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The South West Daily

The South West Daily

The latest local news and sport stories impacting South West Victoria. Presented by the newsroom of 3CS & Mixx FM.

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August 4, 2025

Here is what is making news for August 4, 2025.===================================A minor earthquake has been recorded off the coast of Apollo Bay.Geoscience Australia says the 2-point-5 magnitude tremor struck at a depth of 10 kilometres just before midnight on Saturday.======================================================================V/Line has appointed William Tieppo as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing more than 20 years’ transport experience to the role.Mr Tieppo has previously overseen major Victorian rail projects and served as Regional Director for South Western Victoria at VicRoads. ======================================================================Emergency services were called to a truck jackknife crash south-west of Timboon early Friday morning.It’s understood the truck struck a cow at the intersection of Boundary Road and Squibbs Road around seven-ten, causing the vehicle to jackknife.======================================================================The Corangamite Shire council has released an official position statement in regards to the Emergency Sevices and Volunteers Fund.Corangamite Shire Mayor Kate Makin says they strongly oppose the levy. ======================================================================The Apollo Bay Aquatic centre will replace its current pumps thanks to $60,000 dollars of its own funds being match by the Colac Otway Shire Council.Interim Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says the current pumps had come to the end of its tenure, with the upgrade allowing for swimming and use all year round.======================================================================The lives lost total Australia wide keeps rising with it already up 8.4 percent on 2024 numbers.Roadsafe Otway's Matt Daniels says its imperative people are paying attention when on the road.======================================================================AND IN SPORTColac netballer Zara Walters has become the region's first ever Suncorp super netball premiership player helping the Vixens beat the West Coast Fever in the Grand Final.The Vixens led by 5 at 3 quarter time, holding by one to win 59 to 58 against the fast finishing West Coast Fever.======================================================================The Colac Tigers continued its winning ways with a 117-point thumping win over Lara.Leigh Gorwell was named Colac's best with Adam Garner kicking 5 goals, and Kane Smartt 4.======================================================================Three of this rounds CDFNL football matches were decided by under 10 points.The Colac Imperials smashed the Otway Districts winning by 72 points.Alvie beat Lorne by a single goal,Birregurra beat Apollo Bay by 53,Irrewarra-Beeac held on in a thriller against South Colac by 2 points,AND The Western Eagles stormed home to beat Simpson by 8.======================================================================It was tough day for Cobden in the first week of Hampden's split round as the Bombers went down to the North Warrnambool Eagles by 68 points.Grady Rooke was named Cobden's best while Michael Koroneos kicked two goals.======================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 4, 2025
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August 1, 2025

Here is what is making news across for August 1st.=================================Women in Colac and nearby towns living with cancer are being invited to a free wellbeing day aimed at supporting physical, emotional and social health.The Colac Wellbeing Day will be held at the Colac Bowling Club on Thursday September 4 and is open to women with a cancer diagnosis, as well as a support person.==================================================================Today marks the start of August which is also marked as Dairy Month.Corangamite Shire Mayor Kate Making encourages locals to get out and buy local dairy produce to show support for the region's farmers.==================================================================WestVic Dairy’s Regional Manager Lindsay Ferguson has retired after nearly a decade supporting the south-west dairy industry.Ferguson joined the team in 2016 and guided farmers through challenges including drought, bushfires, and COVID-19.==================================================================A 22-year-old Camperdown man has lost his licence after allegedly driving five times over the alcohol limit at Ecklin South.Police say his car veered off Warrnambool-Cobden Road late Saturday, travelled through mud and struck a tree.==================================================================The ban on machetes in Victoria will soon take effect, with an amnesty period beginning September 1.The closest disposal point for residents in Colac to drop weapons off is in Geelong, more than an hour away, or Warrnambool.==================================================================With parliament returning earlier this week - Member for Wannon Dan Tehan says now more than ever is the time for increased farm assistance.==================================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekend's Colac and District matches.The Otway Districts host the Colac Imperials.Alvie will play Lorne in  a blockbuster.Apollo Bay plays Birregurra.Finals are on the line when South Colac plays Irrewarra-Beeacand the Western Eagles face Simpson.==================================================================In this weekend's GFL action the Colac Tigers will look to continue strong momentum taking on the winless Lara.The Tigers currently sit fourth with 5 games to go.==================================================================Only one of the regions Hampden League teams will take to the field this weekend as it enters a split round.The Cobden Bombers will take on Ladder leaders in the North Warrnambool Eagles.==================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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July 31, 2025

Here is what is making news for July 31, 2025.===========================Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism has launched the Great Accessible Road Trip campaign, celebrating inclusive travel along Victoria’s coastline.======================================================The Lifeblood Mobile Donation Centre left Colac yesterday but will back back on August 5.Changes have been made to make it easier for another cohort to donate blood.Red Cross Lifeblood who operate donor centres across the Country are reducing the wait period that previously applied to most cancer survivors. ======================================================A Camperdown man with a long history of drug offences has been placed on a good behaviour bond until January 23 next year after cannabis was found at his home.Police executed a search warrant at a Dawson Street address in April, locating less than a gram of cannabis.======================================================Community input will be at the forefront of the Colac Otway Shire council's mind as it comes up with a new draft strategy which will guide public art projects across the region.Interim CEO Andrew Tenni says the Shire would love input from artists on how to liven up the Colac-Otway area.======================================================The State Government says it’s delivered smoother and safer roads across Victoria, with its $964 million maintenance program wrapping up this month.Hundreds of kilometres have been resurfaced or rebuilt, with crews repairing more than 211,000 potholes and replacing almost 41,000 road signs.======================================================The 2nd Colac Sea Scout Hall will open its doors to the public on this Saturday, August 2, from 10am.Visitors can view historic photos, record books, and vintage uniforms celebrating the group’s 100-year history.======================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekend’s baseball,The Colac Braves’ Division Two and Division Four sides will both travel to face the East Belmont Saints.======================================================In the weekends Colac Otway Rovers soccer action -The Division 1 team will take on Barwon SC.Division 2 is at home against Geelong Rangers.Division 3 will play Barwon SC.while the Women play Leopold.======================================================Colac netballer Zara Walters will play in her fourth grand final in as many years when the Melbourne Vixens take on the West Coast Fever this Saturday.Staring down the barrel of a preliminary final loss - Walters says a three quarter address from coach Simone McKinnis helped turn the tide.======================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28 Jul

July 29, 2025

Here is what is making news for July 29, 2025.==========================Overgrazing from animals outside herd numbers has become an increasing issue across the south west with Scotts Creek farmer and Corangamite councillor Jamie Vogels saying kangaroo numbers have more than doubled since a nearby blue gum plantation was established.Cr Vogels says hundreds of roos and rising deer numbers are damaging fences and native vegetation, spilling onto neighbouring farms. (CT + web)====================================================A Terang man has been jailed for carjacking a long-time friend while already serving a sentence for deception.The 31-year-old pleaded guilty in Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court to carjacking, assault and criminal damage.He threatened a 66-year-old man with a metal pole during the January incident, forcing him from his ute before driving away.====================================================Expressions of interest are open for hospitality operators to take on one of the Great Ocean Road’s most iconic venues.The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is offering a 15-year lease for the Lorne Swing Bridge Café at the mouth of the Erskine River.The café is a favourite for locals and visitors, and GORCAPA says it’s seeking fresh ideas to reinvigorate the landmark.====================================================CitiPower and Powercor are recruiting 37 new apprentices and trainees, with positions available in Colac, Geelong and Warrnambool.The four-year apprenticeships include linework, cable jointing and substation electrical roles, while three-year traineeships cover design and testing. (web)====================================================South West drivers are being reminded of the role of Car Safety Features on the back of New data from insurer AAMITheir research showing 1 in 5 drivers are disabling safety features due to them being annoying or too sensitive ====================================================An 18-year-old with ties to Camperdown has admitted to a series of theft and weapons offences across south-west Victoria.Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court heard the teen was involved in incidents at a Camperdown birthday party and at Mount Leura, where a victim was threatened with a knife and robbed.====================================================AND IN SPORTA goal after the siren from Colac footballer Tobyn Murray has seen Geelong defeat North Melbourne by 2 points in the VFL.The Cats sealed the thrilling result in the dying seconds to keep their finals hopes alive.====================================================Colac netballer Zara Walters and her Melbourne Vixens teammates have progressed through to the Grand Final after a come from behind win against the New South Wales Swifts.The Vixens will meet the West Coast Fever in Saturday night's Grand Final.====================================================It was a tough weekend for Colac Otway Rovers senior sides across multiple divisions.In the Senior Men’s clash with Armstrong United, Colac went down 5-1 at home. Keith Maridzo scored the side’s only goal.The Senior Women’s Division Two team fell 9-3 to Deakin University.Meanwhile, the Senior Men’s Division Two side lost 1-0 to Drysdale,and Division Three went down 6-1 to Bell Park, with Dave Coventry on the scoresheet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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July 28, 2025

====================================================Member for Wannon Dan Tehan will show Leader of the Nationals, and Shadow Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud to the region when two come to visit on August 9.The two will spend time in Simpson and Camperdown with Mr Tehan saying the visit will be important with topics such as the drought up for discussion.====================================================Nine community groups in Corangamite will share one hundred thousand dollars in funding from the Berrybank Wind Farm Grant program.The annual scheme, run by wind farm operator GPG Naturgy and administered by Corangamite Shire Council, supports local projects within seventy-five kilometres of the farm.====================================================Colac Otway Shire Council has released its draft Domestic Animal Management Plan for public feedback.Interim CEO Andrew Tenni says the plan outlines changes to pet management across the shire, including a proposal for 24-hour cat confinement and expanded on-leash areas for dogs in township zones.====================================================With Donate Life week running this week - Colac Otway and Corangamite residents are being asked to sign up and donate...Donate Life wants all Australians to register as organ and tissue donors and be the reason someone else gets a second chance at life - such as Denise who is waiting on a liver transplant.====================================================A Colac general practitioner who issued fake COVID-19 vaccine exemptions has lost an appeal to overturn their suspension.The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal found the doctor provided hundreds of unwarranted certificates for vaccine and mask exemptions during 2021, without proper clinical assessments or record keeping.====================================================AND IN SPORT In a wet and wild weekend of Colac District football -Birregurra 3.13 defeated Otway Districts 3 goals.Lorne beat Irrewarra-Beeac by 41.Alvie got the job done against Simpson by 74 points.Colac Imperials beat Apollo Bay by 82.AND South Colac defeated Western Eagles by 23 points.====================================================In the GFL Action  -The Colac Tigers 7.10.52 came from behind to solidify finals credentials with a 12 point win against St Joseph's who kicked 5.10.40.While the netballers lost 58 to 35.====================================================The Camperdown Magpies have pulled off one of the upsets of the year defeating the Warrnambool Blues by 1 goal.In other Hampden League results the Cobden Bombers went down by 15 points to Port Fairy.====================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 28, 2025
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July 25, 2025

Here is what is making news for July 25, 2025.===============================Birregurra drivers are being urged to take extra care as two massive transformer loads pass through the town over four nights.The 205-tonne transports, each 78 metres long, are moving from Geelong to Mortlake at walking pace in some sections.The first leaves GeelongPort at 1am this Saturday and is expected to reach Birregurra around 5am.Motorists are advised to follow traffic directions and keep clear for safety.==============================================================Over 460 survey responses were gathered and anaylsed as part of the Sexual and Reproductive Consultation conducted by Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West.The findings highlight key barriers faced by women and gender diverse people in the region - including high costs, stigma, limited awareness, and long travel distances.Jodie Hill, CEO at Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West ... says the consultation is designed to help decision makers understand the challenges regional communities face in accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare.==============================================================Fees have been frozen by the Colac Otway Shire Council for the sale of cattle at the Colac Regional Saleyards to provide relief to farmers from the ongoing drought.Interim CEO Andrew Tenni says, it's a small way to help farmers during this difficult period.==============================================================Volunteer firefighters from across the state have slammed the Victorian Government after it diverted 30 per cent of its Emergency Services and Volunteer Levy away from frontline agencies.The levy has raised more than 500 million dollars since being introduced.Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria chief executive Adam Barnett says it’s outrageous that money promised to emergency services has been redirected elsewhere.==============================================================National Tree Day by Planet Ark is this weekend with more than 300,000 people volunteering Australia wide to engage in environmental activities.Locally there is an event at Horden Vale where people can help with the restoration of a wetland by filling in drains and converting a disused paddock into a biodiverse habitat.Through this initiative, it is hoped the wetland ecosystem is revitalised, biodiversity is enhanced, and environmental conservation is boosted in the Otways region.==============================================================As we continue in National Farm safety week - Parents and Guardians across the Colac Otway and Corangamite regions are being urged to take immediate steps to reduce the risk of children drowning on farms.Parents and landholders are reminded to stay vigilant, even in times of drought or low rainfall, and be alert to water hazards, including dams.Sarah Sexton, Kidsafe Victoria CEO says farming properties have several unique risks when it comes to children and water.==============================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends Colac and District Football and Netball action -Otway Districts play Birregurra.Irrewarra-Beeac hosts Lorne.Simpson plays Alvie.Colac Imperials face Apollo BayAND the Western Eagles face South Colac.==============================================================In this weekend's Geelong Football League Action,The Colac Tigers will look to celebrate its 40 year premiership reunion in style when they take on St Joseph's at home tomorrow afternoon.==============================================================In this weekends Hampden League fixtures,The Combden Bombers host Port Fairy looking to make it three in a row.AND the Camperdown Magpies take on the Hamilton Kangaroos.==============================================================In golf news, Colac golfers Hunter Togni and Sam Rix have been selected to represent the South West Golf Association for its Country Week event.Colac Golf Club's Caleb Perry was selected as an emergency.==============================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 25, 2025
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