Here is what is making news for July 21, 2025.
===============================Police are investigating a deadly car crash near Simpson that occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Emergency services were called to Tomahawk Creek Road around 3.40am, where a car had struck multiple trees.

The male driver died at the scene, while a male passenger suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
==============================================================A new whale-watching lookout has opened on Victoria’s Shipwreck Coast.

Named Poombeeyt Koontapool which means “Breath of the Whale” – the $8 million-dollar platform sits near The Blowhole in the Loch Ard Precinct of Port Campbell National Park.
==============================================================It was a busy weekend for SES Colac's unit with a downed tree at Gellibrand seeing members called out in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Colac SES Unit Controller Steve Tevelein says he commends the team for its turnout and efforts over the weekend. (web)==============================================================Search warrants were executed in Camperdown last week... as part of an investigation by Ballarat CIU detectives 

On June 18... Ballarat Police responded to reports a male was allegedly in possession of a handgun inside a licensed premises in the Ballarat CBD

After extensive enquiries they identified several persons of interest... including two 19 year olds and a 20 year old from the Camperdown area 
==============================================================In a major boost for regional health, the Good Friday Appeal has announced $3 million to support 41 regional health services across Victoria and Southern NSW.

Barwon South West will receive $600,000 to upgrade paediatric care with vital equipment like neonatal cots, jaundice screening devices, and portable pain relief machines.
==============================================================Eligible concession card holders in Corangamite Shire can save on cat desexing, microchipping, and get their first year of registration free.

The program is available at participating local vets including Terang, Cobden, Camperdown, and Timboon.

Council encourages pet owners to take advantage of this offer to reduce unwanted litters and help reunite lost cats faster.==============================================================AND IN SPORTAs finals action in the CDFNL nears - there was plenty of lopsided results in the weekends actions.

Alvie flexed its muscles to beat South Colac by 62 points.

Irrewarra-Beeac beat Apollo Bay by 68.

Birregurra defeated Simpson by 15.

Colac Imperials smashed the Western Eagles by 110.

AND Lorne thumped Otway Districts by 51 points.
==============================================================The Colac Tigers had a successful weekend in the GFL, notching up a 36-point football win over St Albans.

Kane Smartt led the way with three goals, while Jack Skinner was named best-on-ground.

In netball, the Tigers dominated the Supersaints, storming to a 28-goal win.==============================================================In the Hampden League football action, the Cobden Bombers have made it two in a row thanks to a five point win over the Hamilton Kangaroos.

AND the Camperdown Magpies nearly knocked off the top of the ladder North Warrnambool Eagles, only going down by eight points.
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Here is what is making news for July 21, 2025. ===============================Police are investigating a deadly car crash near Simpson that occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning. Emergency services were called to Tomahawk Creek Road around 3.40am, where a car had struck multiple trees. The male driver died at the scene, while a male passenger suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital. ==============================================================A new whale-watching lookout has opened on Victoria&rsquo;s Shipwreck Coast. Named Poombeeyt Koontapool which means &ldquo;Breath of the Whale&rdquo; &ndash; the $8 million-dollar platform sits near The Blowhole in the Loch Ard Precinct of Port Campbell National Park. ==============================================================It was a busy weekend for SES Colac's unit with a downed tree at Gellibrand seeing members called out in the early hours of Sunday morning. Colac SES Unit Controller Steve Tevelein says he commends the team for its turnout and efforts over the weekend. (web)==============================================================Search warrants were executed in Camperdown last week... as part of an investigation by Ballarat CIU detectives&nbsp; On June 18... Ballarat Police responded to reports a male was allegedly in possession of a handgun inside a licensed premises in the Ballarat CBD After extensive enquiries they identified several persons of interest... including two 19 year olds and a 20 year old from the Camperdown area&nbsp; ==============================================================In a major boost for regional health, the Good Friday Appeal has announced $3 million to support 41 regional health services across Victoria and Southern NSW. Barwon South West will receive $600,000 to upgrade paediatric care with vital equipment like neonatal cots, jaundice screening devices, and portable pain relief machines. ==============================================================Eligible concession card holders in Corangamite Shire can save on cat desexing, microchipping, and get their first year of registration free. The program is available at participating local vets including Terang, Cobden, Camperdown, and Timboon. Council encourages pet owners to take advantage of this offer to reduce unwanted litters and help reunite lost cats faster.==============================================================AND IN SPORTAs finals action in the CDFNL nears - there was plenty of lopsided results in the weekends actions. Alvie flexed its muscles to beat South Colac by 62 points. Irrewarra-Beeac beat Apollo Bay by 68. Birregurra defeated Simpson by 15. Colac Imperials smashed the Western Eagles by 110. AND Lorne thumped Otway Districts by 51 points. ==============================================================The Colac Tigers had a successful weekend in the GFL, notching up a 36-point football win over St Albans. Kane Smartt led the way with three goals, while Jack Skinner was named best-on-ground. In netball, the Tigers dominated the Supersaints, storming to a 28-goal win.==============================================================In the Hampden League football action, the Cobden Bombers have made it two in a row thanks to a five point win over the Hamilton Kangaroos. AND the Camperdown Magpies nearly knocked off the top of the ladder North Warrnambool Eagles, only going down by eight points. ==============================================================

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