Here is what's making news for March 26, 2025.

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Three tenants in the buildings near Point Grey at Lorne have been informed that they need to move by May 31.

The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has informed the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club, the Lorne Fishing Co-operative and the Lorne Art Bazaar are required to exit due to significant building damage.

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A trio of local water managers have launched a photo competition to help highlight that every drop counts.

Wannon Water, Southern Rural Water and the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority are calling on budding photographers across the region to join the photo competition.
================================As part of the Geelong City Deal, construction for a new visitor centre at the iconic 12 Apostles site is underway.

The new visitor hub is part of a $126 million-dollar redevelopment for the region, with the Visitor Experience Centre set to feature hospitality and retail services.

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Applications for council run kindergartens for 2026 in the Surf Coast council Shire will open on Monday April 7.

That includes kindergartens such as Helen M Kininmonth pre-school in Winchelsea, Lorne Kindergarten and Anglesea kindergarten.

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Forest Fire Management Victoria has said that once favourable weather conditions arrive, planned burns will be carried out in the Otways.

Priority burns in state forest, parks and reserves were listed for Anglesea, Forrest, Gellibrand, Lorne, Deans Marsh and Wensleydale.
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The Australian Automobile Association is urging major parties to outline their road funding priorities ahead of the election.

Managing Director Michael Bradley says safety ratings should be published with new funding to improve transparency

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AND IN SPORT

Colac Golf Club's team sits on top of the Division 2 South Western Golf Association's Pennant ladder after two wins.

Colac beat Portarlington 6 to 1 in Division 2, while the Handicap West team lost 5 to 0 against Inverleigh.

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Mulgrew brothers, Clay and Lochie, each starred in Armstrong Creek Cricket Club's A-Grade Grand Final win against Barwon Heads over the weekend.

Clay top scored with 135 runs from 231 balls, while Lochie took 3 for 42 from 16.5 overs.
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It's less than two months until the Apollo Bay Ocean Yacht Race with preparations gearing up for the event on May 24.

The popular coastal race starts at Queenscliff, leaves Port Phillip Heads before turning right and continuing right along the coast to Apollo Bay.
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Here is what's making news for March 26, 2025.
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Three tenants in the buildings near Point Grey at Lorne have been informed that they need to move by May 31. The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has informed the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club, the Lorne Fishing Co-operative and the Lorne Art Bazaar are required to exit due to significant building damage.
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A trio of local water managers have launched a photo competition to help highlight that every drop counts. Wannon Water, Southern Rural Water and the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority are calling on budding photographers across the region to join the photo competition. ================================As part of the Geelong City Deal, construction for a new visitor centre at the iconic 12 Apostles site is underway. The new visitor hub is part of a $126 million-dollar redevelopment for the region, with the Visitor Experience Centre set to feature hospitality and retail services.
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Applications for council run kindergartens for 2026 in the Surf Coast council Shire will open on Monday April 7. That includes kindergartens such as Helen M Kininmonth pre-school in Winchelsea, Lorne Kindergarten and Anglesea kindergarten.
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Forest Fire Management Victoria has said that once favourable weather conditions arrive, planned burns will be carried out in the Otways. Priority burns in state forest, parks and reserves were listed for Anglesea, Forrest, Gellibrand, Lorne, Deans Marsh and Wensleydale. ================================
The Australian Automobile Association is urging major parties to outline their road funding priorities ahead of the election. Managing Director Michael Bradley says safety ratings should be published with new funding to improve transparency
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AND IN SPORT
Colac Golf Club's team sits on top of the Division 2 South Western Golf Association's Pennant ladder after two wins. Colac beat Portarlington 6 to 1 in Division 2, while the Handicap West team lost 5 to 0 against Inverleigh.
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Mulgrew brothers, Clay and Lochie, each starred in Armstrong Creek Cricket Club's A-Grade Grand Final win against Barwon Heads over the weekend. Clay top scored with 135 runs from 231 balls, while Lochie took 3 for 42 from 16.5 overs. ================================
It's less than two months until the Apollo Bay Ocean Yacht Race with preparations gearing up for the event on May 24. The popular coastal race starts at Queenscliff, leaves Port Phillip Heads before turning right and continuing right along the coast to Apollo Bay. ================

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