Here is what is making news for September 12, 2025.===========================Emergency Service leaders and representatives from partner agencies from across the Barwon South West region... came together yesterday for an annual pre-season briefing

CFA Deputy Chief Officer South West Region Adrian Gutsche... says it's a timely chance for agencies to get together... as they continue preparations for the warmer months 
======================================================Local fishing and angling clubs are being encouraged to make contact with Victorian Fisheries Authority and organise a fishing forum.

CEO Travis Dowling says they work for you, so get in touch.
======================================================The Colac Show and Shine will be back this November moving forward from its March date where it took place earlier this year.

Councillor Chris Potter says it's hoped the new date helps attract a larger crowd given its proximity to Remembrance Day.
======================================================Bike jumps built by members of the public at the Lake Colac foreshore have been deemed dangerous and removed by the Colac Otway Shire council.

Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says the jumps featured a retaining wall and metal stakes, with a big hole left next to the jumps.======================================================VICSES is calling for more volunteers at stations such as Colac, Camperdown, and Cobden as the demand for emergency response grows with the challenges of climate change.

New data shows volunteer numbers have risen to more than 5,000 across Victoria, with over 4,300 actively serving.

CEO Rob Purcell says every member makes a vital difference, whether it’s preparing communities or responding to floods, storms, and road rescues.======================================================The Surf Coast Shire is running emergency planning workshops to help residents prepare for situations where services like power, water, and phone reception may be cut off.

Two 90-minute sessions will be held in Winchelsea on September 17 at the Community House.

Councillor Joel Grist says the workshops will guide participants in creating a plan to get through the first 72 hours after a disaster.
======================================================AND IN SPORTIn the preliminary finals round of the CDFNL finals.
In football, the winner from Colac Imperials and Lorne will advance through to the grand final while in netball.

Irrewarra-Beeac awaits the winner from the Colac Imperials and Alvie clash.
======================================================Colac women's football export Keeley Hardingham will make her AFLW debut this weekend when the Western Bulldogs take on the Giants in Canberra.

The 21-year-old was selected with Pick 48 last year following a breakout VFLW campaign in the red, white and blue.
======================================================The Colac Tigers senior side will look to secure a GFL senior grand final berth when they play St Joseph's this weekend.

While in the under 18s the Colac Tigers faced off against Barwon Heads in the Grand final.
======================================================This weekend marks the final round of the Colac Cycling Club's winter road season.

Riders will partake in the classic 32 kilometre loop.

Racing will return in October with the Friday night summer series.
======================================================Regular golf will make way at the Cobden Golf Course this Sunday with Disc Golf taking over.
The Professional Disc Golf will use the facility for its C Tier competition.

69 players are already registered for the tournament, with the competition the first time disc golf has come to the region.
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Here is what is making news for September 12, 2025.===========================Emergency Service leaders and representatives from partner agencies from across the Barwon South West region... came together yesterday for an annual pre-season briefing CFA Deputy Chief Officer South West Region Adrian Gutsche... says it's a timely chance for agencies to get together... as they continue preparations for the warmer months&nbsp; ======================================================Local fishing and angling clubs are being encouraged to make contact with Victorian Fisheries Authority and organise a fishing forum. CEO Travis Dowling says they work for you, so get in touch. ======================================================The Colac Show and Shine will be back this November moving forward from its March date where it took place earlier this year. Councillor Chris Potter says it's hoped the new date helps attract a larger crowd given its proximity to Remembrance Day. ======================================================Bike jumps built by members of the public at the Lake Colac foreshore have been deemed dangerous and removed by the Colac Otway Shire council. Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says the jumps featured a retaining wall and metal stakes, with a big hole left next to the jumps.======================================================VICSES is calling for more volunteers at stations such as Colac, Camperdown, and Cobden as the demand for emergency response grows with the challenges of climate change. New data shows volunteer numbers have risen to more than 5,000 across Victoria, with over 4,300 actively serving. CEO Rob Purcell says every member makes a vital difference, whether it&rsquo;s preparing communities or responding to floods, storms, and road rescues.======================================================The Surf Coast Shire is running emergency planning workshops to help residents prepare for situations where services like power, water, and phone reception may be cut off. Two 90-minute sessions will be held in Winchelsea on September 17 at the Community House. Councillor Joel Grist says the workshops will guide participants in creating a plan to get through the first 72 hours after a disaster. ======================================================AND IN SPORTIn the preliminary finals round of the CDFNL finals. In football, the winner from Colac Imperials and Lorne will advance through to the grand final while in netball. Irrewarra-Beeac awaits the winner from the Colac Imperials and Alvie clash. ======================================================Colac women's football export Keeley Hardingham will make her AFLW debut this weekend when the Western Bulldogs take on the Giants in Canberra. The 21-year-old was selected with Pick 48 last year following a breakout VFLW campaign in the red, white and blue. ======================================================The Colac Tigers senior side will look to secure a GFL senior grand final berth when they play St Joseph's this weekend. While in the under 18s the Colac Tigers faced off against Barwon Heads in the Grand final. ======================================================This weekend marks the final round of the Colac Cycling Club's winter road season. Riders will partake in the classic 32 kilometre loop. Racing will return in October with the Friday night summer series. ======================================================Regular golf will make way at the Cobden Golf Course this Sunday with Disc Golf taking over. The Professional Disc Golf will use the facility for its C Tier competition. 69 players are already registered for the tournament, with the competition the first time disc golf has come to the region. ======================================================

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