Here is what is making news for Jule 23, 2025.
=======================================A Dreeite farmer has been fined $75,000 and banned from owning or managing cattle for a decade, following one of the region’s worst animal cruelty cases.

The man pleaded guilty to 23 charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, with offences spanning four years across multiple south-west properties.
==============================================================================The Good Friday Appeal will be coming to Colac today as a thank you to regional Victoria, in what has been a record breaking year for the appeal.

Good Friday Appeal's Executive Director Rebecca Cowan says without the efforts of regional Victoria, funds totalling more than $5-million dollars would not have been raised.==============================================================================Time’s almost up to apply for seasonal firefighting jobs with Forest Fire Management Victoria.

Applications close this Sunday, July 27, for outdoor roles based in Gellibrand, Barwon Downs, Lorne and Anglesea.
==============================================================================This National Farm Safety Week -- Farm Safe have launched their Second Chances -- Who Knows How Many You’ll Get' campaign.

It urges farmers to turn those that were close moments into lasting safety improvements -- because second chances aren’t guaranteed.
==============================================================================A new EPA guide is helping South West Victorian farmers manage grazing impacts near waterways.

EPA Regional Director Jessica Bandiera says it outlines key risks like overgrazing and runoff, while offering tips such as fencing, revegetation, and off-stream watering systems.
==============================================================================Colac’s Walk the Walk Festival returns October 4, offering 12- and 24-hour relay events at the Showgrounds to support mental health.

LET’S TALK Colac's Melissa Smith says this year brings about a change to the event.
==============================================================================AND IN SPORTCobden-born jockey Rose Hammond claimed a career highlight at Flemington, winning the Rising Stars final aboard Lake Vostok.

But the high was followed by a setback — Hammond was suspended for eight meetings after breaching whip rules.

She used the whip five times too many before the 100-metre mark, earning a ban from July 30 to August 6 and a $1,200 fine.
==============================================================================In the weekend's Colac Golf results -

Mark Ritchie took out the A-Grade win in round 3 of the Winter cup.

Sam Rix finished second.

Fiona Scott won B-Grade.

Wayne O'Dowd won C-Grade==============================================================================

Here is what is making news for Jule 23, 2025. =======================================A Dreeite farmer has been fined $75,000 and banned from owning or managing cattle for a decade, following one of the region&rsquo;s worst animal cruelty cases. The man pleaded guilty to 23 charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, with offences spanning four years across multiple south-west properties. ==============================================================================The Good Friday Appeal will be coming to Colac today as a thank you to regional Victoria, in what has been a record breaking year for the appeal. Good Friday Appeal's Executive Director Rebecca Cowan says without the efforts of regional Victoria, funds totalling more than $5-million dollars would not have been raised.==============================================================================Time&rsquo;s almost up to apply for seasonal firefighting jobs with Forest Fire Management Victoria. Applications close this Sunday, July 27, for outdoor roles based in Gellibrand, Barwon Downs, Lorne and Anglesea. ==============================================================================This National Farm Safety Week -- Farm Safe have launched their Second Chances -- Who Knows How Many You&rsquo;ll Get' campaign. It urges farmers to turn those that were close moments into lasting safety improvements -- because second chances aren&rsquo;t guaranteed. ==============================================================================A new EPA guide is helping South West Victorian farmers manage grazing impacts near waterways. EPA Regional Director Jessica Bandiera says it outlines key risks like overgrazing and runoff, while offering tips such as fencing, revegetation, and off-stream watering systems. ==============================================================================Colac&rsquo;s Walk the Walk Festival returns October 4, offering 12- and 24-hour relay events at the Showgrounds to support mental health. LET&rsquo;S TALK Colac's Melissa Smith says this year brings about a change to the event. ==============================================================================AND IN SPORTCobden-born jockey Rose Hammond claimed a career highlight at Flemington, winning the Rising Stars final aboard Lake Vostok. But the high was followed by a setback &mdash; Hammond was suspended for eight meetings after breaching whip rules. She used the whip five times too many before the 100-metre mark, earning a ban from July 30 to August 6 and a $1,200 fine. ==============================================================================In the weekend's Colac Golf results - Mark Ritchie took out the A-Grade win in round 3 of the Winter cup. Sam Rix finished second. Fiona Scott won B-Grade. Wayne O'Dowd won C-Grade==============================================================================

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