Here is what is making news for May 19, 2025.==========================================Residents across THE COLAC OTWAY are urged to stay alert as a wave of scam messages pretending to be from Australia Post spreads nationwide.

The fake texts and emails claim a parcel couldn’t be delivered and try to trick people into clicking malicious links.
==========================================Corangamite Shire is helping young musicians take the next step with a free music mentoring jam session.

It’s happening Friday 13 June at the Theatre Royal in Camperdown, from 6:30 to 9 pm.
==========================================Six councils in the Geelong region have joined forces to oppose a proposed emergency services levy.

Representatives from Greater Geelong, Surf Coast, Queenscliffe, Colac Otway, Golden Plains, and Wyndham met with Greens MP Sarah Mansfield, urging her to vote against the Emergency Services Volunteer Fund Bill.

Corangamite Shire has also called on the state to rethink the plan, which would see ratepayers in just three shires paying almost $30 million more on their rates.
==========================================3D Energi has announced that Korea National Oil Corporation will join its joint ventures with ConocoPhillips in the Otway Basin.

KNOC will take a 29% stake in two exploration permits, pending regulatory approvals.
==========================================Police are investigating three suspicious fires in the Otway State Forest between November and February.

The fires occurred in Gellibrand, Kawarren, and Barongarook.

Anyone with CCTV, dashcam footage, or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestoppersvic.com.au.
==========================================A parliamentary visit last week saw Member for Wannon Dan Tehan write to both the Prime Minister and Agricultural Minister to plead for help for the South West's Farmers.

Mr Tehan says with conditions worsening - it is important assistance is provided.
==========================================The Victorian Farmers Federation says some of the most effective drought relief solutions wouldn’t cost a cent.

President Brett Hosking says easing regulations on road transport and pest control could help farmers manage stock and feed shortages.

The VFF wants a more serious, practical response from government.
==========================================AND IN SPORT
In this weekends CDFNL football matches -

Irrewarra-Beeac had a five goal final term to overrun South Colac 6.7.43 to 6.4.40.

Western Eagles recorded its first win of the season beating Simpson 77 to 60.

The Colac Imperials kicked six goals in the final quarter to beat the Otway Districts by 29 points.

While Lorne beat Alvie by 34 points.
==========================================In the weekends GFL Football action - the Colac Tigers went down by 43 points to a red-hot St Joseph's side.

Micah Robb was named as Colac's best with Adam Garner, Sam Giblett and Jarryn McCormack each kicking 2 goals for the Tigers.
==========================================In the Hampden football leagues action.

Camperdown went down to South Warrnambool by 38 points.

WHILE Cobden lost by 42 to North Warrnambool.
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Here is what is making news for May 19, 2025.==========================================Residents across THE COLAC OTWAY are urged to stay alert as a wave of scam messages pretending to be from Australia Post spreads nationwide. The fake texts and emails claim a parcel couldn&rsquo;t be delivered and try to trick people into clicking malicious links. ==========================================Corangamite Shire is helping young musicians take the next step with a free music mentoring jam session. It&rsquo;s happening Friday 13 June at the Theatre Royal in Camperdown, from 6:30 to 9 pm. ==========================================Six councils in the Geelong region have joined forces to oppose a proposed emergency services levy. Representatives from Greater Geelong, Surf Coast, Queenscliffe, Colac Otway, Golden Plains, and Wyndham met with Greens MP Sarah Mansfield, urging her to vote against the Emergency Services Volunteer Fund Bill. Corangamite Shire has also called on the state to rethink the plan, which would see ratepayers in just three shires paying almost $30 million more on their rates. ==========================================3D Energi has announced that Korea National Oil Corporation will join its joint ventures with ConocoPhillips in the Otway Basin. KNOC will take a 29% stake in two exploration permits, pending regulatory approvals. ==========================================Police are investigating three suspicious fires in the Otway State Forest between November and February. The fires occurred in Gellibrand, Kawarren, and Barongarook. Anyone with CCTV, dashcam footage, or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at&nbsp;<a href="http://crimestoppersvic.com.au/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://crimestoppersvic.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1747646197227000&amp;usg=AOvVaw09GlGd3xn_Ah5-1yeqNb_y">crimestoppersvic.com.au</a>. ==========================================A parliamentary visit last week saw Member for Wannon Dan Tehan write to both the Prime Minister and Agricultural Minister to plead for help for the South West's Farmers. Mr Tehan says with conditions worsening - it is important assistance is provided. ==========================================The Victorian Farmers Federation says some of the most effective drought relief solutions wouldn&rsquo;t cost a cent. President Brett Hosking says easing regulations on road transport and pest control could help farmers manage stock and feed shortages. The VFF wants a more serious, practical response from government. ==========================================AND IN SPORT In this weekends CDFNL football matches - Irrewarra-Beeac had a five goal final term to overrun South Colac 6.7.43 to 6.4.40. Western Eagles recorded its first win of the season beating Simpson 77 to 60. The Colac Imperials kicked six goals in the final quarter to beat the Otway Districts by 29 points. While Lorne beat Alvie by 34 points. ==========================================In the weekends GFL Football action - the Colac Tigers went down by 43 points to a red-hot St Joseph's side. Micah Robb was named as Colac's best with Adam Garner, Sam Giblett and Jarryn McCormack each kicking 2 goals for the Tigers. ==========================================In the Hampden football leagues action. Camperdown went down to South Warrnambool by 38 points. WHILE Cobden lost by 42 to North Warrnambool. =====================

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