Here is what is making news for May 27, 2025.===================A motorcyclist has died following a tragic crash in Colac West on Sunday.

Police say a red Mazda CX3 collided with a motorbike on the Princes Highway near Corangamite Lake Road just after 11:30am.
======================================The Community Reference Group for the Point Grey redevelopment in Lorne has slammed GORCAPA’s handling of the project.

In a letter to the authority, the group said it had little involvement in shaping the draft Urban Design Framework due in June and does not endorse it.
======================================The Colac Players next Show - Hotel Sorrento - hits the stages of Red Rock Theatre this Friday night.

Colac Players member Leah Wernik who plays Pippa says the cast can't wait to put on the show.===================
===================The Victorian Government has made a commitment to improve the SOUTH WEST following the announcement of a billion dollar better roads blitz.

The RACV however believes there isn't enough transparency where the funds will actually go.
======================================New studies conducted by the Transport Accident Commission show that - across the state and the south west region - young Victorian drivers’ acceptance of speeding is double that of all other drivers.

TAC CEO Tracey Slatter is urging young drivers across the state to adhere to speed limits and road safety rules.
======================================Surf Coast Shire Council is calling on Winchelsea locals to help shape the town’s future.

Pat Gordon has more...
======================================AND IN SPORTIt's seventh heaven for both Braves baseball teams - each extending their win streak.

Division 2 took down the Ballarat Royals 10–6, sparked by a huge seven-run third inning.

Brendan Delorenzo pitched four innings for the win, while Matt Noonan drove in two.

Division 4 pulled off a dramatic 15–13 comeback over Corio, scoring six in the final frame to seal the deal. (web)
======================================Margaret Rintoul V has claimed a stunning victory in the 72nd Melbourne to Apollo Bay Yacht Race.

Skippered by Damien King of Sandringham Yacht Club, the Frers 61 yacht won line honours as well as AMS and PHS handicap categories. 
======================================The Colac Otway Rovers promotion saw losses across all grades.

The Senior women went down 6-0 to Armstrong Creek.

Men's Division 1 went down 4-1 to Armstrong Creek.

Men's Division 2 went down 4-nil to Lara United.

Men's Division 3 lost 7-0 to Lara United.
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Here is what is making news for May 27, 2025.===================A motorcyclist has died following a tragic crash in Colac West on Sunday. Police say a red Mazda CX3 collided with a motorbike on the Princes Highway near Corangamite Lake Road just after 11:30am. ======================================The Community Reference Group for the Point Grey redevelopment in Lorne has slammed GORCAPA&rsquo;s handling of the project. In a letter to the authority, the group said it had little involvement in shaping the draft Urban Design Framework due in June and does not endorse it. ======================================The Colac Players next Show - Hotel Sorrento - hits the stages of Red Rock Theatre this Friday night. Colac Players member Leah Wernik who plays Pippa says the cast can't wait to put on the show.=================== ===================The Victorian Government has made a commitment to improve the SOUTH WEST following the announcement of a billion dollar better roads blitz. The RACV however believes there isn't enough transparency where the funds will actually go. ======================================New studies conducted by the Transport Accident Commission show that - across the state and the south west region - young Victorian drivers&rsquo; acceptance of speeding is double that of all other drivers. TAC CEO Tracey Slatter is urging young drivers across the state to adhere to speed limits and road safety rules. ======================================Surf Coast Shire Council is calling on Winchelsea locals to help shape the town&rsquo;s future. Pat Gordon has more... ======================================AND IN SPORTIt's seventh heaven for both Braves baseball teams - each extending their win streak. Division 2 took down the Ballarat Royals 10&ndash;6, sparked by a huge seven-run third inning. Brendan Delorenzo pitched four innings for the win, while Matt Noonan drove in two. Division 4 pulled off a dramatic 15&ndash;13 comeback over Corio, scoring six in the final frame to seal the deal. (web) ======================================Margaret Rintoul V has claimed a stunning victory in the 72nd Melbourne to Apollo Bay Yacht Race. Skippered by Damien King of Sandringham Yacht Club, the Frers 61 yacht won line honours as well as AMS and PHS handicap categories.&nbsp; ======================================The Colac Otway Rovers promotion saw losses across all grades. The Senior women went down 6-0 to Armstrong Creek. Men's Division 1 went down 4-1 to Armstrong Creek. Men's Division 2 went down 4-nil to Lara United. Men's Division 3 lost 7-0 to Lara United. ===================

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