Here is what is making news for June 06, 2025.
======================================Camperdown is in the spotlight as a finalist in the Small Town category of the 2025 VTIC Top Tourism Town awards.

It follows in the footsteps of nearby Timboon, which won gold last year. 
======================================Time is running out for Corangamite Shire residents to have their say on several key draft plans and strategies.

Mayor Kate Makin says consultation is still open, but only until this Sunday.
======================================The Colac Otway Shire Council has secured nearly $349,410-dollars from the Victorian Government’s Green Links Program to restore Barongarook Creek.

11 hectares of degraded creek frontage will be transformed into a thriving natural habitat. (web)
======================================The G21 Geelong Region Alliance is preparing for major changes, with the Board announcing a new model to keep the regional advocacy body going despite tight council budgets.

After 23 years of service—including work across Colac Otway Shire—G21 will no longer employ dedicated staff or run its long-standing pillar groups.
======================================Richardson Real Estate is braving the chill for a good cause, joining this year’s DIY Big Freeze to raise funds for FightMND.

Today at 3pm, members of staff will take the plunge into icy water.
======================================There’s a renewed plea for southwest drivers to slow down, with road deaths across regional Victoria at alarming levels.

So far this year, 134 lives have been lost on Victorian roads—80 of those in the regions.

The TAC is urging Colac and Corangamite motorists to stick to speed limits, especially as wet winter conditions set in.
======================================Farmers across Victoria, including the southwest, are taking safety into their own hands through the Safety Learning Network.

With support from WorkSafe, 26 farms have introduced changes like QR codes for machine safety videos, simpler induction processes, and multilingual training tools.
======================================With World Environment Day today, the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is encouraging locals to take simple steps to help protect our waterways.

CEO Dr Amber Clarke says rivers, lakes and wetlands are the lifeblood of our communities—and small actions can make a big difference.
======================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekend's AFL action - two of Cobden's great football exports with face-off.
Essendon's Zac Merrett and Carlton's Sam Walsh will play on Sunday, with Winchelsea's Darcy Parish nearing a return.

Birregurra's Lewis Melican and the Sydney Swans will look to get back on the winners list against Richmond.

WHILE Colac's Will McLachlan staked his case for a return kicking 5 goals for Brisbane against Essendon in the VFL last weekend.
======================================This weekend two local football talents will travel to Perth to represent Vic Country when they take on Western Australia.

Colac's Ben Rongdit and Cobden's Archie Taylor will play this Saturday.

The match can be streamed online via the AFL's website.
======================================Colac netballer Zara Walters and her Melbourne Vixens teammates eagerly await a Melbourne derby showdown this weekend against crosstown rivals in the Melbourne Mavericks.

The Vixens come off a ten goal win against the Giants, and only sit outside the top four by percentage.
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Here is what is making news for June 06, 2025. ======================================Camperdown is in the spotlight as a finalist in the Small Town category of the 2025 VTIC Top Tourism Town awards. It follows in the footsteps of nearby Timboon, which won gold last year.&nbsp; ======================================Time is running out for Corangamite Shire residents to have their say on several key draft plans and strategies. Mayor Kate Makin says consultation is still open, but only until this Sunday. ======================================The Colac Otway Shire Council has secured nearly $349,410-dollars from the Victorian Government&rsquo;s Green Links Program to restore Barongarook Creek. 11 hectares of degraded creek frontage will be transformed into a thriving natural habitat. (web) ======================================The G21 Geelong Region Alliance is preparing for major changes, with the Board announcing a new model to keep the regional advocacy body going despite tight council budgets. After 23 years of service&mdash;including work across Colac Otway Shire&mdash;G21 will no longer employ dedicated staff or run its long-standing pillar groups. ======================================Richardson Real Estate is braving the chill for a good cause, joining this year&rsquo;s DIY Big Freeze to raise funds for FightMND. Today at 3pm, members of staff will take the plunge into icy water. ======================================There&rsquo;s a renewed plea for southwest drivers to slow down, with road deaths across regional Victoria at alarming levels. So far this year, 134 lives have been lost on Victorian roads&mdash;80 of those in the regions. The TAC is urging Colac and Corangamite motorists to stick to speed limits, especially as wet winter conditions set in. ======================================Farmers across Victoria, including the southwest, are taking safety into their own hands through the Safety Learning Network. With support from WorkSafe, 26 farms have introduced changes like QR codes for machine safety videos, simpler induction processes, and multilingual training tools. ======================================With World Environment Day today, the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is encouraging locals to take simple steps to help protect our waterways. CEO Dr Amber Clarke says rivers, lakes and wetlands are the lifeblood of our communities&mdash;and small actions can make a big difference. ======================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekend's AFL action - two of Cobden's great football exports with face-off. Essendon's Zac Merrett and Carlton's Sam Walsh will play on Sunday, with Winchelsea's Darcy Parish nearing a return. Birregurra's Lewis Melican and the Sydney Swans will look to get back on the winners list against Richmond. WHILE Colac's Will McLachlan staked his case for a return kicking 5 goals for Brisbane against Essendon in the VFL last weekend. ======================================This weekend two local football talents will travel to Perth to represent Vic Country when they take on Western Australia. Colac's Ben Rongdit and Cobden's Archie Taylor will play this Saturday. The match can be streamed online via the AFL's website. ======================================Colac netballer Zara Walters and her Melbourne Vixens teammates eagerly await a Melbourne derby showdown this weekend against crosstown rivals in the Melbourne Mavericks. The Vixens come off a ten goal win against the Giants, and only sit outside the top four by percentage. ===================

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