Here is what is making news for October 27, 2025.================================The Australian Taxation Office is reminding Colac Otway and Corangamite residents that have not lodged their tax return for 2024-25 they have until the end of the month to either self lodge or appoint a tax agent.
================================================================Colac has been listed as one of the eight best places to call home in Victoria by World Atlas.

The publication says Colac sits on the southern shore of Lake Colac in Victoria’s west, offering a relaxed lifestyle at a more affordable housing price than the state average.

The piece states that with scenic trails, cabins and lakeside activities, it’s a great place to explore.
================================================================The Victorian Fisheries Authority has confirmed a change to the daily bag limit for Yellowtail Kingfish... following consultation with recreational anglers.

The popular game species can be found off the Otways Coast.

CEO of Victorian Fisheries Authority Travis Dowling says the reduction in bag limit from 5 to 2 has taken effect from last week.
================================================================A major sports and tourism project planned for Modewarre has been delayed again.

Developers behind the Cape Otway Road Australia precinct — known as CORA — have been granted a two-year extension on planning approvals.
================================================================Colac is set to host the 2025 Wannon Sport and Volunteer Awards, with nominations now officially closed.

Member for Wannon Dan Tehan says the awards night, held in Colac this year, is a personal highlight on his calendar, celebrating the region’s outstanding volunteers and sporting achievers.
================================================================Winchelsea’s future growth is taking shape, with a draft Place Plan soon headed out for community feedback.

Twenty-nine locals have worked with Surf Coast Shire Council across five workshops to capture what’s most important to people, from protecting the town’s character to managing growth through to 2050 and beyond.
================================================================AND IN SPORTIt was a rain affected Colac South West Premier cricket round 2 - with Colac clubs the first taste of the newly introduced Duckworth Lewis System.
Apollo Bay beat Simpson by 6 wickets.

Bookaar defeated the Heytesbury Storm by 5 runs.

Will Ruddell made 101 to lead Colac to a victory over Alvie.

While in the DLS affected matches...

An Alex Inglis 102 led Birregurra to a win against Stoneyford.

Ecklin defeated Pomborneit.

Irrewarra beat City United.

While the Camperdown and Woorndoo match was abandoned.
================================================================In the Corangamite Weekend Pennant Bowl Apollo Bay overcame Central.

Camperdown Magpies beat Colac.

City was too good for Simpson.

While Winchelsea 1 got the best of Winchelsea 2.
================================================================In Round 3 of the Polwarth and District Tennis Association matches Pennyroyal White beat Pennyroyal Gold 5-3.

Cororooke 2 lost to Colac Lawn 6.

In B Grade Beeac 7 beat Warncoort 2.

Kawarren 9 smashed Cororooke Blue 0.

and Apollo Bay won against Deans Marsh 9-0.
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