Here is what is making news for October 22, 2025.================================A driver involved in a spectacular crash near Boggy Creek earlier this year has fronted Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court.

The man was placed on a diversion after admitting he fell asleep at the wheel, causing his car to become airborne for eight metres before crashing into a cattle underpass.================================================================A national week targeting illicit firearms has seen major seizures across Victoria, including a raid in Cobden.
================================================================Tickets sales have opened for the Colac Players new show - The Appleton Ladies Potato Race.

Leah Wernik who will play Nikki Armstrong says the show is a unique comedy sure to captivate local audiences.
================================================================Hunters in Colac Otway and Corangamite regions can now view the Game Management Authority’s 2024 Deer Harvest Victoria report.
================================================================Richard Riordan, Member for Polwarth, says weekend protests are a disgrace and called on the government to act.

Mr Riordan says the Liberal Party would ensure laws are enforced to halt protests, which he says draw police resources away from regional areas.
================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac and District Football and Netball League has one more formality for 2025 with its AGM next month.

President Peter Hickey says the date is locked in for 2025 - with five open board spots.
================================================================Colac Tiger Jack Skinner has signed on for another season with Port Melbourne in the VFL.

Skinner made his VFL debut towards the back end of the season playing two matches in 2025.
================================================================The Otway Districts Football club are hosting an under 18s season launch this weekend as they look to reenter the CDFNL's under 18s competition for 2026.

Junior coach Angus Zdrojewski says numbers are healthy with a good turnout expected for this Sunday at Gellibrand.
================================================================Camperdown's Hamish Sinnott will call South Barwon home for season 2026.

The 2023 Maskell Medallist has had stints playing VFL with Carlton, Geelong and Essendon.

Sinnott's arrival follows that of Ocean Grove trio Kye Annand, Jamison Hallam, and Rory Phillips.
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Here is what is making news for October 22, 2025.================================A driver involved in a spectacular crash near Boggy Creek earlier this year has fronted Warrnambool Magistrates&rsquo; Court. The man was placed on a diversion after admitting he fell asleep at the wheel, causing his car to become airborne for eight metres before crashing into a cattle underpass.================================================================A national week targeting illicit firearms has seen major seizures across Victoria, including a raid in Cobden. ================================================================Tickets sales have opened for the Colac Players new show - The Appleton Ladies Potato Race. Leah Wernik who will play Nikki Armstrong says the show is a unique comedy sure to captivate local audiences. ================================================================Hunters in Colac Otway and Corangamite regions can now view the Game Management Authority&rsquo;s 2024 Deer Harvest Victoria report. ================================================================Richard Riordan, Member for Polwarth, says weekend protests are a disgrace and called on the government to act. Mr Riordan says the Liberal Party would ensure laws are enforced to halt protests, which he says draw police resources away from regional areas. ================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac and District Football and Netball League has one more formality for 2025 with its AGM next month. President Peter Hickey says the date is locked in for 2025 - with five open board spots. ================================================================Colac Tiger Jack Skinner has signed on for another season with Port Melbourne in the VFL. Skinner made his VFL debut towards the back end of the season playing two matches in 2025. ================================================================The Otway Districts Football club are hosting an under 18s season launch this weekend as they look to reenter the CDFNL's under 18s competition for 2026. Junior coach Angus Zdrojewski says numbers are healthy with a good turnout expected for this Sunday at Gellibrand. ================================================================Camperdown's Hamish Sinnott will call South Barwon home for season 2026. The 2023 Maskell Medallist has had stints playing VFL with Carlton, Geelong and Essendon. Sinnott's arrival follows that of Ocean Grove trio Kye Annand, Jamison Hallam, and Rory Phillips. ================================================================

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