Here is what is making news for September 3, 2025.===================================Three Colac firefighters are preparing to put themselves to the test in this year’s Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb.

This Saturday Colac Firefighters Aidan Barnhart, Caitlin Harrison and Emir Akarsu will tackle 28 floors of Crown Metropol, wearing 25 kilograms of gear.
======================================================================The categories for Community Awards held on Australia Day will be open for consultation soon.

Colac Otway Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says it's a great outcome for the Shire and its councillors.
======================================================================Two Colac Otway businesses have claimed top honours at Victoria’s caravan park industry awards.

BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park won the Peter Buttigieg Innovation Award for its new undercover play space and light and sound attraction, Cetus.

Meanwhile, Bimbi Park, nestled in the Otways, received the Golightly Family Marketing Award.
======================================================================This month is rural road safety month with authorities urging locals to slow down.

New research revealing that 1 in 4 drivers admit to relaxing their safety standards when outside major cities and towns.

Currently 194 lives have been lost on roads in 2025, with several fatal crashes across the South west region in places such as Cobden, and Simpson.
======================================================================Cyclists will again take over the Great Ocean Road this November, with registrations now open for the TAC Great Vic Bike Ride.

The five-day ride runs from the 24th to the 28th of November, combining cycling, camping and community spirit.
======================================================================Colac’s own Tom McGuane will be back the big stage, starring in Back to the Future: The Musical.

The award-winning production opens at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre on September 26.

McGuane will play the role of Biff Tannen, the famous villain from the classic film.======================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac Imperials have locked away both netball and football coaches for their top grades next season.

Bailey Scott will continue as coach after leading the Imps to top spot in the home and away season, and Eliza Cahill will go again in 2026 after her squad finished second.
======================================================================The Colac and District Darts Association hosted members from the Victorian Legends over the weekend with 90 attending on Saturday and 60 on Sunday at the Colac Showgrounds.

After round four of the Colac and District Darts Association's local competition its the Cobden Dragons who sit on top.

Double Vision follows level for points with the Bully Boys.
======================================================================The Hampden Football Netball League has confirmed venues for the 2025 Fresha Juice Finals Series.

The action begins with the Qualifying Final at Mortlake on September 6, followed by the Elimination Final in Koroit the next day.

Semi Finals will be split between Portland and Camperdown, before the Preliminary Final heads to Hamilton’s redeveloped Melville Oval on September 20.
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