Here is what is making news for March 23, 2026.===============================A builder has now been appointed for the Colac West Primary school’s $10.2 million upgrade backed by the State Government.

Construction will begin soon on improved learning spaces for students and staff.
==============================================================Latest crime data for the Colac Otway and Corangamite regions suggests that tougher state bail laws are beginning to take effect.

Statewide, bail revocations have jumped by eighty-four per cent, keeping more serious offenders off our local streets. 
==============================================================Birregurra residents can now access a mini-library on demand following the opening of a new automated kiosk at the Community Health Centre.

Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos officially launched the thirty-eight-thousand-dollar facility, which allows locals to browse, borrow, and return books without waiting for the mobile library. 
==============================================================New data has highlighted the challenging situation facing many renters in Colac Otway and the Corangamite regions.

National figures reveal the cost of renting grew a further 5% over the December quarter, outstripping wages growth.
==============================================================South West Healthcare has appointed Jason Kelly as its new Disability Liaison Officer.

He will work directly with patients and carers to ensure streamlined and accessible care across the region.
==============================================================A bombshell new poll suggests the safe Liberal seat of Wannon is under threat from a massive surge in One Nation support.

The DemosAU report shows Pauline Hanson’s party is now "firmly in front" to win the regional Victorian seat if an election were held today. 
==============================================================AND IN SPORTStoneyford has been crowned the inaugural Colac South West Premier Cricket Champions after a thrilling win against Birregurra.

Stoneyford chased down Birregurra's total of 226 with two wickets in hand and 7 balls remaining.

The match didn't occur without its own controversy even gaining national media attention after Stoneyford's Ben Grinter was given out obstructing the field.
==============================================================The Polwarth and District Tennis Association has crowned its Champions with Pennyroyal White beating Colac Lawn in the A Grade decider.

B Grade action saw Beeac crowned the winners after a win against Apollo Bay.
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Here is what is making news for March 23, 2026.===============================A builder has now been appointed for the Colac West Primary school&rsquo;s $10.2 million upgrade backed by the State Government. Construction will begin soon on improved learning spaces for students and staff. ==============================================================Latest crime data for the Colac Otway and Corangamite regions suggests that tougher state bail laws are beginning to take effect. Statewide, bail revocations have jumped by eighty-four per cent, keeping more serious offenders off our local streets.&nbsp; ==============================================================Birregurra residents can now access a mini-library on demand following the opening of a new automated kiosk at the Community Health Centre. Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos officially launched the thirty-eight-thousand-dollar facility, which allows locals to browse, borrow, and return books without waiting for the mobile library.&nbsp; ==============================================================New data has highlighted the challenging situation facing many renters in Colac Otway and the Corangamite regions. National figures reveal the cost of renting grew a further 5% over the December quarter, outstripping wages growth. ==============================================================South West Healthcare has appointed Jason Kelly as its new Disability Liaison Officer. He will work directly with patients and carers to ensure streamlined and accessible care across the region. ==============================================================A bombshell new poll suggests the safe Liberal seat of Wannon is under threat from a massive surge in One Nation support. The DemosAU report shows Pauline Hanson&rsquo;s party is now "firmly in front" to win the regional Victorian seat if an election were held today.&nbsp; ==============================================================AND IN SPORTStoneyford has been crowned the inaugural Colac South West Premier Cricket Champions after a thrilling win against Birregurra. Stoneyford chased down Birregurra's total of 226 with two wickets in hand and 7 balls remaining. The match didn't occur without its own controversy even gaining national media attention after Stoneyford's Ben Grinter was given out obstructing the field. ==============================================================The Polwarth and District Tennis Association has crowned its Champions with Pennyroyal White beating Colac Lawn in the A Grade decider. B Grade action saw Beeac crowned the winners after a win against Apollo Bay. ==============================================================

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