May 14, 2026

Here is what is making news for May 14, 2026.================================A motion was carried 6-to-0 at the Colac Otway Shire Councils Submissions meeting to progress talk on the future of a soccer hub for the Colac Otway Rovers.Colac Otway Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says there is still heaps of work needed, but the topic will be put forward at the next council meeting.================================================================Work is finally beginning on the one-point-three million dollar upgrade of the Simpson Recreation Reserve changerooms.The project will replace dilapidated fifty-year-old facilities with a modern hub featuring home-and-away rooms, umpires' quarters, and a dedicated first-aid station. ================================================================A prolific burglar responsible for a string of high-value break-ins across Colac has been sentenced to nineteen months behind bars.The court heard the offender targeted several local businesses, including a jewelry store and a technology shop, stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of goods.================================================================With fog setting in as the region approaches winter, road users have been urged to make sure they make themselves as visible as possible to other road users.Roadsafe Otways Matt Daniels says something as simple as turning lights on or monitoring distance can reduce the rate of incidents.================================================================There were both positives and negatives from the the federal budget for the regions farmers.EQ Economics Managing Director, Warren Hogan said on Ace Radio's Country Today Program that while farmers where low on the Governments priority list changes to the capital gains trust tax were positive.================================================================New location signs will soon be welcoming visitors to the Corangamite Shire as part of a major modern upgrade.Mayor Kate Makin says the project will replace blue signs that are nearly twenty years old and, in some cases, no longer legible. ================================================================AND IN SPORTThis weekend the Colac Otway Rovers women will travel to Grovedale to take on Barwon SC on Saturday.The Men's Sunday matches include a Beeac double header with the Division 2 side playing Ocean Grove, and Division 3 facing Barwon Heads.================================================================This Sunday the Corangamite Lions travel to Ballarat for a much anticipated weekend.The Division 1 match is an early season top of the table clash, while the women's match is second verse third.================================================================The Colac Braves baseballers are on the road this weekend with the Division 1 side playing against East Belmont.Fresh off there second win of the season, the Division 3 side also takes on East Belmont.================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.