April 05, 2026

Here is what is making news for May 05, 2026.==================================A three vehicle collision yesterday left parts of the Great Ocean Road between Lavers Hill and Princetown closed in both directions.A blue Hyundai hatch collided head on with the minibus in Gellibrand Lower just before 12pm yesterday.====================================================================Results are in from this years edition of the Otway Trail Run with more than $35,000 raised for Colac Area Health Foundation.Colac Area Health Foundation's Ami Hillage says the funds raise money for much needed equipment and facility upgrades.====================================================================The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and Wannon Water have officially strengthened their long-standing partnership.The Chairs of both organizations signed a formal agreement to deliver better environmental outcomes for South West Victoria. ====================================================================South West healthcare has launched a new strategic plan for the next 5 years which will help guide services and care for those in Camperdown and surrounding areas.Chief Executive Craig Fraser says The health care provider is keen to further develop the Camperdown Hospital.====================================================================As whales make their annual return to the South West, the Conservation Regulator is asking Great Ocean Road boat operators to drop their speed.Barwon South West Regulatory Operations Manager Glenn Sharp  says keeping a safe distance isn't just a courtesy, it’s a legal obligation for every boat and drone user on the water.====================================================================Winchelsea C-F-A volunteers have taken delivery of a new four-hundred-and-thirty-thousand-dollar heavy tanker.The versatile vehicle is designed to tackle both town and country fires safely and effectively.====================================================================AND IN SPORTIt was a tough weekend for the Colac Otway Rovers with both senior sides suffering defeats.The Rovers Division 2 side went down 6-0.The Reserves went down 2-1 against Barwon SC, with John Lapalui scoring.====================================================================It was a tough weekend on the mound for the Colac Braves baseballers with Division 1 going down 15-4 against the Guild All Stars.In Division 3 The Braves lost 13-4 to the Corio Tigers.==================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.