Here is what is making news for May 14, 2025.====================Colac Area Health Foundation’s Golf Day is back on May 23rd, with team and sponsorship packages now available.
 
Colac Area Health's Ami Hillage says a fun afternoon on the green that’s raised over $125,000 since 2014 to support local healthcare.========================================Paramedics in Victoria’s Barwon South West have improved response times to life-threatening emergencies.

In Barwon South West overall, crews responded to more than 7,100 Code 1 emergencies between January and March with faster arrival times across the region.
========================================Irrewarra farmer and Colac Otway-Shire Councillor Charlie Buchanan says its important farmers stick together during times such as the last 12 to 18 months.

Mr Buchanan says more assistance from the government is needed as farmers feed using fodder for the second successive winter.
========================================A Surf Coast beach house with a bathroom cabinet made of seashells and an upside-down periscope is in the running to be named Australia’s best house.

‘She Sells Sea Shells’ in Aireys Inlet is one of three local homes short-listed in the 2025 Houses Awards.

It’s joined by Anglesea House and a bushfire-resilient Otways retreat, all celebrated for bold and sustainable design.
========================================Sections of the Great Ocean Road were closed yesterday in both directions at Princetown following a serious crash.

The closure stretches between Fords Road and Fords Access Road.
========================================A Timboon man has been remanded in custody after police allegedly found a homemade pipe bomb and about 20 improvised hand grenades.

Officers visited the man’s home on Saturday for an unrelated matter, but discovered explosive devices, black powder, and modified fireworks.
========================================The Victorian Government has announced the latest projects set to benefit from the TINY TOWNS FUND

12 new projects will be delivered across South West Victoria... in towns with populations of 5,000 or fewer.

Recipients across the region have included the Colac Otway Rovers for ground resurfacing in Beeac, the Birregurra Bowling Club, the Beech Forest & District Progress Association, the Apollo Bay library and public hall, the Forest Public Reserves Committee and many more.
========================================AND IN SPORTIn last weekend's round of AFL action -

Cobden's Sean Darcy 15 hitouts in Fremantle's 14 point loss to Collingwood.

Cobden's Sam Walsh 21 disposals in Carlton's 15 point win against St Kilda.

Cobden's Zach Merrett two goals, and 19 disposals in Essendon's 8 point win against Sydney.
========================================The region's talent enjoyed a strong showing in last weekend's VFL action -

Colac's Oskar Smartt kicked a goal playing alongside Cobden's Rhys Unwin in Essendon's 65 point win over Sydney.

Lorne's Charlie McCartin had 16 disposals and 8 marks, while Colac's Tobyn Murray was named Geelong's best after kicking two goals in the Cats 32-point loss to GWS.

Lorne's Ted Middleton played in Footscray's 18 point win over Casey.

Colac's Will McLachlan kicked two goals in Brisbane's 21 point win over North Melbourne.
========================================Colac’s Zara Walters and the Melbourne Vixens couldn’t get over the line against the NSW Swifts, going down 59 to 51.

The Vixens are currently sixth on the Suncorp Super Netball ladder with a two-and-three record.

The Vixens take on the third-placed Sunshine Coast Lightning this Sunday.
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Here is what is making news for May 14, 2025.====================Colac Area Health Foundation&rsquo;s Golf Day is back on May 23rd, with team and sponsorship packages now available. &nbsp; Colac Area Health's Ami Hillage says a fun afternoon on the green that&rsquo;s raised over $125,000 since 2014 to support local healthcare.========================================Paramedics in Victoria&rsquo;s Barwon South West have improved response times to life-threatening emergencies. In Barwon South West overall, crews responded to more than 7,100 Code 1 emergencies between January and March with faster arrival times across the region. ========================================Irrewarra farmer and Colac Otway-Shire Councillor Charlie Buchanan says its important farmers stick together during times such as the last 12 to 18 months. Mr Buchanan says more assistance from the government is needed as farmers feed using fodder for the second successive winter. ========================================A Surf Coast beach house with a bathroom cabinet made of seashells and an upside-down periscope is in the running to be named Australia&rsquo;s best house. &lsquo;She Sells Sea Shells&rsquo; in Aireys Inlet is one of three local homes short-listed in the 2025 Houses Awards. It&rsquo;s joined by Anglesea House and a bushfire-resilient Otways retreat, all celebrated for bold and sustainable design. ========================================Sections of the Great Ocean Road were closed yesterday in both directions at Princetown following a serious crash. The closure stretches between Fords Road and Fords Access Road. ========================================A Timboon man has been remanded in custody after police allegedly found a homemade pipe bomb and about 20 improvised hand grenades. Officers visited the man&rsquo;s home on Saturday for an unrelated matter, but discovered explosive devices, black powder, and modified fireworks. ========================================The Victorian Government has announced the latest projects set to benefit from the TINY TOWNS FUND 12 new projects will be delivered across South West Victoria... in towns with populations of 5,000 or fewer. Recipients across the region have included the Colac Otway Rovers for ground resurfacing in Beeac, the Birregurra Bowling Club, the Beech Forest &amp; District Progress Association, the Apollo Bay library and public hall, the Forest Public Reserves Committee and many more. ========================================AND IN SPORTIn last weekend's round of AFL action - Cobden's Sean Darcy 15 hitouts in Fremantle's 14 point loss to Collingwood. Cobden's Sam Walsh 21 disposals in Carlton's 15 point win against St Kilda. Cobden's Zach Merrett two goals, and 19 disposals in Essendon's 8 point win against Sydney. ========================================The region's talent enjoyed a strong showing in last weekend's VFL action - Colac's Oskar Smartt kicked a goal playing alongside Cobden's Rhys Unwin in Essendon's 65 point win over Sydney. Lorne's Charlie McCartin had 16 disposals and 8 marks, while Colac's Tobyn Murray was named Geelong's best after kicking two goals in the Cats 32-point loss to GWS. Lorne's Ted Middleton played in Footscray's 18 point win over Casey. Colac's Will McLachlan kicked two goals in Brisbane's 21 point win over North Melbourne. ========================================Colac&rsquo;s Zara Walters and the Melbourne Vixens couldn&rsquo;t get over the line against the NSW Swifts, going down 59 to 51. The Vixens are currently sixth on the Suncorp Super Netball ladder with a two-and-three record. The Vixens take on the third-placed Sunshine Coast Lightning this Sunday. ====================

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