Here is what is making news for July 31, 2025.===========================Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism has launched the Great Accessible Road Trip campaign, celebrating inclusive travel along Victoria’s coastline.
======================================================The Lifeblood Mobile Donation Centre left Colac yesterday but will back back on August 5.

Changes have been made to make it easier for another cohort to donate blood.

Red Cross Lifeblood who operate donor centres across the Country are reducing the wait period that previously applied to most cancer survivors. 
======================================================A Camperdown man with a long history of drug offences has been placed on a good behaviour bond until January 23 next year after cannabis was found at his home.

Police executed a search warrant at a Dawson Street address in April, locating less than a gram of cannabis.
======================================================Community input will be at the forefront of the Colac Otway Shire council's mind as it comes up with a new draft strategy which will guide public art projects across the region.

Interim CEO Andrew Tenni says the Shire would love input from artists on how to liven up the Colac-Otway area.
======================================================The State Government says it’s delivered smoother and safer roads across Victoria, with its $964 million maintenance program wrapping up this month.

Hundreds of kilometres have been resurfaced or rebuilt, with crews repairing more than 211,000 potholes and replacing almost 41,000 road signs.
======================================================The 2nd Colac Sea Scout Hall will open its doors to the public on this Saturday, August 2, from 10am.

Visitors can view historic photos, record books, and vintage uniforms celebrating the group’s 100-year history.
======================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekend’s baseball,

The Colac Braves’ Division Two and Division Four sides will both travel to face the East Belmont Saints.
======================================================In the weekends Colac Otway Rovers soccer action -

The Division 1 team will take on Barwon SC.

Division 2 is at home against Geelong Rangers.

Division 3 will play Barwon SC.

while the Women play Leopold.
======================================================Colac netballer Zara Walters will play in her fourth grand final in as many years when the Melbourne Vixens take on the West Coast Fever this Saturday.

Staring down the barrel of a preliminary final loss - Walters says a three quarter address from coach Simone McKinnis helped turn the tide.
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Here is what is making news for July 31, 2025.===========================Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism has launched the Great Accessible Road Trip campaign, celebrating inclusive travel along Victoria&rsquo;s coastline. ======================================================The Lifeblood Mobile Donation Centre left Colac yesterday but will back back on August 5. Changes have been made to make it easier for another cohort to donate blood. Red Cross Lifeblood who operate donor centres across the Country are reducing the wait period that previously applied to most cancer survivors.&nbsp; ======================================================A Camperdown man with a long history of drug offences has been placed on a good behaviour bond until January 23 next year after cannabis was found at his home. Police executed a search warrant at a Dawson Street address in April, locating less than a gram of cannabis. ======================================================Community input will be at the forefront of the Colac Otway Shire council's mind as it comes up with a new draft strategy which will guide public art projects across the region. Interim CEO Andrew Tenni says the Shire would love input from artists on how to liven up the Colac-Otway area. ======================================================The State Government says it&rsquo;s delivered smoother and safer roads across Victoria, with its $964 million maintenance program wrapping up this month. Hundreds of kilometres have been resurfaced or rebuilt, with crews repairing more than 211,000 potholes and replacing almost 41,000 road signs. ======================================================The 2nd Colac Sea Scout Hall will open its doors to the public on this Saturday, August 2, from 10am. Visitors can view historic photos, record books, and vintage uniforms celebrating the group&rsquo;s 100-year history. ======================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekend&rsquo;s baseball, The Colac Braves&rsquo; Division Two and Division Four sides will both travel to face the East Belmont Saints. ======================================================In the weekends Colac Otway Rovers soccer action - The Division 1 team will take on Barwon SC. Division 2 is at home against Geelong Rangers. Division 3 will play Barwon SC. while the Women play Leopold. ======================================================Colac netballer Zara Walters will play in her fourth grand final in as many years when the Melbourne Vixens take on the West Coast Fever this Saturday. Staring down the barrel of a preliminary final loss - Walters says a three quarter address from coach Simone McKinnis helped turn the tide. ======================================================

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