Here is what is making news for May 1, 2026.================================Dramatic scenes unfolded at Waurn Ponds railway station on Wednesday morning after police pepper-sprayed and arrested two Colac men.

Officers met the V/Line bus following reports that a forty-one-year-old man had harassed and sexually assaulted a young woman who boarded at Winchelsea. 
================================================================Sergeant Jamie Kahle says "out-of-towners" are the leading cause of recent road accidents across the South West.

Colac Highway Patrol notes that people visiting the region frequently fail to monitor their speed on unfamiliar roads.
================================================================For International Day of the Midwife on May 5th, Colac Otway Shire is highlighting the importance of "continuity of care" for new parents.
================================================================With feral deer entering their peak breeding season, residents across the Corangamite region are being urged to stay alert.

Dr. Jane McKenzie from the National Feral Deer Management Program warns that as numbers grow, deer are becoming "environmental vandals" and a major risk to public safety on our roads. 
================================================================The Gellibrand and Kawarren communities are coming together this Sunday at Rex Norman Park.

Between 12 and 3 PM, residents can enjoy a free lunch and kids' activities to reconnect after the fires.

CFA Gellibrand member Paul Hicks says it should be a great day out to expand the support and recovery post bushfires earlier this year.
================================================================V/Line has apologised to travellers for disruption encountered on the Warrnambool lines Wednesday night.

Fronting a press conference yesterday V/Line Chief Operating Officer Sussanah Osborne says a power fault was the cause of the interruptions
================================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends CDFNL football and netball action the Colac Imperials will be without coach Bailey Scott due to a hamstring injury against the Western Eagles.

Birregurra hosts South Colac.

Otway Districts travel down the coast to take on Lorne, and Simpson faces Apollo Bay.
================================================================The Colac Tigers have a tough task ahead in GFL football this weekend taking on the red hot South Barwon.

South Barwon comes off the back of a 104 point win against St Josephs.
================================================================In this weekend Hampden Football and Netball fixtures Cobden travels to take on Hamilton.

While Camperdown faces Warrnambool at Reid Oval.
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Here is what is making news for May 1, 2026.================================Dramatic scenes unfolded at Waurn Ponds railway station on Wednesday morning after police pepper-sprayed and arrested two Colac men. Officers met the V/Line bus following reports that a forty-one-year-old man had harassed and sexually assaulted a young woman who boarded at Winchelsea.&nbsp; ================================================================Sergeant Jamie Kahle says "out-of-towners" are the leading cause of recent road accidents across the South West. Colac Highway Patrol notes that people visiting the region frequently fail to monitor their speed on unfamiliar roads. ================================================================For International Day of the Midwife on May 5th, Colac Otway Shire is highlighting the importance of "continuity of care" for new parents. ================================================================With feral deer entering their peak breeding season, residents across the Corangamite region are being urged to stay alert. Dr. Jane McKenzie from the National Feral Deer Management Program warns that as numbers grow, deer are becoming "environmental vandals" and a major risk to public safety on our roads.&nbsp; ================================================================The Gellibrand and Kawarren communities are coming together this Sunday at Rex Norman Park. Between 12 and 3 PM, residents can enjoy a free lunch and kids' activities to reconnect after the fires. CFA Gellibrand member Paul Hicks says it should be a great day out to expand the support and recovery post bushfires earlier this year. ================================================================V/Line has apologised to travellers for disruption encountered on the Warrnambool lines Wednesday night. Fronting a press conference yesterday V/Line Chief Operating Officer Sussanah Osborne says a power fault was the cause of the interruptions ================================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends CDFNL football and netball action the Colac Imperials will be without coach Bailey Scott due to a hamstring injury against the Western Eagles. Birregurra hosts South Colac. Otway Districts travel down the coast to take on Lorne, and Simpson faces Apollo Bay. ================================================================The Colac Tigers have a tough task ahead in GFL football this weekend taking on the red hot South Barwon. South Barwon comes off the back of a 104 point win against St Josephs. ================================================================In this weekend Hampden Football and Netball fixtures Cobden travels to take on Hamilton. While Camperdown faces Warrnambool at Reid Oval. ================================================================

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