Here is what is making news for October 6, 2025.===============================As students return for Term 4, drivers across the Colac Otway region are reminded that school zones are back in effect from this morning.

Speed limits will apply between 8 and 9:30am, and again from 2:30 to 4pm.
==============================================================With Mental Health Week beginning on Saturday, Rural Aid is urging Colac Otway and Corangamite farmers to reach out, reconnect, and check in on their wellbeing. 
==============================================================The CFA has launched its Get Fire Ready campaign across South West Victoria, ahead of what’s expected to be a challenging fire season.

More than 530 brigades statewide will host events throughout October, helping residents understand their local fire risks and prepare a plan.
==============================================================Powercor crews have been working to restore electricity for customers in the Otways after a fault on Tuesday afternoon.

More than 1,600 customers lost power when a tree fell across lines off Old Beech Forest Road, near Gellibrand, just after 2pm. 
==============================================================Wannon Water is advising Simpson customers they may notice an earthy taste or smell in their tap water.

The authority says recent water sampling shows the change is due to naturally occurring algae in the raw water storage.
==============================================================The Transport Accident Commission is urging South West drivers and motorcyclists to look out for each other and share the road safely.

TAC CEO Tracey Slatter says road users that staying alert, giving riders space, and following the rules can save lives.
==============================================================AND IN SPORTIt was 4 from 4 across the weekend for both Colac Kookas mens and womens teams in the first round of the CBL season.

The Kookas men beat the Warrnambool Seahawks 101-84, and defeated Millicent by 42 at home yesterday.

Luka Gerber led the way scoring 25 on day 1 and 28 points on Day 2.

The women's team beat the Warrnambool Mermaids by 10, and Millicent by 5.

Indiana Cameron scored 30, and 34 in the two matches.
==============================================================Peter Revell has taken out the Colac Golf Club's Monthly medal after the Saturday Stroke competition.

Andrew Quigly was the A grade winner, with Donald Whitham winning B Grade and Chris Stevenson winning C grade.
==============================================================The best and fairest awards keep rolling with the Colac Tigers wrapping up with their end of season awards.

Ben McCarthy capped off his stellar season taking home the Ted Parker medal with Zac Zdybel finishing runner up.

Josh McDonald took out the reserves best and farest while Charlie Seuren won the count in Under 18s.

In the netball Emily Murfitt won the A grade best and fairest with Jessie Lang runner up.

AND Katie Chappell won B Grade.
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