Here is what is making news for September 9, 2025.============================A violent street confrontation in Camperdown has been finalised in court.

The January 2024 incident involved seven people, some as young as 16, clashing on Bowen Street with bats, machetes, hammers and knives.========================================================Locals across Colac Otway and Corangamite regions who are looking to burn before the summer season arrives have been issued a reminder to register burns.

The Fire Permits Victoria website is a quick and easy way to notify emergency services of your upcoming burn-off.
========================================================The CDFNL finals and increased traffic on the region's roads will also bring about a larger police present with Operation Scoreboard taking to the roads.

Colac Police Sergeant Jamie Kahle says Colac Police will link up with surrounding stations to ensure our roads are kept safe over the next month.
========================================================Southern Rural Water is seeking expressions of interest from farmers in the Nullawarre region to participate in a pilot program known as Farmer Helping Farmer .

General Manager of Service Delivery Simon Wilkinson says it's an opportunity for farmers with existing private groundwater bores in Nullawarre  to support drought-recovery in the nearby Heytesbury region.
========================================================The arrival of spring means warmer weather and more time outdoors -- but for many across the South West -- it also brings an increased risk of asthma.

Ambulance Victoria's Cristina Courtney Cristina Courtney says those with asthma are urged to check their plans are up to date.========================================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac Otway Rovers have wrapped up its first season in Division 1 with matches over the weekend.

This year was the first time the soccer club had put forward teams higher than Division 3 with, Division 2 and 1 sides.

In the weekend's results - Division 1 lost 5-1 to Bell Park, Division 2 lost 3 - 1 to Armstrong United and Division 3 lost 6 to 2 against Lara.

Despite the challenge - senior coach Eddie Dorris says the year came with many positives.========================================================Entries are now open for the 20th anniversary of the Otway Odyssey, with cyclists urged to lock in their spot early.

The milestone event will be staged in Forrest across February 28 and March 1, bringing together mountain bikers and gravel riders from across Australia and beyond.

Organisers say the 2026 Odyssey will feature revamped courses, family events and celebrations marking two decades of racing through the Otways.
========================================================In the Colac Golf Club's weekend Stableford competition -

Donald Witham took out the A Grade win followed by Alex Richies.

While Marion Nott won B Grade.
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