May 26, 2026

Here is what is making news for May 26, 2026.==============================More than $13,000 dollars has been raised following on from the Colac Area Health Foundation's Golf Day at the Colac Golf Course on Friday.Colac Area Health Foundation's Ami Hillage says the total couldn't have been able to raise the funds without the support from Commonwealth Bank as the event sponsor and other food and prize Sponsors============================================================With prolonged dry weather exposing sediment in dams across South West Victoria, many farmers are considering a clean-out.============================================================Colac Otway local Lawrence Maskill has been appointed as Rural Aid’s new dedicated counselor and community representative for South West Victoria.============================================================A concerning pattern of break-ins has emerged targeting local sporting clubs, with two separate venues hit just last week.The West Warrion club has reported its second break-in in six months, with thieves stealing a first aid kit, fuel drums, a battery charger, and even a security camera.Meanwhile, the Irrewarra-Beeac Football and Netball Club was also targeted, reporting a break-in last Thursday night.============================================================Lorne’s Stribling Reserve is the heartbeat of the local community, but it needs your help to stay in local hands.The Stribling Reserve Community Asset Committee is urgently seeking new volunteer members to bring fresh energy and ideas.If the committee cannot recruit enough local residents, the day-to-day management of the facility will likely revert to the Surf Coast Shire. ============================================================V/Line passengers on the Geelong and Warrnambool lines are being urged to plan ahead, with major infrastructure works set to disrupt services from this tomorrow through to Friday, May 29th.============================================================AND IN SPORTTwo Colac and District footballers have made the Victorian Under 14s football squad set to play in the National Championships in July.Lorne's Zavier Hollmer and Colac Tigers footballer Nick Jukawics were selected from a pool of 800 boys to feature in the side.============================================================In this weekend's baseball action the Colac Braves put in a good showing in both grades.Division 1 went down 6-10 to the Ballarat Royals while Division 3 had a win 9-nil against Bacchus Marsh.============================================================The Colac Otway Rovers nearly pulled off a huge comeback win over the weekend with two goals in the final 6 minutes to level the scores 3-3 against Barwon Heads.The Rovers were 3-1 down in the 83rd minute before Oaklee Balboni and Tim Brain scored.In other club news Football Victoria named Colac Otway Rovers AFC as Club Changer Club of the Month for May, recognising the club’s incredible growth, volunteer spirit and commitment to creating inclusive football opportunities in regional Victoria.============================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.