Here is what is making news for May 1, 2025.==============================================A  leading psychologist will visit six regional locations across the South West and Wimmera over coming months as part of a Youth Mental Health Roadshow
The roadshow which is being supported by Brophy will see Psychologist Michael Carr-Greg visit the likes of Warrnambool, Portland and Camperdown next week
==============================================Over the two-long weekend stretch starting from before Easter on April 17th, running through to April 28, Victoria's Police units undertook Operation Compass which saw an increased presence on regional roads.

During that period Colac Police had 114 offences with penalty notices and 7 other offences.
==============================================Corangamite Shire Council is calling on people of all ages and abilities help prepare a Positive Ageing, Accessibility and Inclusion Plan for 2025-2029.

Council is embarking on a new strategy seeking community feedback from residents.

Mayor Kate Makin says “We want to know how we can help improve the health and wellbeing of our residents, and make sure our residents are able to participate in community life."
==============================================Over the next four weeks the Colac Otway Shire will seek feedback on its 2025-26 Draft Budget.

Mayor Jason Schram says it's one of the better budgets he's seen in his tenure in terms of community.
==============================================A free rural resilience event is being held in Winchelsea this Friday, headlined by filmmaker and farming advocate Leila McDougall.

Hosted by Surf Coast Shire Council, the breakfast keynote will explore the challenges of rural life and the power of connection.

Local business owners, especially farmers, are encouraged to attend a small business support session from 10 to 11am.
==============================================It has been a busy week for all Wannon Candidates who have polling day for the federal election this Saturday.

Wannon residents can still cast their votes at a pre poll station - with one set up on Dennis Street in Colac.
==============================================AND IN SPORTIn the South West Golf Association's Pennant Series this Sunday Colac will play Torquay in Division 2

In Division 3 Lorne plays Curlewis.

In Division 4 Colac plays Lonsdale Links.

In Division 5 Apollo Bay plays Bannockburn and Anglesea plays Ocean Grove.

In the Handicap West competition Colac plays Birregurra and Bannockburn plays Winchelsea.
==============================================Registrations are open now for the Colac Basketball's Association's Winter domestic competitions but will close this Friday.

Colac Basketball Association president Rob Elborough says the aim of the games is to just see more basketball played during the winter months.
==============================================The Bully Boys are the only remaining undefeated team in the Colac District Darts Association.

The Bully Boys sit on top of the ladder followed by Double Vision who sit at 9-1.
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Here is what is making news for May 1, 2025.==============================================A&nbsp;&nbsp;leading psychologist will visit six regional locations across the South West and Wimmera over coming months as part of a Youth Mental Health Roadshow The roadshow which is being supported by Brophy will see Psychologist Michael Carr-Greg visit the likes of Warrnambool, Portland and Camperdown next week ==============================================Over the two-long weekend stretch starting from before Easter on April 17th, running through to April 28, Victoria's Police units undertook Operation Compass which saw an increased presence on regional roads. During that period Colac Police had 114 offences with penalty notices and 7 other offences. ==============================================Corangamite Shire Council is calling on people of all ages and abilities help prepare a Positive Ageing, Accessibility and Inclusion Plan for 2025-2029. Council is embarking on a new strategy seeking community feedback from residents. Mayor Kate Makin says &ldquo;We want to know how we can help improve the health and wellbeing of our residents, and make sure our residents are able to participate in community life." ==============================================Over the next four weeks the Colac Otway Shire will seek feedback on its 2025-26 Draft Budget. Mayor Jason Schram says it's one of the better budgets he's seen in his tenure in terms of community. ==============================================A free rural resilience event is being held in Winchelsea this Friday, headlined by filmmaker and farming advocate Leila McDougall. Hosted by Surf Coast Shire Council, the breakfast keynote will explore the challenges of rural life and the power of connection. Local business owners, especially farmers, are encouraged to attend a small business support session from 10 to 11am. ==============================================It has been a busy week for all Wannon Candidates who have polling day for the federal election this Saturday. Wannon residents can still cast their votes at a pre poll station - with one set up on Dennis Street in Colac. ==============================================AND IN SPORTIn the South West Golf Association's Pennant Series this Sunday Colac will play Torquay in Division 2 In Division 3 Lorne plays Curlewis. In Division 4 Colac plays Lonsdale Links. In Division 5 Apollo Bay plays Bannockburn and Anglesea plays Ocean Grove. In the Handicap West competition Colac plays Birregurra and Bannockburn plays Winchelsea. ==============================================Registrations are open now for the Colac Basketball's Association's Winter domestic competitions but will close this Friday. Colac Basketball Association president Rob Elborough says the aim of the games is to just see more basketball played during the winter months. ==============================================The Bully Boys are the only remaining undefeated team in the Colac District Darts Association. The Bully Boys sit on top of the ladder followed by Double Vision who sit at 9-1. ==============================================

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