Here is what is making news for May 2, 2025.=======================Four new paramedics have joined Ambulance Victoria teams in the Barwon South West, as part of a statewide boost to frontline care.

They're among 20 new recruits starting work this month, and 119 since November.
==============================================Independent Candidate for Wannon Alex Dyson visited the pre-polling station on Dennis Street in Colac yesterday to chat to residents before they voted in the upcoming federal election.

Mr Dyson says it's been a whirlwind in the lead-up to the event.
==============================================Australia’s Great Ocean Walk has been named one of the world’s top 20 hikes in a global feature by Time Out.

The 104-kilometre trail from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles joins iconic routes like Spain’s Camino de Santiago and France’s Tour du Mont Blanc.

The walk was only one of two Australian locations listed.=======================
=======================There are growing concerns over offshore gas drilling near the Great Ocean Road, with environmentalists warning of serious risks to marine life.

The drilling, led by US company ConocoPhillips in the Otway Basin, is happening just a kilometre from a protected marine zone.
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=======================Businesses across Camperdown are gearing up for Mother's Day on May 11, with prizes up for grabs.

Camperdown's Michelle Elijah says more than 20 businesses are on board.
==============================================Winchelsea has been confirmed as a key growth area in Surf Coast Shire’s newly adopted Urban Futures Strategy.

Council says the plan will guide sustainable development to 2051, with most new housing focused in Torquay and Winchelsea.

A dedicated Place Plan will be created for Winchelsea in partnership with the community, shaping how and where growth should occur.
==============================================New rules from the Australian Communications and Media Authority are set to keep locals informed during major outages.

Telcos must now notify customers if over a thousand services go down in regional areas such as the South West, or just 250 in remote parts of the country.

Tech expert Trevor Long says that kind of communication is vital—especially in emergencies.==============================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends Colac and District football and netball action -

Otway Districts host Lorne.

The Western Eagles will host its first match at Irrewillipe for the season against the Colac Imperials.

Irrewarra-Beeac makes the trek down to Apollo Bay.

South Colac takes on Alvie in a finals-shaping clash for both football and netball.

AND Simpson and Birregurra will do battle.
==============================================The Colac Tigers are looking to bounce back from a heavy loss last weekend with a match against South Barwon this Saturday.

Colac Tigers co-coach Jason Armistead says there are multiple players back from injuries and unavailability from last weekend.
==============================================In this weekends Hampden Football - Cobden hosts the Hamilton Kangaroos with each side looking for its first win for the season.

While two undefeated outfits in Camperdown and North Warrnambool will do battle.
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Here is what is making news for May 2, 2025.=======================Four new paramedics have joined Ambulance Victoria teams in the Barwon South West, as part of a statewide boost to frontline care. They're among 20 new recruits starting work this month, and 119 since November. ==============================================Independent Candidate for Wannon Alex Dyson visited the pre-polling station on Dennis Street in Colac yesterday to chat to residents before they voted in the upcoming federal election. Mr Dyson says it's been a whirlwind in the lead-up to the event. ==============================================Australia&rsquo;s Great Ocean Walk has been named one of the world&rsquo;s top 20 hikes in a global feature by Time Out. The 104-kilometre trail from Apollo Bay to the Twelve Apostles joins iconic routes like Spain&rsquo;s Camino de Santiago and France&rsquo;s Tour du Mont Blanc. The walk was only one of two Australian locations listed.======================= =======================There are growing concerns over offshore gas drilling near the Great Ocean Road, with environmentalists warning of serious risks to marine life. The drilling, led by US company ConocoPhillips in the Otway Basin, is happening just a kilometre from a protected marine zone. ======================= =======================Businesses across Camperdown are gearing up for Mother's Day on May 11, with prizes up for grabs. Camperdown's Michelle Elijah says more than 20 businesses are on board. ==============================================Winchelsea has been confirmed as a key growth area in Surf Coast Shire&rsquo;s newly adopted Urban Futures Strategy. Council says the plan will guide sustainable development to 2051, with most new housing focused in Torquay and Winchelsea. A dedicated Place Plan will be created for Winchelsea in partnership with the community, shaping how and where growth should occur. ==============================================New rules from the Australian Communications and Media Authority are set to keep locals informed during major outages. Telcos must now notify customers if over a thousand services go down in regional areas such as the South West, or just 250 in remote parts of the country. Tech expert Trevor Long says that kind of communication is vital&mdash;especially in emergencies.==============================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends Colac and District football and netball action - Otway Districts host Lorne. The Western Eagles will host its first match at Irrewillipe for the season against the Colac Imperials. Irrewarra-Beeac makes the trek down to Apollo Bay. South Colac takes on Alvie in a finals-shaping clash for both football and netball. AND Simpson and Birregurra will do battle. ==============================================The Colac Tigers are looking to bounce back from a heavy loss last weekend with a match against South Barwon this Saturday. Colac Tigers co-coach Jason Armistead says there are multiple players back from injuries and unavailability from last weekend. ==============================================In this weekends Hampden Football - Cobden hosts the Hamilton Kangaroos with each side looking for its first win for the season. While two undefeated outfits in Camperdown and North Warrnambool will do battle. =======================

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