Here is what is making news for July 18, 2025.
========================A piece of Winchelsea history has hit the market - with a 120 year old former church up for sale.

The former Catholic presbytery, built in 1906, sits near the Barwon River and features original period details.

Going under the hammer on August 2 the property has been priced to sell at $400,000 to $440,000 dollars.
================================================It's a big weekend for Bluewater leisure winter with the soft launch of new equipment upgrades.

Interim Colac Otway Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says a soft launch will occur tomorrow with a formal opening on Monday.
================================================A once-small youth program in Colac is now helping change lives.

‘The Drop-In’ at the Salvos Community Centre has grown into a vital space for disengaged students, offering flexible learning and community connection.

Colac Corps Leader Josiah Van Niekerk says the drop in has developed to become what it is over time.
================================================Colac’s Hoedown for Hay is fast approaching, and Aussie Hay Runners founder Linda Widdup says the event is shaping up as a heartfelt celebration with purpose.

Set for August 16, the hoedown aims to raise money and spirits, supporting farmers hit hard by tough seasonal conditions.================================================Year 12 students from across Corangamite Shire and Mortlake are invited to let their hair down at the 2025 Winter Ball.

The event will be held at Camperdown’s Theatre Royal on Saturday 9 August from 7pm, with music from DJ Corey Ryan and plenty of winter-themed fun.
================================================A special ride will take place this October... with a goal of raising some funds and awareness... for the work of South West Healthcare's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

Craig Toohey is gearing up to cycle 430kms solo across the region... with the two day effort to start and finish in Warrnambool.. and pass through Portland, Hamilton and Camperdown================================================AND IN SPORTColac and District football and netball action returns this weekend -

With a finals shaping clash between Alvie and South Colac.

Irrewarra-Beeac hosts Apollo Bay.

Birregurra plays Simpson.

Colac Imperials face off against Western Eagles.

and the Otway Districts travel to Lorne.
================================================The Colac Tigers will be on the road for this weekends GFL action.
The Tigers currently sitting fourth will take on St Albans who currently sit eighth, as the GFL heading into the final seven weeks of its season.
================================================In the weekends Hampden Football League Action -

Cobden looks to make it two in a row against the Hamilton Kangaroos.

While Camperdown faces North Warrnambool.================================================

Here is what is making news for July 18, 2025. ========================A piece of Winchelsea history has hit the market - with a 120 year old former church up for sale. The former Catholic presbytery, built in 1906, sits near the Barwon River and features original period details. Going under the hammer on August 2 the property has been priced to sell at $400,000 to $440,000 dollars. ================================================It's a big weekend for Bluewater leisure winter with the soft launch of new equipment upgrades. Interim Colac Otway Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says a soft launch will occur tomorrow with a formal opening on Monday. ================================================A once-small youth program in Colac is now helping change lives. &lsquo;The Drop-In&rsquo; at the Salvos Community Centre has grown into a vital space for disengaged students, offering flexible learning and community connection. Colac Corps Leader Josiah Van Niekerk says the drop in has developed to become what it is over time. ================================================Colac&rsquo;s Hoedown for Hay is fast approaching, and Aussie Hay Runners founder Linda Widdup says the event is shaping up as a heartfelt celebration with purpose. Set for August 16, the hoedown aims to raise money and spirits, supporting farmers hit hard by tough seasonal conditions.================================================Year 12 students from across Corangamite Shire and Mortlake are invited to let their hair down at the 2025 Winter Ball. The event will be held at Camperdown&rsquo;s Theatre Royal on Saturday 9 August from 7pm, with music from DJ Corey Ryan and plenty of winter-themed fun. ================================================A special ride will take place this October... with a goal of raising some funds and awareness... for the work of South West Healthcare's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Craig Toohey is gearing up to cycle 430kms solo across the region... with the two day effort to start and finish in Warrnambool.. and pass through Portland, Hamilton and Camperdown================================================AND IN SPORTColac and District football and netball action returns this weekend - With a finals shaping clash between Alvie and South Colac. Irrewarra-Beeac hosts Apollo Bay. Birregurra plays Simpson. Colac Imperials face off against Western Eagles. and the Otway Districts travel to Lorne. ================================================The Colac Tigers will be on the road for this weekends GFL action. The Tigers currently sitting fourth will take on St Albans who currently sit eighth, as the GFL heading into the final seven weeks of its season. ================================================In the weekends Hampden Football League Action - Cobden looks to make it two in a row against the Hamilton Kangaroos. While Camperdown faces North Warrnambool.================================================

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