On the Pulse is scheduled and here is what is making news for July 10, 2026.====================================The Cobden Fire Brigade gathered at the local recreation reserve to honour the dedication of its members.

C-F-A Chief Officer Jason Heffernan and Board Member Bryce Morden attended the awards lunch to present multiple honours.

The highlight of the event was Geoff Fagan, who received a Special Recognition Award and an extraordinary seventy-year C-F-A Service Award. 
========================================================================Market optimism is growing across the Colac Otway region as the winter break concludes.

According to Colac Stock Agents Association President Matt Nelson, the current economic outlook is vastly improved compared to this time last year.
========================================================================The Riding for the Disabled Colac annual fundraising luncheon is exactly one month away, scheduled for Thursday, August thirteenth.

Running from eleven-thirty a-m to three-thirty p-m, the event will take place at the Lake Colac Bowls Club on Moore Street. 
========================================================================Yesterday saw the unveiling of the 270,00 dollar investment for double levelled loading ramps at the Colac Saleyards.

Colac Otway Shire Mayor Jason Schram says investing in the saleyards is crucial to ensure the sustainability of its future.
========================================================================The Coalition says soaring electricity prices show the Federal Government has failed to deliver on its election promise to lower household power bills.

Analysis released by the Opposition claims Australians have spent nearly 23 billion dollars more on electricity over the past four years.

Shadow Energy Minister and Wannon MP Dan Tehan says Labor needs to rethink its approach to energy policy.
========================================================================Not-for-profit and community organizations across Colac and the south-west are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of the A-N-Z Seeds of Renewal program.

Delivered alongside the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, the initiative offers grants of up to fifteen-thousand dollars.
========================================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends CDFNL action, The Western Eagles host Apollo Bay.

The Colac Imperials travel to Birregurra.

Lorne play South Colac in a huge clash.

Alvie faces Otway Districts.

And Simpson play Irrewarra-Beeac.
========================================================================In this weekends Geelong Football and Netball League fixtures the Colac Tigers will be at home.

The Tigers currently 6th, face Grovedale who are 8th.
========================================================================In this weekends Hampden League action Terang Mortlake hosts the Cobden Bombers.

North Warrnambool hosts Camperdown, in what is sure to be a big test for our local teams.
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On the Pulse is scheduled and here is what is making news for July 10, 2026.====================================The Cobden Fire Brigade gathered at the local recreation reserve to honour the dedication of its members. C-F-A Chief Officer Jason Heffernan and Board Member Bryce Morden attended the awards lunch to present multiple honours. The highlight of the event was Geoff Fagan, who received a Special Recognition Award and an extraordinary seventy-year C-F-A Service Award.&nbsp; ========================================================================Market optimism is growing across the Colac Otway region as the winter break concludes. According to Colac Stock Agents Association President Matt Nelson, the current economic outlook is vastly improved compared to this time last year. ========================================================================The Riding for the Disabled Colac annual fundraising luncheon is exactly one month away, scheduled for Thursday, August thirteenth. Running from eleven-thirty a-m to three-thirty p-m, the event will take place at the Lake Colac Bowls Club on Moore Street.&nbsp; ========================================================================Yesterday saw the unveiling of the 270,00 dollar investment for double levelled loading ramps at the Colac Saleyards. Colac Otway Shire Mayor Jason Schram says investing in the saleyards is crucial to ensure the sustainability of its future. ========================================================================The Coalition says soaring electricity prices show the Federal Government has failed to deliver on its election promise to lower household power bills. Analysis released by the Opposition claims Australians have spent nearly 23 billion dollars more on electricity over the past four years. Shadow Energy Minister and Wannon MP Dan Tehan says Labor needs to rethink its approach to energy policy. ========================================================================Not-for-profit and community organizations across Colac and the south-west are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of the A-N-Z Seeds of Renewal program. Delivered alongside the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, the initiative offers grants of up to fifteen-thousand dollars. ========================================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends CDFNL action, The Western Eagles host Apollo Bay. The Colac Imperials travel to Birregurra. Lorne play South Colac in a huge clash. Alvie faces Otway Districts. And Simpson play Irrewarra-Beeac. ========================================================================In this weekends Geelong Football and Netball League fixtures the Colac Tigers will be at home. The Tigers currently 6th, face Grovedale who are 8th. ========================================================================In this weekends Hampden League action Terang Mortlake hosts the Cobden Bombers. North Warrnambool hosts Camperdown, in what is sure to be a big test for our local teams. ========================================================================

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