May 22, 2026

Here is what is making news for May 22, 2026.===================================A former general practitioner from Colac has been slapped with a five-year ban from practicing medicine following a tribunal ruling on professional misconduct.======================================================================Ambulance response times are improving across the Barwon South West, with paramedics reaching life-threatening cases faster thanks to a major drop in hospital gridlock.======================================================================A major joint research project by the C-F-A and Forest Fire Management Victoria has revealed crucial data on how fuel management slows down extreme blazes.======================================================================Colac's SES Unit is on the hunt for more members to join its team.They are currently recruiting for a range of exciting roles including flood and storm response, search and rescue, community education and more.VICSES says becoming part of the team means you will help your community, make new friends, learn new skills, and experience new challenges.======================================================================The South West Victoria Alliance has taken its pre-election push to the Shadow Ministry.Deputy Corangamite Shire Mayor Laurie Hickey met with Coalition politicians this week, lobbying for a one-billion-dollar Regional Growth and Liveability Fund.======================================================================Footpath renewal works have officially commenced at Colac’s Memorial Square to improve safety and accessibility.Funded through the council's Capital Works Program, the project will fix uneven surfaces and trip hazards by resurfacing the asphalt paths and realigning the historic bluestone edging.======================================================================AND IN SPORTThe local lawn bowls landscape is set for a shake-up following a new competition structure proposal for the twenty-six, twenty-seven pennant season.Under the plan, Weekend Pennant Division One will contract to six teams over fifteen rounds, while Midweek Pennant will feature a ten-team top tier. ======================================================================In this weekends CDFNL action, a full round of fixtures is in order.Colac Imperials host Simpson.Apollo Bay plays South Colac.Western Eagles are back at Irrewillipe against Otway District.Birregurra play Irrewarra-Beeac.and Lorne face Alvie in a mouthwatering clash.======================================================================This weekend the Colac Tigers take on the North Shore Seagulls at home.The Colac Tigers netballers have the week off due to North Shore not fielding an A Grade side.======================================================================Football Victoria has finalized the senior men’s divisions for the Geelong competition.The Colac Otway Rovers officially locked into both League Two and League Three for the upcoming season.======================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.