Here is what is making news for March 30, 2026.=============================Cattle stolen from a Pirron Yallock property in February have been returned amid ongoing investigations from local Police.

Police spokesperson Stephen Bull says a result following the theft is expected to come in the coming days. 
==========================================================The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is joining forces with regional partners to develop a new long-term plan for the state's water security.

The Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy will tackle the challenges of a warmer and drier future, focusing on everything from agriculture to environmental health. 
==========================================================A tip-off from a Lavers Hill local has helped police capture a wanted 27-year-old man who allegedly rammed a divisional van earlier this week.

Officers from Colac and Birregurra coordinated a tactical response after the suspect was seen at a local café. 
==========================================================Corangamite Shire Council is reassuring residents that essential services will remain uninterrupted despite diesel prices in Camperdown soaring above three dollars per litre.

CEO David Rae says while the spike is significant, all kerbside collections—including waste, recycling, and FOGO—are continuing as scheduled. 
==========================================================With fuel prices putting the squeeze on South West households, the State Government is stepping in with an immediate cost-of-living fix.

From tomorrow all public transport across Victoria will be completely free for one month.

For Colac and Warrnambool commuters, this means no fares on V/Line trains and local buses until the end of April. 
==========================================================G21 is calling on the Victorian Government to invest in revitalising CBDs across the region in order to drive economic growth, jobs, housing supply and community wellbeing.

G21 Chair and Colac Otway Shire Mayor Jason Schram, says coordinated CBD investment across the region is critical to long‐term economic resilience.
==========================================================Member for Wannon Dan Tehan has called for increased urgency from the federal government as the fuel crisis depends.

Mr Tehan says it has been more than a month since the Iran conflict broke out and there has still been limited actions to fix the skyrocketing prices of fuel.
==========================================================AND IN SPORTThe CDFNL season kicked off which reigning premier Alvie picking up where they left off last season.

The Swans recorded a 15 point win against the Irrewarra-Beeac Bombers.

Jesse Williamson kicked 3 for Alvie, while Charlie Morrissy snagged 3 for the Bombers.==========================================================The Final Four remain in the Colac Golf Club's 2026 Captains Trophy after a big weekend of Golf.

Ros Monaghan, Sheryl Langdon, Julie Baud and Jill Rodger remain with the next round of play on April 7.
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