Here is what is making news for November 24, 2025.====================================Hundreds of locals turned out at Colac Secondary College to support the Farm My School program.
Volunteers helped transform unused school land into a productive farm space, giving students hands-on experience in growing and sustainability.
Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis was on site, praising the community effort and saying the turnout was “unbelievable.”
========================================================================Ambulance Victoria says this winter was the busiest on record, with more than 101,000 Code 1 emergencies across the state between July and September.
In the Barwon South West region, crews responded to 7,414 life-threatening cases — up more than three per cent on last year.
========================================================================Bulla Dairy Foods will officially open its brand-new Hearn Street ice cream factory in Colac this Wednesday.
It’s the largest expansion in Bulla’s 115-year history — an 8,500-square-metre frozen facility that cements Colac as the home of Australian ice cream.
========================================================================The CFA is urging south-west farmers to stay vigilant as harvesting ramps up across Colac Otway and Corangamite.
Harvester fires usually start in the engine bay, where dust and debris can ignite on hot exhaust systems — and dry conditions this season mean headers will take on even more dirt.
========================================================================The State Government is expanding drought support, with more than 146 million dollars now committed to helping farmers and rural communities through tough dry conditions.
Agriculture Minister Ros Spence says farmers across the state – including here in the Colac Otway region – will be offered a second one-on-one Farm Advisory consultation, as well as continued wellbeing support through the Look Over the Farm Gate program.
========================================================================After the weekend’s success of Timboon’s Graze the Day, Corangamite Shire is gearing up for its next big community event.
Light Up Camperdown takes place on December 5, with activities, entertainment, and attractions for all ages.
Mayor Kate Makin says the day promises something for everyone and is a perfect way to kick off the festive season.
========================================================================Friday night saw several of the regions hardworking volunteers and sports people recognised for their efforts.
In the primary section Elliminyt's Lotus Rothery received an individual achievement award,
Secondary School students Athena Chivell from Cobden, Colac' Ruby Hall, Camperdown's Kiera Johnstom, Irrewarra's Mietta Lumsden also received individual awards.
While in the Open category South Colac's Rachel Barker and Colac Imperials Carl Winchcombe were recognised.
Colac Basketball's Brian Menzies won a Member of Parliament award.
Member for Wannon Dan Tehan says it was a fantastic night, seeing deserving people celebrated.
========================================================================AND IN SPORTIn another huge weekend of Colac South West Cricket - A century to Alex Ingles saw Birregurra beat Apollo Bay.
Stoneyford defeated City United.
Colac was too strong for Simpson.
Alvie chased down Irrewarra's total of 131.
Ecklin caused an upset to beat Camperdown.
Matthew Love scored 186* not out, guiding Storm to a smashing victory against Woordnoo.
Pomborneit won against Cobden in a final over thriller.
========================================================================PENDING RESULTSThe Colac and District Cricket Associations T20 Big Bash competition has kicked off.
Colac knocked off Alvie winning by two wickets.
While in a round robin style format yesterday, Irrewarra had wins against Apollo Bay and Simpson and advanced past the pool stage.
Apollo Bay recorded a win against Simpson. ========================================================================In the Polwarth and District Tennis Association -
Colac Lawn 33 games, defeated Pennyroyal White 32.
While Cororooke A Grade won 43 games to Pennyroyal Gold 27.
In B Grade Beeac 43 games beat Colac Lawn 40.
Deans Marsh 46 beat Cororooke Blue 41.
Kawarren 50, smashed Cororooke Gold 33.
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