June 23, 2026

Here is what is making news for June 23, 2026.===================================A comprehensive inspection of the Colac Otway Shire’s one-hundred and sixty-four-kilometre footpath network is set to begin next Monday, June twenty-nine.Quad bikes fitted with mounted cameras will capture detailed footage of the paths to help council plan effective maintenance and renewal strategies. ======================================================================A major shake-up in coastal land management comes into effect on July the first, with GORCAPA taking control of several Great Ocean Road national parks.======================================================================Farm businesses across southwest Victoria can boost their sustainability through a new Resilient Farming Course launching in August.Offered by four local Landcare networks, the five-day program features expert advice from industry leaders and hands-on learning. ======================================================================Farmers in the Port Campbell and surrounding areas were able to view virtual fencing and smart collar technology on farm.. at a field day last weekAsh Gristede told Ace Radio's Country Today it was a chance to show how it's helping to manage their 700 cow operation at Port Campbell======================================================================It is a massive win for the Terang-Mortlake Bloods, with the State Government announcing a one-hundred-thousand-dollar investment for the Terang Recreation Reserve.======================================================================Whale season is officially underway along the Great Ocean Road, highlighted by a recent Southern Right Whale spotted right off the coast at Port Campbell.The annual winter migration brings a welcome economic lift to coastal businesses during the cooler months. ======================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Corangamite Lions had a mixed weekend of results from its weekend matches against Creswick.The seniors men's side lost 5-0, while the women's side flipped the result to have a 5-nil win.The reserves has a thrilling 4-3 win.======================================================================The Colac Braves put in a competitive effort at Eastern Reserve over the weekend, despite finishing without a win.In local baseball action, the Division One side went down to the Deakin Blues seven runs to two.Meanwhile, it was a much tighter contest in Division Three, with the Braves narrowly losing to the Bellarine Bears five to four.======================================================================It was a tough weekend on the soccer pitch for the Colac Otway Rovers.The senior women's side suffered a five-nil defeat against Corio S-C, while the reserves also went down five-nil to the Bellarine Sharks.===================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.