Here is what is making news for June 18, 2025.===========================Bulla has raised its opening milk price following feedback from South west farmers and a review of current conditions across Colac-Otway and Corangamite regions.

After initially setting prices on June 2, the company has added another 30 cents per litre, bringing the range to between $8.70 and $9.50.===========================
===========================South West Victorian farmers are encouraged to take part in a 6-week online course to help plan for the future.

The Whole Farm Planning course, run by Agriculture Victoria, offers expert advice and tools to help improve farm layout, soil and water quality, and long-term sustainability. 
======================================================Victorian Fishing Authorities is reminding keen fisherman across the South West - especially those off the coast of Apollo Bay that the female rock lobster season is over.

VFA's Travis Dowling says that from June 1 until November it is illegal to capture female rock lobsters.
======================================================The Lions Club’s Need for Feed campaign is heading to Camperdown with its first-ever hay run to South West Victoria.

Drought conditions have worsened across the region, with farmers in Moyne, Corangamite, and Colac Otway shires now eligible for aid.
======================================================A new course starting in Colac is set to boost the number of Vocational Education and Training, or VET, teachers in Victoria.

South West TAFE is now offering the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment on campus in Colac for the first time in years.
======================================================Sound Audiology’s is hosting a Free Hearing Event tomorrow at 9:30 AM, at the Colac Bowling Club.

Sound Audiology's Holly Sprakel say there will be a free morning tea, expert advice, and the latest in AI hearing aids.======================================================AND IN SPORTIn Colac Braves baseball action -

Both Division 2 and Division 4 take on the Werribee Giants this weekend.

Both teams sit on top of their respective divisions ladders.
======================================================Hampden Football and Netball League has announced its initial training squad for next months under23's interleague match with the Ballarat Football and Netball League.

35 players have been picked in the base 'Bottlegreens' squad.

Locally Camperdown had three selected in Hamish Sinnott, Josh Place, Harry Sumner, while Cobden had Gus Walsh and Luke Smith picked.
======================================================This week the Colac Otway Rovers look to get on the winners list with its Division 1 team taking on Surf Coast FC.

Division 2 will face off against Deakin University.

Division 3 will play against Golden Plains.

AND the senior women's team has the bye.
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Here is what is making news for June 18, 2025.===========================Bulla has raised its opening milk price following feedback from South west farmers and a review of current conditions across Colac-Otway and Corangamite regions. After initially setting prices on June 2, the company has added another 30 cents per litre, bringing the range to between $8.70 and $9.50.=========================== ===========================South West Victorian farmers are encouraged to take part in a 6-week online course to help plan for the future. The Whole Farm Planning course, run by Agriculture Victoria, offers expert advice and tools to help improve farm layout, soil and water quality, and long-term sustainability.&nbsp; ======================================================Victorian Fishing Authorities is reminding keen fisherman across the South West - especially those off the coast of Apollo Bay that the female rock lobster season is over. VFA's Travis Dowling says that from June 1 until November it is illegal to capture female rock lobsters. ======================================================The Lions Club&rsquo;s Need for Feed campaign is heading to Camperdown with its first-ever hay run to South West Victoria. Drought conditions have worsened across the region, with farmers in Moyne, Corangamite, and Colac Otway shires now eligible for aid. ======================================================A new course starting in Colac is set to boost the number of Vocational Education and Training, or VET, teachers in Victoria. South West TAFE is now offering the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment on campus in Colac for the first time in years. ======================================================Sound Audiology&rsquo;s is hosting a Free Hearing Event tomorrow at 9:30 AM, at the Colac Bowling Club. Sound Audiology's Holly Sprakel say there will be a free morning tea, expert advice, and the latest in AI hearing aids.======================================================AND IN SPORTIn Colac Braves baseball action - Both Division 2 and Division 4 take on the Werribee Giants this weekend. Both teams sit on top of their respective divisions ladders. ======================================================Hampden Football and Netball League has announced its initial training squad for next months under23's interleague match with the Ballarat Football and Netball League. 35 players have been picked in the base 'Bottlegreens' squad. Locally Camperdown had three selected in Hamish Sinnott, Josh Place, Harry Sumner, while Cobden had Gus Walsh and Luke Smith picked. ======================================================This week the Colac Otway Rovers look to get on the winners list with its Division 1 team taking on Surf Coast FC. Division 2 will face off against Deakin University. Division 3 will play against Golden Plains. AND the senior women's team has the bye. ======================================================

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