Here is what is making news for June 05, 2026.=====================================The R-A-C-V has launched its My Country Road survey, urging residents across the Colac Otway and Corangamite Shires to flag safety concerns on dangerous regional routes.
==========================================================================Colac Otway and Corangamite drivers are being urged to exercise extreme caution on the roads as winter conditions and King's Birthday long weekend traffic create hazardous driving environments.
==========================================================================National parks operated by Parks Victoria will be closed this long weekend as workers go on strike disputing pay with the State Government.

Colac Otway Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says while it is disappointing given the start to the year the region has had in terms of tourism, there will still be some offerings for those looking to capitalise on the long weekend.
==========================================================================The Lorne Pier has officially reopened to the public just in time for the busy long weekend rush.

While the pier itself is fully accessible, visitors are reminded that construction fencing and closures remain active around the broader work site.
==========================================================================The Push-Up Challenge is officially underway, with the team at headspace Colac leading the local charge.

Over the next twenty-four days, participants will complete three thousand three hundred and seven push-ups, a number honoring the lives lost to suicide in Australia in twenty-twenty-four. 
==========================================================================Black field crickets remain active in the south west, as a dry and warm autumn provided favourable conditions.

Dairy extension officer Michele Jolliffe says identifying and controlling this native species now can help prevent future damage to pastures and crops.==========================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac District Football Netball League has finalized its senior squads for this weekend's highly anticipated interleague clash against the Geelong District League.

Leading the senior netballers at Winchelsea's Eastern Reserve is captain Hayley Foster, supported by vice-captain Janelle Monaghan.

Meanwhile, the senior football side will be led by co-captains Elijah Reid and Sam Mulgrew, alongside vice-captain Luke O’Shannassy.

Both matches are scheduled to kick off this Saturday at two p-m.
==========================================================================Kardinia Park will continue to host the Geelong Football Netball League grand finals until at least the end of twenty-twenty-eight.

A new three-year agreement has been secured by A-F-L Barwon, the Geelong Cats, and the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust.

The iconic G-M-H-B-A Stadium remains the only A-F-L venue in Victoria to host a community league decider, ensuring local players and fans experience a world-class stage.
==========================================================================This weekends Hampden League sees a crosstown rivalry match for the regions teams.

Camperdown will host Cobden in a must win clash for both sides.
==========================================================================This weekend the Colac Tigers look to get back on the winners list as they take on Bell Park.

If the Tigers beat Bell Park in the football, they will leapfrog them into fifth spot.
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Here is what is making news for June 05, 2026.=====================================The R-A-C-V has launched its My Country Road survey, urging residents across the Colac Otway and Corangamite Shires to flag safety concerns on dangerous regional routes. ==========================================================================Colac Otway and Corangamite drivers are being urged to exercise extreme caution on the roads as winter conditions and King's Birthday long weekend traffic create hazardous driving environments. ==========================================================================National parks operated by Parks Victoria will be closed this long weekend as workers go on strike disputing pay with the State Government. Colac Otway Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says while it is disappointing given the start to the year the region has had in terms of tourism, there will still be some offerings for those looking to capitalise on the long weekend. ==========================================================================The Lorne Pier has officially reopened to the public just in time for the busy long weekend rush. While the pier itself is fully accessible, visitors are reminded that construction fencing and closures remain active around the broader work site. ==========================================================================The Push-Up Challenge is officially underway, with the team at headspace Colac leading the local charge. Over the next twenty-four days, participants will complete three thousand three hundred and seven push-ups, a number honoring the lives lost to suicide in Australia in twenty-twenty-four.&nbsp; ==========================================================================Black field crickets remain active in the south west, as a dry and warm autumn provided favourable conditions. Dairy extension officer Michele Jolliffe says identifying and controlling this native species now can help prevent future damage to pastures and crops.==========================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac District Football Netball League has finalized its senior squads for this weekend's highly anticipated interleague clash against the Geelong District League. Leading the senior netballers at Winchelsea's Eastern Reserve is captain Hayley Foster, supported by vice-captain Janelle Monaghan. Meanwhile, the senior football side will be led by co-captains Elijah Reid and Sam Mulgrew, alongside vice-captain Luke O&rsquo;Shannassy. Both matches are scheduled to kick off this Saturday at two p-m. ==========================================================================Kardinia Park will continue to host the Geelong Football Netball League grand finals until at least the end of twenty-twenty-eight. A new three-year agreement has been secured by A-F-L Barwon, the Geelong Cats, and the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust. The iconic G-M-H-B-A Stadium remains the only A-F-L venue in Victoria to host a community league decider, ensuring local players and fans experience a world-class stage. ==========================================================================This weekends Hampden League sees a crosstown rivalry match for the regions teams. Camperdown will host Cobden in a must win clash for both sides. ==========================================================================This weekend the Colac Tigers look to get back on the winners list as they take on Bell Park. If the Tigers beat Bell Park in the football, they will leapfrog them into fifth spot. ==========================================================================

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