May 27, 2026

Here is what is making news for May 27, 2026.=================================Shock new polling suggests One Nation could become the official federal opposition, but local Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan remains unconvinced they will crack the South West.==================================================================The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is inviting the public to a free event in Forrest to discuss the health of the Upper Barwon River.Situated in the heart of the Otways, Forrest serves as a key location for the river's upper catchments.The community information session will run from nine-thirty A-M to one-thirty P-M on Saturday, June thirteen, at the Forrest Community Hub. ==================================================================Fallow deer, a species highly familiar to hunters in the Colac Otway and Corangamite regions, were the second most harvested deer in Victoria last year.==================================================================The State Opposition has promised to boost infrastructure spending across South West Victoria if they win the upcoming state election later this year.==================================================================Blaze Aid is still searching for Gellibrand and Kawarren are still urgently looking for volunteers to help communities recover after natural disasters by rebuilding fencing.The Gellibrand camp supports, Gellibrand, Carlisle River, Barongarook, Barongarook West, Beech Forest, Gerangamete, Irrewillipe East and Kawarren.==================================================================Tickets are now officially on sale for Red Door Theatre Company's & Juliet which promises to thrill for all ages.The show features a soundtrack packed with iconic pop hits from legendary songwriter Max Martin, including songs made famous by artists such as Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Katy Perry, and Bon Jovi, & Juliet.==================================================================AND IN SPORTA new top-tier bowls competition could soon hit the region, with a West Coast Bowls Premier League officially on the table.Driven by players from Colac, Camperdown, Mortlake, and Warrnambool, the proposal aims to create a higher standard of local competition.West Coast Bowls Region Chairperson Peter Inglis says a premier league would give emerging talent something to aspire to, keeping top bowlers from leaving for Geelong.The format is currently being developed before seeking official board endorsement.==================================================================The twenty-twenty-six Melbourne to Apollo Bay Yacht Race has wrapped up with thrilling results along the southern Victorian coastline.Thirty-two boats and over two hundred sailors tackled the fifty-two nautical mile course.The Phoenix Forty-Nine, skippered by Brenton Carnell from the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, claimed monohull line honours after leading for most of the race.However, the overall AMS handicap victory and the Apollo Bay Perpetual Cup went to The Kraken, a Sydney Thirty-Two skippered by Ryan Walker, who credited his crew's experience and tactical planning.==================================================================The Colac and District Football Netball League has officially announced its Senior Netball squad for the 2026 Interleague campaign.Ten local stars have been selected to represent the region, including Janelle and Brittany Monaghan, alongside Brooke Hawkins and Georgia Robinson.Kelsey Jeffreys will lead the squad as head coach, supported by team manager Jess Downard.The C-D-F-N-L has congratulated all selected players as they prepare for the upcoming competition.==================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.