Here is what is making news for September 22, 2026.==================================A major financial boost has been secured for the Cobden Men’s Shed, following the announcement of the twenty twenty-six, twenty twenty-seven Men’s Shed Funding Program recipients.
====================================================================Colac Otway Shire Council is encouraging the community to attend upcoming information sessions regarding the Draft Revenue and Rating Plan.

The draft plan includes proposed changes that could affect local property owners.

Drop-in sessions will be held to allow residents to speak directly with staff and ask questions before making a submission. 
====================================================================Australian Dairy Farmers has welcomed the Federal Government's decision to reinstate agriculture as a priority occupation for skilled visa processing.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed Ministerial Direction one-one-nine will be updated to include agricultural roles among priority visas.

A-D-F President and Pomborneit dairy farmer Ben Bennett described the policy update as a positive step forward, while continuing calls for the existing processing backlog to be cleared quickly. ====================================================================Young Corangamite residents aged ten to twenty-one can attend free dance and karate workshops at Skipton Rising on Tuesday, September twenty-ninth.

Corangamite Shire Mayor Kate Makin says the event held at the Mechanics Institute Community Hall, includes a hip hop and acro session, a free barbecue, and a traditional karate class.
====================================================================South West T-A-F-E has cemented its position as Victoria's premier vocational education provider, winning the twenty twenty-six Large Training Provider of the Year.
====================================================================The T-A-C is urging Colac Otway and Corangamite drivers to prioritise safety these September school holidays.

With one hundred and eighty-six lives lost on Victorian roads this year, that’s thirty-one fewer than twenty twenty-five.

However, eighteen fatalities occurred during last year's September break.

TAC CEO Tracy Slatter reminded everyone to slow down and avoid driving tired.
====================================================================AND IN SPORTIt was a tough day at the office for the Cobden Bombers in the Hampden League Reserve Grand Final going down to the Warrnambool Blues by 29 points.

In the seniors Koroit pulled off an upset for the ages with a 13 point win against the previously undefeated North Warrnambool.
====================================================================Colac export Tobyn Murray featured in Peel Thunder's WAFL premiership over the weekend.

Murray kicked two goals, including the first of the match and had 18 disposals in Peel Thunder's 62-point win against Claremont on Sunday.====================================================================Cobden product Rhys Unwin has officially secured a one-year contract extension with Essendon for the twenty twenty-seven A-F-L season.

The nineteen-year-old earned the new deal after recovering from an early hamstring injury to make a strong impact late in the year.

Unwin impressed with a seven-tackle performance against the Swans, and showcased elite pace with a boundary-line goal assist against Port Adelaide.
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Here is what is making news for September 22, 2026.==================================A major financial boost has been secured for the Cobden Men&rsquo;s Shed, following the announcement of the twenty twenty-six, twenty twenty-seven Men&rsquo;s Shed Funding Program recipients. ====================================================================Colac Otway Shire Council is encouraging the community to attend upcoming information sessions regarding the Draft Revenue and Rating Plan. The draft plan includes proposed changes that could affect local property owners. Drop-in sessions will be held to allow residents to speak directly with staff and ask questions before making a submission.&nbsp; ====================================================================Australian Dairy Farmers has welcomed the Federal Government's decision to reinstate agriculture as a priority occupation for skilled visa processing. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed Ministerial Direction one-one-nine will be updated to include agricultural roles among priority visas. A-D-F President and Pomborneit dairy farmer Ben Bennett described the policy update as a positive step forward, while continuing calls for the existing processing backlog to be cleared quickly.&nbsp;====================================================================Young Corangamite residents aged ten to twenty-one can attend free dance and karate workshops at Skipton Rising on Tuesday, September twenty-ninth. Corangamite Shire Mayor Kate Makin says the event held at the Mechanics Institute Community Hall, includes a hip hop and acro session, a free barbecue, and a traditional karate class. ====================================================================South West T-A-F-E has cemented its position as Victoria's premier vocational education provider, winning the twenty twenty-six Large Training Provider of the Year. ====================================================================The T-A-C is urging Colac Otway and Corangamite drivers to prioritise safety these September school holidays. With one hundred and eighty-six lives lost on Victorian roads this year, that&rsquo;s thirty-one fewer than twenty twenty-five. However, eighteen fatalities occurred during last year's September break. TAC CEO Tracy Slatter reminded everyone to slow down and avoid driving tired. ====================================================================AND IN SPORTIt was a tough day at the office for the Cobden Bombers in the Hampden League Reserve Grand Final going down to the Warrnambool Blues by 29 points. In the seniors Koroit pulled off an upset for the ages with a 13 point win against the previously undefeated North Warrnambool. ====================================================================Colac export Tobyn Murray featured in Peel Thunder's WAFL premiership over the weekend. Murray kicked two goals, including the first of the match and had 18 disposals in Peel Thunder's 62-point win against Claremont on Sunday.====================================================================Cobden product Rhys Unwin has officially secured a one-year contract extension with Essendon for the twenty twenty-seven A-F-L season. The nineteen-year-old earned the new deal after recovering from an early hamstring injury to make a strong impact late in the year. Unwin impressed with a seven-tackle performance against the Swans, and showcased elite pace with a boundary-line goal assist against Port Adelaide. ==================================

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