Here is what is making news for March 19, 2026.==============================A 26-year-old wanted man is facing the Colac Magistrates Court after being intercepted on the Cobden-Warrnambool Road.

A Cobden Police Spokesperson says the arrest followed a sixty-dollar drive-off at the Cobden B-P on Tuesday afternoon. 
============================================================The Colac Showgrounds will transform into a world of magic this Saturday for the sixty-sixth annual Kana Festival.

Embracing the theme "Once Upon a Time," the day kicks off at 10 AM with live entertainment and market stalls featuring local handmade treasures. 
============================================================The State Government is marking one year of its mobile women’s health clinic, "Nina," with an upcoming stop in Apollo Bay.

Since hitting the road, the all-female team has treated over 600 patients across regional Victoria, breaking down barriers to essential care. 
============================================================The G21 Alliance has sent an urgent plea to the Victorian Treasurer for a massive injection of funds into regional drainage.

Following a summer of devastating floods in Colac Otway and the Surf Coast, G21 Chair Jason Schram says the impact could have been significantly lessened with the right infrastructure in place. 
============================================================Telstra mobile users in Colac are being warned to expect temporary service disruptions this week as the company overhauls its local infrastructure.

The planned outage is part of a major upgrade to the city’s mobile base station, aimed at bringing faster 4G and 5G coverage to the district. 
============================================================The Conservation Regulator is ramping up patrols across the Otways this month as autumn riding season officially kicks off.

Officers will be visible at well-known riding spots and unloading areas to ensure everyone is sticking to formed tracks.
============================================================Local veterans and their families are invited to a day of target shooting at the Colac Field and Game complex this Saturday.

Starting at 10 AM, the event features a simulated field shooting experience set in natural bushland. 
============================================================An expression of interest period has been conducted for youth usage of the Central Reserve facility and will be table for the next council meeting next Tuesday.

Colac Otway Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says the Central Reserve is a key community facility and he wants to see as many people as possible using it.
============================================================AND IN SPORTColac's best golfers will travel to Geelong this weekend for round 2 of the Men's South West Golf Association Pennant series.

It comes after a round 1 win against Barwon Heads.

Division 4 will host Apollo Bay with action kicking off at 9.30am.
============================================================Polwarth and District Tennis Association Grand Finals are this Saturday with Pennyoyal White taking on Colac Lawn.

In B Grade, Apollo Bay face Beeac.
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Here is what is making news for March 19, 2026.==============================A 26-year-old wanted man is facing the Colac Magistrates Court after being intercepted on the Cobden-Warrnambool Road. A Cobden Police Spokesperson says the arrest followed a sixty-dollar drive-off at the Cobden B-P on Tuesday afternoon.&nbsp; ============================================================The Colac Showgrounds will transform into a world of magic this Saturday for the sixty-sixth annual Kana Festival. Embracing the theme "Once Upon a Time," the day kicks off at 10 AM with live entertainment and market stalls featuring local handmade treasures.&nbsp; ============================================================The State Government is marking one year of its mobile women&rsquo;s health clinic, "Nina," with an upcoming stop in Apollo Bay. Since hitting the road, the all-female team has treated over 600 patients across regional Victoria, breaking down barriers to essential care.&nbsp; ============================================================The G21 Alliance has sent an urgent plea to the Victorian Treasurer for a massive injection of funds into regional drainage. Following a summer of devastating floods in Colac Otway and the Surf Coast, G21 Chair Jason Schram says the impact could have been significantly lessened with the right infrastructure in place.&nbsp; ============================================================Telstra mobile users in Colac are being warned to expect temporary service disruptions this week as the company overhauls its local infrastructure. The planned outage is part of a major upgrade to the city&rsquo;s mobile base station, aimed at bringing faster 4G and 5G coverage to the district.&nbsp; ============================================================The Conservation Regulator is ramping up patrols across the Otways this month as autumn riding season officially kicks off. Officers will be visible at well-known riding spots and unloading areas to ensure everyone is sticking to formed tracks. ============================================================Local veterans and their families are invited to a day of target shooting at the Colac Field and Game complex this Saturday. Starting at 10 AM, the event features a simulated field shooting experience set in natural bushland.&nbsp; ============================================================An expression of interest period has been conducted for youth usage of the Central Reserve facility and will be table for the next council meeting next Tuesday. Colac Otway Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says the Central Reserve is a key community facility and he wants to see as many people as possible using it. ============================================================AND IN SPORTColac's best golfers will travel to Geelong this weekend for round 2 of the Men's South West Golf Association Pennant series. It comes after a round 1 win against Barwon Heads. Division 4 will host Apollo Bay with action kicking off at 9.30am. ============================================================Polwarth and District Tennis Association Grand Finals are this Saturday with Pennyoyal White taking on Colac Lawn. In B Grade, Apollo Bay face Beeac. ============================================================

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