Here is what is making news for September 10.===================================Bendigo Bank has released its annual agricultural exports report, and it has been the second-highest year on record, as total agricultural exports rose by $5 billion dollars…. driven mainly by a booming red meat market.

Thanks to Victoria's strong meat production - especially in the states South West - it has retained its position as the largest export state in the country.

Senior Manager Industry Affairs Neil Burgess says the US was still Australia's most important trade partner.
======================================================================The search is on for Corangamite Shire’s most inspirational residents, with nominations for the 2026 Australia Day awards open.

Categories include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year.======================================================================Apollo Bay and Marengo locals are being asked to share their flood knowledge to help Colac Otway Shire Council plan for a safer future.
Council is preparing a detailed flood study of the Barham River catchment, including Anderson Creek and waterways.======================================================================A former prison officer has been jailed for nearly nine years after causing a fatal crash while driving drunk from a wedding in Lorne.

The County Court heard he crossed double lines and collided head-on with another car near Winchelsea in March last year.

A Deans Marsh mother-of-three was killed and her daughter critically injured. 
======================================================================Families across Colac Otway and Corangamite will soon have another chance to save on kids’ sport, with the State Government’s Get Active Kids Voucher Program returning in October.

Eligible families can apply for vouchers worth up to $200 per child to help cover registration and membership fees at local clubs. ======================================================================Later this month, Timboon will host a 'Sponsoring Overseas employees event.

The event which will run on September 24 will speak about the importance of overseas employees for local dairy farms, and how to manage and better recruit staff.

WestVic Dairy Extension Advisor Matt Wood says attendees will hear real-life examples of how overseas staff are strengthening South West farming operations.
======================================================================AND IN SPORTSeveral locals have featured in the Hampden League’s junior awards. Camperdown’s Indiana Cameron won the under-17 netball best and fairest, with teammate Elsie Sinnott finishing third.

In football, Camperdown’s Paddy Hassett claimed the under-16 boys count, while Cobden’s Mahli Baxter took out the 13-and-under netball reserves award.
======================================================================The first-ever Colac Stockman’s Challenge rides into town this weekend.

Running Saturday and Sunday at the Colac Pony Club, Colac Pony Club's Eleanor Prime says the event will see riders of all ages put their skills to the test in events inspired by the work of Australian stockmen.======================================================================One of Australia’s most loved ultra marathons returns to the Surf Coast this Saturday.

The Surf Coast Century will see around fifteen hundred runners tackle either 100 or 50 kilometres, solo or in relay teams.

Known as the “feel-good ultra,” the event showcases dramatic cliffs, wildflower-lined trails and sweeping beaches.===================================