Here is what is making news for September 16, 2026.====================================Shadow Minister for Education joined local member for Polwarth Richard Riordan in Winchelsea yesterday where the Coalition announced funding pledges for upgrades to Winchelsea Primary School infastructure.

Mr Rowswell says the commitment reflected the coalitions determination to improve ageing schools across regional Victoria.
========================================================================A renovated property at the eastern gateway to Colac is poised to set a local real estate record.

Located at one ninety-five Triggs Road, Colac East, the five-bedroom, three-storey home is listed between one point nine million and two point zero five million dollars.

The mid-century inspired renovation transformed the former nineteen-nineties home, which once featured brightly coloured walls and spent one thousand days on the market before selling in twenty twenty-two.
Now, following four years of extensive work, the luxury residence could achieve Colac's first two-million-dollar residential sale.
========================================================================Colac Yacht Club Commodore Adam Chambers has secured second place overall at the R-C Laser Nationals in Q-L-D.

Fellow Colac sailor Grant Gillespie finished ninth after overcoming early radio issues. The national championship concluded on September thirteen.
========================================================================Corangamite Shire's school holiday program kicks off this Friday night.

Mayor Kate Makin says the activities will begin with the Titanga Night Stalk, with a full range of events planned across the region.
========================================================================The Victorian Government's Small Business Bus will visit Apollo Bay on Wednesday, October twenty-first, offering free advice to local entrepreneurs.

Operating between ten A-M and four P-M, the service provides one-on-one sessions with experienced advisers.

Colac Otway Shire Council CEO Andrew Tenni says bookings are essential and can be made through its Economic Development team.
========================================================================A section of the Timboon-Port Campbell Road has closed from today for three weeks to allow for vital landslip repairs.

The closure, between New Cooriemungle Road and the Cobden-Port Campbell Road, includes a local detour.

The Department of Transport and Planning says the works are part of a one hundred and fifteen million dollar upgrade program to stabilise roadsides. 
========================================================================AND IN SPORT The Camperdown Football Netball Club has appointed Cameron Spence as its assistant coach for the twenty twenty-seven season.

Spence brings extensive coaching experience to the role and will work alongside senior coach Adam Dowie to focus on player development and ongoing team performance.
========================================================================After two seasons at the helm, former Colac Imperials player Taylah Hassett has stepped down as senior coach of the Geelong Cats' V-F-L-W team.

The club announced her departure yesterday, acknowledging her success in leading the side to an eight-win season in twenty twenty-six while strongly fostering emerging local talent.
========================================================================Colac's Remy Holt has won the twenty twenty-six G-F-N-L Under Nineteens Best and Fairest award.

Holt was recognised as the top player across the competition following a standout season. 
The club praised the achievement, noting the league honour reflects her consistent performance throughout the year.
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