Here is what is making news for July 20, 2025.==========================================================Work is underway in Apollo Bay and Skenes Creek to restore native coastal landscapes.

The Central Zone Revegetation Project will run over the next three to five years, replacing degraded grasslands with indigenous plant species from the Otway Ranges.

Sections of sand fencing are also being replaced to improve views and ease upkeep.
==========================================================A business which started in Birregurra is set for another stage of growth with Farm Foods Australia set to expand its production capacity.

The business was founded in a small shop in Birregurra where it sold fresh hand-made meat products and locally sourced wine, cheese and condiments.==========================================================The Corangamite CHEER business awards were held at the Camperdown Theatre on Wednesday night.

Corangamite CEO Davis Rae says it was a great night celebrating the business diversity across the entire shire.
==========================================================The future of free camping at Meredith Park is under review, and Colac Otway Shire Council wants your input.

Two options are on the table — continue offering overnight camping with upgrades, or convert the site to day use only.
==========================================================The Gardiner Foundation's committed $300,000 in targeted drought support for Dairy Farming Communities in South West Victoria, as they face prolonged and severe dry periods

Gardiner Foundation CEO Allan Cameron... says the support will be facilitated by Finwell Support... who deliver the Rural Financial Counselling Service in Victoria’s west
==========================================================Indigenous knowledge is taking a front seat in marine conservation along Victoria’s southwest, thanks to a unique research partnership.

The Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation is working alongside the Conservation Ecology Centre and Otways Ocean Care through the Otways Marine Ecosystem Resilience Initiative.==========================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends Hampden Football action - Cobden faces a tough challenge South Warrnambool.

While Camperdown hosts Terang-Mortlake.
==========================================================In this weekends CDFNL matches,

Alvie hosts Irrewarra-Beeac.

Apollo Bay travels to Simpson.

It's the Cat-or-Roo cup when the Colac Imperials play South Colac.

The reigning premiers in Lorne take on the current Ladder leaders in Birregurra.

AND its the Farmers Game with Western Eagles playing Otway Districts.
==========================================================The Colac Tigers will be searching for another win this weekend as they take on the second placed Newtown Chilwell.

The Tigers currently sit fourth with a six and 2 record.
==========================================================The Hampden Football Netball League has announced its open netball team for the upcoming Association Championship state finals.

A squad of nine players will represent Hampden at the one-day event.

Cobden's Lara Taylor and Macey Hicks, and Camperdown's Nell Mitchell and Rosie Pickles were picked in the Squad.
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Here is what is making news for July 20, 2025.==========================================================Work is underway in Apollo Bay and Skenes Creek to restore native coastal landscapes. The Central Zone Revegetation Project will run over the next three to five years, replacing degraded grasslands with indigenous plant species from the Otway Ranges. Sections of sand fencing are also being replaced to improve views and ease upkeep. ==========================================================A business which started in Birregurra is set for another stage of growth with Farm Foods Australia set to expand its production capacity. The business was founded in a small shop in Birregurra where it sold fresh hand-made meat products and locally sourced wine, cheese and condiments.==========================================================The Corangamite CHEER business awards were held at the Camperdown Theatre on Wednesday night. Corangamite CEO Davis Rae says it was a great night celebrating the business diversity across the entire shire. ==========================================================The future of free camping at Meredith Park is under review, and Colac Otway Shire Council wants your input. Two options are on the table &mdash; continue offering overnight camping with upgrades, or convert the site to day use only. ==========================================================The Gardiner Foundation's committed $300,000 in targeted drought support for Dairy Farming Communities in South West Victoria, as they face prolonged and severe dry periods Gardiner Foundation CEO Allan Cameron... says the support will be facilitated by Finwell Support... who deliver the Rural Financial Counselling Service in Victoria&rsquo;s west ==========================================================Indigenous knowledge is taking a front seat in marine conservation along Victoria&rsquo;s southwest, thanks to a unique research partnership. The Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation is working alongside the Conservation Ecology Centre and Otways Ocean Care through the Otways Marine Ecosystem Resilience Initiative.==========================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends Hampden Football action - Cobden faces a tough challenge South Warrnambool. While Camperdown hosts Terang-Mortlake. ==========================================================In this weekends CDFNL matches, Alvie hosts Irrewarra-Beeac. Apollo Bay travels to Simpson. It's the Cat-or-Roo cup when the Colac Imperials play South Colac. The reigning premiers in Lorne take on the current Ladder leaders in Birregurra. AND its the Farmers Game with Western Eagles playing Otway Districts. ==========================================================The Colac Tigers will be searching for another win this weekend as they take on the second placed Newtown Chilwell. The Tigers currently sit fourth with a six and 2 record. ==========================================================The Hampden Football Netball League has announced its open netball team for the upcoming Association Championship state finals. A squad of nine players will represent Hampden at the one-day event. Cobden's Lara Taylor and Macey Hicks, and Camperdown's Nell Mitchell and Rosie Pickles were picked in the Squad. ==========================================================

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