Here is what is making news for October 01, 2025.===============================Ambulance Victoria is urging Colac residents to brush up on CPR skills as cardiac arrests hit record levels across the state. 
==============================================================The Corangamite CMA is launching its new Small Blocks Big Dreams workshop series in partnership with the Heytesbury District Landcare Network.

Corangamite CMA's Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator Karen O’Keefe says a free film night will be held in Cobden on October 10, featuring a screening of Greenhouse by Joost Bakker and local grazing boxes.
==============================================================Colac’s Bluewater Leisure Centre will come alive on today for the brand-new Kids Festival.

Families can enjoy music, sport, craft, swimming and more, with entertainment from The Mik Maks, a DJ Dance Party, the Melbourne Renegades, plus food trucks and activity stations inside and out.
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Lake Purrumbete boat ramp is almost ready for reopening.

Road clearing and resurfacing work is complete, and the boat ramp and turning circle have been cleared and resurfaced. 
==============================================================An historic Noorat butter factory is being transformed into accommodation for agricultural workers in south-west Victoria.

The Glenormiston Butter and Cheese Factory, will become 13 dwellings, including family homes, studio apartments and shared dorm-style housing for seasonal workers.
==============================================================The State Government is backing more road safety upgrades for south-west Victorian communities, with grants available to councils to help reduce crashes and improve local roads.
==============================================================AND IN SPORTIt's awards season for the Colac Otway Rovers with individuals celebrated for their 2025 season.
Jared Holt was the Division 1 best and Fairest winner with Danny Hegarty runner up.

Sandi Bowen took out the clubs inaugural women's best and fairest.

While Lucas Paiva won the Division 2 count and Jacob Stannard won the Division 3 count.
==============================================================The Colac Braves have wrapped up there successful senior season with individuals celebrating awards.

The Division 2 MVP went to Brendan DeLorenzo with 34 votes, followed by Brad Egan on 23, and Josh Hay on 13.
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Here is what is making news for October 01, 2025.===============================Ambulance Victoria is urging Colac residents to brush up on CPR skills as cardiac arrests hit record levels across the state.&nbsp; ==============================================================The Corangamite CMA is launching its new Small Blocks Big Dreams workshop series in partnership with the Heytesbury District Landcare Network. Corangamite CMA's Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator Karen O&rsquo;Keefe says a free film night will be held in Cobden on October 10, featuring a screening of Greenhouse by Joost Bakker and local grazing boxes. ==============================================================Colac&rsquo;s Bluewater Leisure Centre will come alive on today for the brand-new Kids Festival. Families can enjoy music, sport, craft, swimming and more, with entertainment from The Mik Maks, a DJ Dance Party, the Melbourne Renegades, plus food trucks and activity stations inside and out. ============================================================== Lake Purrumbete boat ramp is almost ready for reopening. Road clearing and resurfacing work is complete, and the boat ramp and turning circle have been cleared and resurfaced.&nbsp; ==============================================================An historic Noorat butter factory is being transformed into accommodation for agricultural workers in south-west Victoria. The Glenormiston Butter and Cheese Factory, will become 13 dwellings, including family homes, studio apartments and shared dorm-style housing for seasonal workers. ==============================================================The State Government is backing more road safety upgrades for south-west Victorian communities, with grants available to councils to help reduce crashes and improve local roads. ==============================================================AND IN SPORTIt's awards season for the Colac Otway Rovers with individuals celebrated for their 2025 season. Jared Holt was the Division 1 best and Fairest winner with Danny Hegarty runner up. Sandi Bowen took out the clubs inaugural women's best and fairest. While Lucas Paiva won the Division 2 count and Jacob Stannard won the Division 3 count. ==============================================================The Colac Braves have wrapped up there successful senior season with individuals celebrating awards. The Division 2 MVP went to Brendan DeLorenzo with 34 votes, followed by Brad Egan on 23, and Josh Hay on 13. ==============================================================

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