Here is what is making news for March 13, 2026.================================Recent fires at Gellibrand and Carlisle River have highlighted the life-saving impact of early fire preparation.

New evaluation results from the CFA’s "Get Fire Ready" initiative show that ninety-one percent of participants took active steps to protect their properties well before the smoke appeared.================================================================A new framework for managing septic and wastewater systems is being introduced across the Corangamite Shire.
================================================================E-bike accidents are now the most common injury for teenagers aged 15 to 18, as millions of Australians embrace e-mobility.

While e-scooters are popular, the higher speeds reached by e-bikes are causing a spike in serious collisions.

Roadsafe Otway's Matt Daniels says new data shows that more accidents are occurring on bikes opposed to scooters due to the increased speeds they can reach.
================================================================Children across the South West are now better protected online following the full introduction of the Age-Restricted Material Codes this week.

These nine industry codes require tech companies, app stores, and search engines to implement meaningful protections to prevent minors from encountering inappropriate content.================================================================The sixth annual Crayfest returns to Port Campbell next weekend for a three-day celebration of local seafood, music, and art.

Committee president Lee McLeod says the festivities kick off Friday evening, March 20th, with the Flotsam and Jetsam art exhibition and live music. 
================================================================Victorian Farmers Federation President Brett Hosking has announced he will step down from the top job on June 2nd.

After fifteen months at the helm, the shock resignation has sparked rumors of a potential move into state politics ahead of the election. 
================================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends Division 1 Colac South West Premier Cricket preliminary finals,

Birregurra will face Cobden.

And Stoneyford faces off against Colac.

The winners will advance to face off in the inaugural Colac South West Premier Cricket Grand Final.
================================================================Camperdown Football Netball Club is celebrating a major win off the field, with co-president Caitlin Fitzgerald selected for the 2026 A-F-L Victoria Lead Your Way program.

The initiative is designed to empower women and gender-diverse leaders by enhancing their skills and confidence on club committees.
================================================================The CDCA's lower grade competitions will wrap their season this weekend with Grand Finals.

In Division 2, Colac takes on Irrewarra at the Colac Cricket Ground.

Division 3 sees West Warrion host Apollo Bay at the Western Oval.
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