Here is what is making news for May 29, 2026.====================================The Corangamite Shire has taken action to officially move on the decommissioned Camperdown Saleyards site.

Corangamite Shire Mayor Kate Makin says council will still advocate for a specialised truck wash to remain in Camperdown.========================================================================Winter tuna fishing is off to a spectacular start in Apollo Bay following the capture of a massive one-hundred-and-seven-kilogram southern bluefin tuna.

The giant fish was reeled in during a local charter trip after an exhausting two-hour battle right at dusk.
========================================================================A Camperdown man has been fined one thousand dollars after pleading guilty to making a death threat during a civil dispute over car parts.

The Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court heard the intoxicated man threatened to slit a resident's throat while police were responding to a disturbance. 
========================================================================The benefits of strategic fuel management are being highlighted in the Otways following a highly challenging summer bushfire season.

Forest Fire Management Victoria reports that previous fuel treatments successfully moderated the speed and intensity of multiple fires in the region, allowing crews to safely build control lines. 
========================================================================The twenty-twenty-six T-A-C Club Rewards Program has officially launched at the Timboon Demons Football Netball Club.

TAC Head of Community, Fin Bird says the seven hundred thousand dollar initiative backs grassroots clubs across Victoria to lead vital road safety conversations and help reduce regional road trauma.
========================================================================Green grass is back in the grounds across the South West after a dry 18 to 24 months.

Scotts Creek Farmer Jamie Vogels says some good conditions have allowed farmers to replenish feed stocks.========================================================================AND IN SPORTThis weekend sets up a blockbuster weekend in the CDFNL.

Otway Districts host Apollo Bay,

The Cat-or-Roo cup takes place against with South Colac hosting the Colac Imperials.

Alvie play Birregurra,

Irrewarra-Beeac looks to get back on the winners list against the Western Eagles.

AND the Lorne Dolphins travel to Simpson.
========================================================================Its a big test this weekend for Colac and St Joseph's as the Tigers travel to Herne Hill.

In the football currently the St Joseph's sit fourth, and the Tigers fifth. 
========================================================================Hampden League football and netball resumes this weekend after last weekends interleague bye.

Cobden hosts the red-hot Koroit.

The Camperdown netballers are searching for their first season win as they travel to Portland.========================================================================

Here is what is making news for May 29, 2026.====================================The Corangamite Shire has taken action to officially move on the decommissioned Camperdown Saleyards site. Corangamite Shire Mayor Kate Makin says council will still advocate for a specialised truck wash to remain in Camperdown.========================================================================Winter tuna fishing is off to a spectacular start in Apollo Bay following the capture of a massive one-hundred-and-seven-kilogram southern bluefin tuna. The giant fish was reeled in during a local charter trip after an exhausting two-hour battle right at dusk. ========================================================================A Camperdown man has been fined one thousand dollars after pleading guilty to making a death threat during a civil dispute over car parts. The Warrnambool Magistrates&rsquo; Court heard the intoxicated man threatened to slit a resident's throat while police were responding to a disturbance.&nbsp; ========================================================================The benefits of strategic fuel management are being highlighted in the Otways following a highly challenging summer bushfire season. Forest Fire Management Victoria reports that previous fuel treatments successfully moderated the speed and intensity of multiple fires in the region, allowing crews to safely build control lines.&nbsp; ========================================================================The twenty-twenty-six T-A-C Club Rewards Program has officially launched at the Timboon Demons Football Netball Club. TAC Head of Community, Fin Bird says the seven hundred thousand dollar initiative backs grassroots clubs across Victoria to lead vital road safety conversations and help reduce regional road trauma. ========================================================================Green grass is back in the grounds across the South West after a dry 18 to 24 months. Scotts Creek Farmer Jamie Vogels says some good conditions have allowed farmers to replenish feed stocks.========================================================================AND IN SPORTThis weekend sets up a blockbuster weekend in the CDFNL. Otway Districts host Apollo Bay, The Cat-or-Roo cup takes place against with South Colac hosting the Colac Imperials. Alvie play Birregurra, Irrewarra-Beeac looks to get back on the winners list against the Western Eagles. AND the Lorne Dolphins travel to Simpson. ========================================================================Its a big test this weekend for Colac and St Joseph's as the Tigers travel to Herne Hill. In the football currently the St Joseph's sit fourth, and the Tigers fifth.&nbsp; ========================================================================Hampden League football and netball resumes this weekend after last weekends interleague bye. Cobden hosts the red-hot Koroit. The Camperdown netballers are searching for their first season win as they travel to Portland.========================================================================

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May 29, 2026

Here is what is making news for June 12, 2026.==================================Expression of interest are open for the Colac Otway Shire's Australia Day event which made a return to the calendar at the Cressy Aerodrome earlier this year.

Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says they are looking to build on the success, and anyone is open to apply to help or host.
====================================================================Grade Six students and teachers from Birregurra Primary School are freezing for a cause this Monday, June fifteenth.

The school cohort will brave the elements for an Ice Bucket Challenge to raise vital funds and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease. 
===================================================================Local Police have said that last weekends activity on the roads was a massive with minimal drug and alcohol offences from the Colac Otway and Surf Coast region.

Colac Highway Patrols Jamie Kahle says more than 4,000 drug and alchohol tests were recorded across the region, with police also operating Operation Recreation to inspect local campgrounds and bike trails.
====================================================================Colac Otway and Corangamite farmers are being urged to reduce their reliance on imported diesel following a new industry report.

Farmers for Climate Action has released a roadmap for transitioning to electrified machinery and local biofuels.
====================================================================Travellers heading to the Otways face an open-ended detour following a major landslip on Old Beech Forest Road.

The weekend incident south of Gellibrand left severe cracks and a gaping hole in the surface, forcing an indefinite closure.

The Colac Otway Shire Council has closed the road between the southern end at McDevitt Siding and the northern end. 
====================================================================Colac and South West parents are being urged to remain vigilant about water safety this winter.

Kidsafe Victoria C-E-O Sarah Sexton warns that household hazards pose a significant risk, as it takes just a small amount of water and very little time for a young child to drown.
====================================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends CDFNL matches, South Colac hosts Simpson.

The Colac Imperials face the Otway Districts for their FightMND match.

Irrewarra-Beeac travels to Apollo Bay.

The Western Eagles face a tough test in Alvie.

And Birregurra has Lorne.
====================================================================The Colac Tigers look to continue winning form in both the netball and football this weekend hosting Geelong West at Central Reserve.

The Tigers with be without two of its footy stars with Darcy Lang unavailable and Seb Ross missing through a calf injury.
====================================================================In this weekend's Hampden League action, Cobden will play host to Portland.

Meanwhile, Camperdown is hitting the road, travelling to Gardens Oval to take on Port Fairy.====================================================================

Here is what is making news for June 12, 2026.==================================Expression of interest are open for the Colac Otway Shire's Australia Day event which made a return to the calendar at the Cressy Aerodrome earlier this year. Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says they are looking to build on the success, and anyone is open to apply to help or host. ====================================================================Grade Six students and teachers from Birregurra Primary School are freezing for a cause this Monday, June fifteenth. The school cohort will brave the elements for an Ice Bucket Challenge to raise vital funds and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease.&nbsp; ===================================================================Local Police have said that last weekends activity on the roads was a massive with minimal drug and alcohol offences from the Colac Otway and Surf Coast region. Colac Highway Patrols Jamie Kahle says more than 4,000 drug and alchohol tests were recorded across the region, with police also operating Operation Recreation to inspect local campgrounds and bike trails. ====================================================================Colac Otway and Corangamite farmers are being urged to reduce their reliance on imported diesel following a new industry report. Farmers for Climate Action has released a roadmap for transitioning to electrified machinery and local biofuels. ====================================================================Travellers heading to the Otways face an open-ended detour following a major landslip on Old Beech Forest Road. The weekend incident south of Gellibrand left severe cracks and a gaping hole in the surface, forcing an indefinite closure. The Colac Otway Shire Council has closed the road between the southern end at McDevitt Siding and the northern end.&nbsp; ====================================================================Colac and South West parents are being urged to remain vigilant about water safety this winter. Kidsafe Victoria C-E-O Sarah Sexton warns that household hazards pose a significant risk, as it takes just a small amount of water and very little time for a young child to drown. ====================================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends CDFNL matches, South Colac hosts Simpson. The Colac Imperials face the Otway Districts for their FightMND match. Irrewarra-Beeac travels to Apollo Bay. The Western Eagles face a tough test in Alvie. And Birregurra has Lorne. ====================================================================The Colac Tigers look to continue winning form in both the netball and football this weekend hosting Geelong West at Central Reserve. The Tigers with be without two of its footy stars with Darcy Lang unavailable and Seb Ross missing through a calf injury. ====================================================================In this weekend's Hampden League action, Cobden will play host to Portland. Meanwhile, Camperdown is hitting the road, travelling to Gardens Oval to take on Port Fairy.====================================================================

June 12, 2026

Here is what is making news for June 11, 2026.===============================The Colac Mobile Blood Donation Van has rolled into town and will remain parked at the Central Reserve car park on Gravesend Street until Friday, June nineteenth.

Organisers are urging Colac Otway residents to roll up their sleeves, as the national demand for blood and plasma continues to grow. 
==============================================================A wave of community upgrades is coming to small towns across the region following the announcement of the state government's latest Tiny Towns Fund round.
Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney has unveiled twelve local projects, including a fifty-thousand-dollar upgrade for the Cororooke Public Hall.
The Kawarren Recreation Reserve has also secured fifty thousand dollars for major development works, while the Yeodene Public Hall will receive over twenty-two thousand dollars for extensive renewal projects.
==============================================================Those in and around the Otways are being urged to ensure their firewood purchases this winter are not supporting a black market that is destroying wildlife habitat and removing thousands of trees from forests across the state. 

Illegal firewood activity is impacting forests across Victoria, particularly north of Shepparton, in the Otways, Grampians and parts of eastern Gippsland.
==============================================================Isolated seniors across the Barwon-South Western region are set to receive a much-needed boost of friendship through a new Feros Care initiative.
==============================================================The community has celebrated the success of the Farm My School Colac build at Colac Secondary College, one year on from the programs roaring success.

Colac Regenerative Farm Manager Catie Tracey says without the community, the event would have been able to happen.
==============================================================The Corangamite Shire Year Twelve Winter Ball is returning for twenty-twenty-six, and local students are invited to lead the planning.

Council is calling for a committee of Year Twelves to help decide the music, theme, and overall vibe. No prior event experience is needed. 
==============================================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac Braves are back in action this weekend with Division 1 hosting the Werribee Giants.
 
Division 3 has the bye.
==============================================================The Colac Otway Rovers face the Deakin Ducks in Division 2 this Friday night.

Division 3 plays Barwon Heads, and the women's team plays the Bellarine Sharks.
==============================================================A huge fortnight for Colac and District Darts Association kicked off last weekend with the Treasure Hunters Cup.

Glenn Beall tookout first place in the mens, Gale Harmsworth won the women's, and Lockie Murrell won the juniors.

Following on from the success of the event last weekend the CDDA will host its 5-a-side tournament this weekend with throwers from all across the state and more than 150 total players expected.
==============================================================

Here is what is making news for June 11, 2026.===============================The Colac Mobile Blood Donation Van has rolled into town and will remain parked at the Central Reserve car park on Gravesend Street until Friday, June nineteenth. Organisers are urging Colac Otway residents to roll up their sleeves, as the national demand for blood and plasma continues to grow.&nbsp; ==============================================================A wave of community upgrades is coming to small towns across the region following the announcement of the state government's latest Tiny Towns Fund round. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney has unveiled twelve local projects, including a fifty-thousand-dollar upgrade for the Cororooke Public Hall. The Kawarren Recreation Reserve has also secured fifty thousand dollars for major development works, while the Yeodene Public Hall will receive over twenty-two thousand dollars for extensive renewal projects. ==============================================================Those in and around the Otways are being urged to ensure their firewood purchases this winter are not supporting a black market that is destroying wildlife habitat and removing thousands of trees from forests across the state.&nbsp; Illegal firewood activity is impacting forests across Victoria, particularly north of Shepparton, in the Otways, Grampians and parts of eastern Gippsland. ==============================================================Isolated seniors across the Barwon-South Western region are set to receive a much-needed boost of friendship through a new Feros Care initiative. ==============================================================The community has celebrated the success of the Farm My School Colac build at Colac Secondary College, one year on from the programs roaring success. Colac Regenerative Farm Manager Catie Tracey says without the community, the event would have been able to happen. ==============================================================The Corangamite Shire Year Twelve Winter Ball is returning for twenty-twenty-six, and local students are invited to lead the planning. Council is calling for a committee of Year Twelves to help decide the music, theme, and overall vibe. No prior event experience is needed.&nbsp; ==============================================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac Braves are back in action this weekend with Division 1 hosting the Werribee Giants. &nbsp; Division 3 has the bye. ==============================================================The Colac Otway Rovers face the Deakin Ducks in Division 2 this Friday night. Division 3 plays Barwon Heads, and the women's team plays the Bellarine Sharks. ==============================================================A huge fortnight for Colac and District Darts Association kicked off last weekend with the Treasure Hunters Cup. Glenn Beall tookout first place in the mens, Gale Harmsworth won the women's, and Lockie Murrell won the juniors. Following on from the success of the event last weekend the CDDA will host its 5-a-side tournament this weekend with throwers from all across the state and more than 150 total players expected. ==============================================================

June 11, 2026

Here is what is making news for June 10, 2026.================================36 new houses will be built in Colac thanks to construction beginning on a new Sinclair-Armstrong Street Development.

Project Developer Adam Cole says the Nook officially entered Stage 1 yesterday, selling out after launching in January.
================================================================Port Campbell police Acting Sergeant Troy Beames has been formally recognized for saving two lives in a dramatic coastal rescue.
================================================================A new virtual experience at Colac Cemetery will soon bring local history to life.

Geelong Cemeteries Trust CEO Dean Matthews says  a free mobile app will share hundreds of pre-nineteen-hundreds life stories, gathered by the Colac and District Family History Group.
================================================================Colac Otway Shire Mayor and G21 Chair Jason Schram is spearheading a campaign for the Victorian Government to overhaul coastal vegetation management rules.
================================================================Farmers impacted by the January bushfires in Carlisle River and Gellibrand are being reminded that vital recovery support remains available.

Rural Assistance Commissioner Peter Tuohey says recovery can take years, and financial help can ease the burden. 
================================================================Corangamite Shire residents are invited to a free morning tea to raise awareness about elder abuse.

Mayor Kate Makin says World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Monday, June fifteenth, is a vital opportunity to learn how to recognise the signs of mistreatment.
================================================================AND IN SPORTSeveral Rovers juniors have been crowned winners at the Football Victoria Country Championships in Geelong over Kings Birthday weekend.

Solomon Coventry captained the under 11s to a win.

Dash Bannan also led the under 14s to a win with Jasper Milner as a teammate.

Samuel Irunga played in a win in the under 12s category.
================================================================A host of Colac and District cricketers are starring overseas in English Cricket Leagues.

Apollo Bay cricketer Pat Grimmer and his Sandford St Martin teammates sit on top of the ladder in the Cherwell Cricket League.

Apollo Bay teammate Kai Clissold has picked up 9 wickets in his opening 7 games for Martley Cricket Club in the Worcestershire County League.
================================================================

Here is what is making news for June 10, 2026.================================36 new houses will be built in Colac thanks to construction beginning on a new Sinclair-Armstrong Street Development. Project Developer Adam Cole says the Nook officially entered Stage 1 yesterday, selling out after launching in January. ================================================================Port Campbell police Acting Sergeant Troy Beames has been formally recognized for saving two lives in a dramatic coastal rescue. ================================================================A new virtual experience at Colac Cemetery will soon bring local history to life. Geelong Cemeteries Trust CEO Dean Matthews says &nbsp;a free mobile app will share hundreds of pre-nineteen-hundreds life stories, gathered by the Colac and District Family History Group. ================================================================Colac Otway Shire Mayor and G21 Chair Jason Schram is spearheading a campaign for the Victorian Government to overhaul coastal vegetation management rules. ================================================================Farmers impacted by the January bushfires in Carlisle River and Gellibrand are being reminded that vital recovery support remains available. Rural Assistance Commissioner Peter Tuohey says recovery can take years, and financial help can ease the burden.&nbsp; ================================================================Corangamite Shire residents are invited to a free morning tea to raise awareness about elder abuse. Mayor Kate Makin says World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Monday, June fifteenth, is a vital opportunity to learn how to recognise the signs of mistreatment. ================================================================AND IN SPORTSeveral Rovers juniors have been crowned winners at the Football Victoria Country Championships in Geelong over Kings Birthday weekend. Solomon Coventry captained the under 11s to a win. Dash Bannan also led the under 14s to a win with Jasper Milner as a teammate. Samuel Irunga played in a win in the under 12s category. ================================================================A host of Colac and District cricketers are starring overseas in English Cricket Leagues. Apollo Bay cricketer Pat Grimmer and his Sandford St Martin teammates sit on top of the ladder in the Cherwell Cricket League. Apollo Bay teammate Kai Clissold has picked up 9 wickets in his opening 7 games for Martley Cricket Club in the Worcestershire County League. ================================================================

May 29, 2026

The South West Daily

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