Here is what is making news for March 03, 2026.==================================A solo sailor bound for Apollo Bay was rescued after a mechanical failure left his vessel anchored in a major shipping lane.

At the entrance to Port Phillip Heads, the yacht’s anchor winch failed, causing ninety metres of heavy chain to run out and pin the vessel to the seabed. ====================================================================At the Deans Marsh Recreation Reserve, local young musicians are preparing to take over the main stage for this month’s community festival.
====================================================================In the South West, a new industry initiative called Elevate Dairy has launched to fast-track AgTech adoption on local farms.

Across the region, Gardiner Foundation C-E-O Allan Cameron says the program will match on-farm challenges with proven global technologies.====================================================================At the heart of Lorne, local traders are facing a massive financial shortfall following a series of overlapping emergencies this January.
====================================================================Support from South West residents has helped Variety the Children's Charity raise upwards of $195,000 dollars... for Victorian kids who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disability

The annual Rally Around Victoria event at the weekend...  saw life-changing equipment provided to grateful families... including insulin pumps, specialist tricycles and wheelchairs.

The ACE Radio Variety Raffle was a major contributor to the fundraising, with the winner being Simpson local Stacey Clark.
====================================================================Across the Wannon electorate, Member for Wannon Dan Tehan is calling on local community groups to apply for the latest round of volunteer grants.

Within the program, eligible organizations can secure funding between one-thousand and five-thousand dollars to support their essential work. 
====================================================================AND IN SPORTColac's brightest football talent is amongst the 147 players, and 29 clubs chosen to represent the Geelong Falcons in 2026.

In the Boys Under 16's, Western Eagles Ingemar Borrack, South Colac's Jarryn Baker, were named.

Colac Tigers' duo Ben Rongdit and Ted Buchanan were named in the Talent League squad, alongside former Birregurra junior Hugh Coulson, while Alex Makuey was named on the futures list.
====================================================================In Corangamite Midweek Pennant Bowls Grand Finals, in Division 3 Camperdown Magpies defeated Winchelsea.

Division 2 saw Cressy 1 beat Camperdown Magpies 2.

And in Division 3 Winchelsea 2 was too strong for City 3.
====================================================================Premiership winners have been crowned in the CDCA's under 17s competitions.

Colac took out the Division 1 title winning by 30 runs against Irrewarra Black.

In Division 2 Stoneyford won by 13 against against West Warrion.
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