May 28, 2026

Here is what is making news for May 28, 2026.==================================Safety upgrades are underway at Loch Ard Gorge as authorities work toward reopening beach access by October this year.The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is undertaking critical repairs after independent assessments identified a high risk of rock fall and serious structural faults in the existing staircase. ====================================================================Colac is set to receive a vibrant new painting as part of the Shire Council's public art program.An artist has now been officially selected for the piece.Mayor Jason Schram says the high quality of submissions received for the project was incredibly impressive.====================================================================Local Police are reminding road users to drive safely as cooler conditions kick in across the region.Colac Police Sergeant Jake Andrews says things such as visibility and driving to the conditions are crucial in reducing the risk of road incidents.====================================================================The Corangamite Shire Council has released its sixty-two point six million dollar draft budget for public feedback.The proposed plan features a nineteen million dollar capital works program, with nearly ten million dollars dedicated specifically to road renewals and upgrades across the shire.====================================================================Colac Otway Shire Council is inviting public feedback on its newly released Draft Economic Development Framework.The long-term plan aims to guide how the council supports local jobs, business growth, and future investment across the region. ====================================================================As Colac Otway and Corangamite residents are getting a taste of winter weather - the state’s environmental watchdog, EPA Victoria, has some handy tips about how to get the most out of your wood heater and reduce smoke going into the air.Manager of Air, Odour and noise sciences from the EPA Michael Ernest says more information can be found on their website.====================================================================AND IN SPORTPrincetown cricket export Millie Illingworth has officially secured her spot in the Victorian state women's squad for the upcoming twenty-twenty-six, twenty-twenty-seven season.The fast bowler is looking to build on her success after taking four wickets across five matches in the Women's National Cricket League last year.====================================================================This weekend the Colac Braves will hit the road with Division 1 travelling to Lara.Division 3 will search for back to back wins travelling to Deakin University this weekend.====================================================================A massive Sunday of local soccer awaits as the Corangamite Lions clash with the Forest Rangers across multiple divisions.In men's Division One, the second-placed Rangers take on the third-placed Lions, while the women's fixture promises a top-of-the-table battle.====================================================================In local soccer this weekend, the Colac Otway Rovers women's side takes on Surf Coast F-C,while the Division Two and Three men’s teams travel away to face Drysdale.====================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.