike. ========================================================================Telstra is boosting mobile coverage across Barwon South West communities, with a $14 million local investment set to deliver upgrades over the next 12 months. The rollout includes more than 40 new projects in towns like Colac and Hamilton. ========================================================================Gibson Steps near the Twelve Apostles will remain closed throughout the school holidays due to ongoing safety concerns. The popular site was shut after a rock fall last month, with geotechnical assessments still underway. Authorities say further falls and increased water flow near the cliff have prompted more investigations. ========================================================================Colac Otway Shire is celebrating funding for four new sport and recreation projects. A regional playspace is in the works for Lake Colac, with State and Council funds committed to the design phase. Acting Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says Netball courts in Colac, Gellibrand, and Irrewillipe will receive modern LED lighting upgrades, replacing aging halogen systems. ========================================================================Camperdown will host an event for NAIDOC Week today running from 10 am. This year&rsquo;s National NAIDOC Week marks 50 years of the week-long celebrations, and the theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision &amp; Legacy, celebrates achievements of the past and the bright future ahead. ========================================================================Corangamite Shire Council is calling on the State Government to rethink a sharp increase to the waste levy set for 2025&ndash;26. Councillor Jamie Vogels says the levy will rise by nearly 30%, pushing waste fees up by as much as 14% for local residents and landfill users. He slammed the move as another cost burden on struggling regional communities, labelling it a "slap in the face" during a cost-of-living and drought crisis. ========================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac Braves Division 2 side dominated Bellarine in a crushing 11-nil victory at Eastern Reserve. Division 4 had a walk over with the North Western Titans Forfeiting. It means the match goes down as a 9-0 win. ========================================================================A fast field lined up for Saturday&rsquo;s Seniors cycling race, with Ross Clark powering to victory after a bold late move. He edged out Tony Prytz and Peter Theodore, who were part of the lead trio from the start. ========================================================================It was a tough weekend on the pitch for the Colac Otway Rovers teams. In Division 1, the Rovers suffered a two-nil loss to Leopold. In Division 2, Rovers drew with Ocean Grove. In Division 3, the Rovers lost 9-nil to Barwon Heads, AND in the Rovers senior women's fixture - they lost 9-1 versus golden plains. ========================================================================

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