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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