Here is what is making news from March 31, 2026.====================================Colac Highway Patrol are appealing for Witnesses on Sunday afternoon near Queen and Hearn Street.

Local spokesperson Jamie Kahle spoke with Ace Radio yesterday and says a car was clocked doing 130 kilometres per hour in a 50 zone and driving erratically.
========================================================================A significant 120-acre rural holding has been listed for sale in Barwon Downs.

The property at 55 Wineshanty Road is being marketed by Charles Stewart as a "blue-chip" opportunity for both cattle grazing and fodder production. 
========================================================================South West residents can expect to see smoke across the horizon as Forest Fire Management Victoria ramps up its autumn burning program.

With 29 burns scheduled across the region covering over 14,000 hectares, crews are taking advantage of stable conditions to reduce fuel loads near Great Ocean Road communities.========================================================================Leading industry experts in the fuel sector are calling for government intervention following a deepening crisis causing prices to skyrocket.

CEO of the Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association, Rowan Lee spoke with Ace Radio's Country Today program saying action is needed urgently.
========================================================================VOICED BY AIDEN Corangamite Shire residents are invited to boost their wellbeing with a series of free nutrition sessions at the Camperdown RSL.========================================================================South West Coast MP Roma Britnell says she's been inundated with querie. following the State Government's announcement of free travel on public transport over the coming month

The VLine website states during the free travel period coaches can continue to be booked as normal. but seat reservations are not available on several train lines including the Warrnambool Line

Local Members including Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan and Ms Britnell say it's already causing concerns. 
========================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac Basketball Association has wrapped up its domestic basketball season with premiers and MVP's crowned.

South tookout the A Grade men's title.

The Wings beat the Aces in the A Grade women's title.

Janelle Monaghan was the A Grade Women's MVP, and Luka Gerber won the Men's.
========================================================================Colac's Division 1 Pennant Golf team produced a solid hitout to beat The Sands 5-2.

Division 4 also had a resounding win against Torquay.

In Division 3 Women's Pennant, Colac sits on top of the ladder after a win against Portarlington.
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