Here is what is making news for May 15, 2025.====================With national walk to school day this Friday, next week Colac primary schools will be promoting walking to school safely.

Colac Police's Stephanie Ward says it's a great way to promote road safety and a healthy, environmentally friendly alternative way to get to schools.====================
====================Two new community surveys are now open, focusing on access to sexual and reproductive healthcare across the region.

Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West CEO Jodie Hill says they want to hear from both service users and providers.
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====================Tougher water restrictions have been implemented in parts of the Colac Otway region, with Apollo Bay, Marengo and Skenes Creek moving to Stage 3 this weekend.

Barwon Water’s Managing Director Shaun Cumming says it’s a necessary step as dry conditions persist.
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====================A 21-year-old Camperdown woman has admitted regret over her role in a street altercation involving multiple weapons and several people.

The woman appeared before the Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court, where she pleaded guilty to carrying a dangerous article.
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====================A Colac man is celebrating a life-changing $3.3 million TattsLotto win — and says he slept like a baby after finding out.

His unregistered ticket was one of six division one winners in Saturday’s draw.
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====================Corangamite Shire Council has confirmed a noise complaint at the Ferguson Wind Farm, south of Simpson, was valid and admitted the issue affected a resident’s sleep and land enjoyment.

However, due to a recent amendment to the Public Health and Wellbeing Act, councils no longer have authority to investigate wind turbine noise.
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====================AND IN SPORTBoth Division 2 and Division 4 Colac Braves teams will look to keep their spot on top of their respective ladders this weekend each with five wins apiece.

This Saturday in Division 2 the Colac Braves host the Deakin Blues, while Division 4 hosts the Lara Wildcats.
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====================This Saturday and Sunday the Great Ocean Road Running festival will celebrate its 20th year.

More than 11,000 runners are expected to take part With nine race distances, full road closures from Lorne to Apollo Bay.
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====================In this weekends Hampden Football and Netball action -

Cobden hosts the North Warrnambool Eagles.

AND Camperdown takes on the South Warrnambool Roosters

Here is what is making news for May 15, 2025.====================With national walk to school day this Friday, next week Colac primary schools will be promoting walking to school safely. Colac Police's Stephanie Ward says it's a great way to promote road safety and a healthy, environmentally friendly alternative way to get to schools.==================== ====================Two new community surveys are now open, focusing on access to sexual and reproductive healthcare across the region. Women&rsquo;s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West CEO Jodie Hill says they want to hear from both service users and providers. ==================== ====================Tougher water restrictions have been implemented in parts of the Colac Otway region, with Apollo Bay, Marengo and Skenes Creek moving to Stage 3 this weekend. Barwon Water&rsquo;s Managing Director Shaun Cumming says it&rsquo;s a necessary step as dry conditions persist. ==================== ====================A 21-year-old Camperdown woman has admitted regret over her role in a street altercation involving multiple weapons and several people. The woman appeared before the Warrnambool Magistrates&rsquo; Court, where she pleaded guilty to carrying a dangerous article. ==================== ====================A Colac man is celebrating a life-changing $3.3 million TattsLotto win &mdash; and says he slept like a baby after finding out. His unregistered ticket was one of six division one winners in Saturday&rsquo;s draw. ==================== ====================Corangamite Shire Council has confirmed a noise complaint at the Ferguson Wind Farm, south of Simpson, was valid and admitted the issue affected a resident&rsquo;s sleep and land enjoyment. However, due to a recent amendment to the Public Health and Wellbeing Act, councils no longer have authority to investigate wind turbine noise. ==================== ====================AND IN SPORTBoth Division 2 and Division 4 Colac Braves teams will look to keep their spot on top of their respective ladders this weekend each with five wins apiece. This Saturday in Division 2 the Colac Braves host the Deakin Blues, while Division 4 hosts the Lara Wildcats. ==================== ====================This Saturday and Sunday the Great Ocean Road Running festival will celebrate its 20th year. More than 11,000 runners are expected to take part With nine race distances, full road closures from Lorne to Apollo Bay. ==================== ====================In this weekends Hampden Football and Netball action - Cobden hosts the North Warrnambool Eagles. AND Camperdown takes on the South Warrnambool Roosters

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