Here is what is making news for October 28, 2025.============================The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority are completing safety works in Apollo Bay.

Fisherman’s Wharf will get commercial fencing over the next month, remaining open when work isn’t taking place.

At Mothers Beach, crews are reinforcing the seawall with cranes and excavators, a project expected to take around two weeks depending on tides.
========================================================The weekends stormy conditions saw Aireys Inlet CFA undertaking a dramatic Canine cliff face rescue.

A dog was rescued after becoming stranded on a cliff during stormy conditions.

Aireys Inlet CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria, the SES, and high-angle specialists from Geelong worked together to reach the dog.
========================================================Families in the Barwon region are set to benefit from faster emergency care, with new funding for Barwon Health to expand inpatient capacity and support Hospital in the Home programs.

The $4.4 million investment is part of a broader $50 million state-wide initiative to reduce ambulance ramping, improve patient flow, and help paramedics return to the road more quickly.
========================================================As families from Colac, Camperdown, Apollo Bay and surrounds head outdoors, Parks Victoria is reminding visitors that campfire safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Warm and windy conditions can quickly turn a harmless fire into a dangerous blaze — and even campfires buried under soil can continue to burn and reignite days later.
========================================================Aspiring Victoria Police officers from the South West will be able to complete the force's entrance exam online from November 1.

Acting Superintendent of Recruitment Paul Morgan says it means applicants will be able to complete the assessment when they choose with slots available day or night.
========================================================The Salvation Army is urging Great Ocean Road communities to dig deep this festive season, launching their annual Christmas Appeal to support locals doing it tough.

The Salvos say Christmas can amplify stress for those already facing financial and emotional pressures, and with high prices continuing to squeeze households, their national goal of 29 million dollars is crucial to ensure help reaches those who need it most.
========================================================AND IN SPORTIn the Warrnambool Seaside Classic - The Colac Kookas under 18s boys followed up from their previous win in Hamilton, this time defeating Terang by 8 in the Grand Final.

The Colac Kookas Under 18s girls went down in the grand final to Warrnambool.

The under 16s boys and girls were knocked out in the quarter finals.
========================================================The Colac and District Darts Association will host its grand finals tonight at the Colac Showgrounds.

In A Grade, the Cobden Dragons will take on Double Vision.

In B Grade The Bye will play the Black Dogs.
========================================================95 entrants turned out to the Colac Golf Club's Saturday competition.

Birregurra's Andrew Kelly took out the A Grade win with Hunter Togni runner up.

In B Grade Duane Chilcott won.

While Chaise Murray was best afield in C Grade.
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