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The South West DailyDecember 12, 2025Here is what is making news for December 12, 2025.==========================================A free Safety Fire demonstration and information session will be held at Memorial Square in Colac later today.Colac Fire Brigade Community Safety Officer Heather Munro says its vital those across the region are prepared for a potentially dangerous fire season.====================================================================================Last night the indoor Eastern Reserve training facility was officially opened, with the Colac Braves Baseball club and City United Cricket Club eager to test out the new facilities.City United club president Dave Treweak says the club can't wait to get stuck in and...
2025-12-1102 minThe South West DailyDecember 09, 2025Here is what is making news for December 9, 2025.===================================A Beeac man charged over a shooting linked to child exploitation material has lost his bid to have the case heard in a lower court.At a recent magistrates’ hearing, the court heard the incident involved premeditation, planning, and a firearm, with elements of deception after the event. ======================================================================Young people in Colac are leading a bold new campaign against vaping. Students from Colac Secondary College and Lake Colac School have designed posters, pavement stickers, and a video to raise awareness of vaping risks. ======================================================================EPA Victoria has fined...
2025-12-0802 minThe South West DailyDecember 08, 2025Here is what is making news for December 8, 2025.=================================Corangamite Shire Council has adopted its Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029, focusing on pet welfare, community safety, and environmental protection.The plan promotes responsible dog and cat ownership, incorporating community feedback and Council data. ==================================================================A new survey has highlighted the growing pressure Colac Otway and Corangamite households are facing ahead of the holiday season.Nearly half of the surveyed participants said they are stressed of choosing between buying presents and buying food.==================================================================Great Ocean Road Health says its on-site pharmacist program is now a key part of...
2025-12-0702 minThe South West DailyDecember 05, 2025Here is what is making news for December 5, 2025.===============================A scenic Otway property is offering wellness entrepreneurs the chance to tap into a growing native superfood industry.The home of Barramunga Superfood has hit the market atop Mt Barramunga, with sweeping views over the West Barwon Reservoir. ==============================================================The RACV is urging Colac-Otway and Corangamite residents to keep their keys close and stay alert this summer, after the organisation responded to over 1,000 lockout emergencies across Victoria since the start of the year.==============================================================Corangamite Shire Council has adopted its new General Local Law 2025, replacing two older laws with a...
2025-12-0402 minThe South West DailyNovember 28, 2025Here is what is making news for November 28, 2025.==================================Colac Otway emergency service volunteers will receive new vehicles, equipment, and facility upgrades thanks to the Federal Government’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program, or VESEP.====================================================================WorkSafe is reminding South West farmers that fire isn’t the only threat this harvest season, with fatigue also contributing to a significant number of deaths.====================================================================Camping will continue at Meredith Park, with Colac Otway Shire Council confirming overnight stays at the Lake Colac reserve.Council will now develop a detailed management plan, looking at potential upgrades, a booking system, and long...
2025-11-2702 minThe South West DailyNovember 24, 2025Here 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-t...
2025-11-2302 minThe South West DailyNovember 17, 2025Here is what is making news for November 17, 2025.===============================The regions coastal towns in Apollo Bay and Lorne are two of 11 towns or suburbs where a typical home takes more than six months to lock in a buyer according to Real Estate . com.It’s the States highest number since facing half-year waits to notch a sale in November, 2020, according to PropTrack figures.The average days on the market in Apollo Bay is 206 days, and Lorne 194 days.==============================================================Corangamite Shire’s outdoor pools are gearing up for the 2025–26 season.Camperdown, Cobden and Terang Pools will o...
2025-11-1602 minThe South West DailyNovember 14, 2025Here is what is making news for November 14, 2025.================================Australia Post is warning Colac Otway residents to be vigilant as scammers target people over the festive season.Fake delivery messages and fraudsters posing as buyers on Facebook Marketplace are on the rise.================================================================Tomorrow Colac's oldest Primary school is celebrating its 175th birthday.Colac Primary School will celebrate tomorrow with a cake cutting ceremony displays in the stadium and around the school, and a share in Afternoon Tea.================================================================Dairy farmers across the South West have slammed the Federal Government’s renewed water buybacks in the Mu...
2025-11-1302 minThe South West DailyNovember 11, 2025Here is what is making news for November 11, 2025.==============================Apollo Bay locals have a big reason to shop close to home this Christmas, with $3,500 in local gift vouchers up for grabs through the new Shop Local campaign.============================================================International travel has come a lot closer for people in Colac, with Jetstar bringing international flights back to Avalon Airport.============================================================Due to wet grounds the Cobden Pioneer Park Motor Show has been rescheduled with it postponed until Sunday March 15 2026.The Pioneer Park grounds are too wet to safely hold the event.============================================================The founder of a charity that has...
2025-11-1002 minThe South West DailyNovember 10, 2025Here is what is making news for November 10. 2025.==================================A Camperdown man is in custody after police allegedly uncovered homemade firearms and materials for making weapons.During a search of a Fuller Street address on November 6, officers found two homemade firearms, one loaded, along with cannabis, ammunition, and tools.The 46-year-old was charged with firearm offences and remanded in custody until December 1.====================================================================Campers and locals can expect improved access to Aire River and the Great Ocean Walk, with Colac Otway Shire Council set to repair Sand Road in Glenaire.A Cultural Heritage Permit...
2025-11-1002 minThe South West DailyNovember 7, 2025Here is what is making news for November 07, 2025.====================================Corangamite Shire Council will visit Darlington later this month to launch an important new plan.Mayor Kate Makin says community members, local businesses, and tourism operators are invited to attend the networking event on November 19.========================================================================The Memorial Square fountain will be out of action for this Tuesday's Remembrance Day.Colac Otway Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says it was initially hoped the works would be complete by now but unfortunately they aren't.========================================================================The DemoDAIRY Foundation is offering a new round of scholarships for young South West...
2025-11-0602 minThe South West DailyNovember 3, 2025Here is what is making news for November 3, 2025.==============================With the long dry spell across the region, many farm dams are yet to fill across the Colac Otway and Corangamite regions— and support is available for farmers managing low water supplies.Agriculture Victoria is offering free one-on-one consultations with farm management specialists to help with stock water planning and drought decisions.============================================================Colac Otway Shire Council has officially backed construction of the Colac Bike Park — giving the green light for the project to be submitted for Victorian Government funding.The funding bid seeks half a million doll...
2025-11-0202 minThe South West DailyOctober 31, 2025Here is what is making news for October 31, 2025.=============================Camperdown Pharmacy has been named Victoria’s Community Pharmacy of the Year at the National Pharmacy Awards.The award recognises the pharmacy’s innovation, leadership, and dedication to rural health care.==========================================================Local firm BDH Constructions has been appointed to lead the build of Colac Area Health’s new worker accommodation project.The project, funded through the Regional Worker Accommodation Fund, will include 16 flexible one-bedroom units to help attract and retain healthcare staff.==========================================================A 49 year old Colac man on an e-bike heading west on Skene street yester...
2025-10-3002 minThe South West DailyOctober 27, 2025Here is what is making news for October 27, 2025.================================The Australian Taxation Office is reminding Colac Otway and Corangamite residents that have not lodged their tax return for 2024-25 they have until the end of the month to either self lodge or appoint a tax agent.================================================================Colac has been listed as one of the eight best places to call home in Victoria by World Atlas.The publication says Colac sits on the southern shore of Lake Colac in Victoria’s west, offering a relaxed lifestyle at a more affordable housing price than the state average.Th...
2025-10-2602 minThe South West DailyOctober 24, 2025Will get the 'On the Pulse' video scheduled for tomorrow.Here is what is making news for October 24, 2025.====================================The Electric Homes Program is helping Colac Otway residents switch to cost-saving, all-electric living, with Colac Otway Shire Council backing the initiative for a third year.========================================================================61 of the top 100 dairy farms recognised with the lowest Bulk Milk Cell Count were from Western Victoria with the farms recognised at Dairy Austria's Milk Quality Awards.Dairy Australia's National Milk Quality and Biosecurity Lead Dr Zoe Vogels says it reflects the South West's strong dairy industry and overall quality even after a...
2025-10-2302 minThe South West DailyOctober 17, 2025Here is what is making news for October 17, 2025.==============================One in three people in Colac will need blood during their lifetime — and you can help make sure it’s there when it’s needed most.The Colac Mobile Blood Donor Centre will be set up at Gravesend Street, near the Bowls Club at Central Reserve, from November 11 to 21.============================================================Corangamite Shire Council is offering free workshops to help residents keep their homes cool this summer.Going Green Solutions will run sessions on DIY secondary glazing, draught sealing, and other easy, low-cost upgrades. ============================================================The Gardiner Foundation has ann...
2025-10-1602 minThe South West DailyMarch 05, 2025In todays news The Lakeview Cafe will host International Women's Day celebrations this Friday. Wannon Water is celebrating World Water Day at the Camperdown Water Treatment Plant on March 21. Wannon MP Dan Tehan has expressed his disappointment after his campaign trailer was vandalised in Port Fairy late last week. The Allan Labor Government will give a dozen Victorian students the opportunity to embark on a fully funded 11-day study tour to Gallipoli, Türkiye, where they will retrace the footsteps of the ANZACs. The AKD Otway Trail Run will take place later this month on March 23. AND IN S...
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Pomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS3 E12: The Team ChampionsLuke & Dave wrap up the 2022/23 season, while all 13 team champions are interviewed #gopombobulls
2023-04-0529 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS3 E10: Now For the FinalsDivision 1 men’s skipper Grant Place joins Luke ahead of a massive weekend of finals for the club #gopombobulls
2023-03-0914 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS3 E9: The Under 13 premiers!Under 13 premiership players George Sadler & Josh Reynolds join Luke to talk about the grand final win and all things Pomborneit CC #gopombobulls
2023-03-0118 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS3 E8: Two Thirties In One DayUnder 17 girls Captain and Pomborneit Gold senior women’s opener Ella Sadler, fresh from making 30 retired for both teams on Sunday, joins Luke to talk all things Pomborneit CC #gopombobulls
2023-02-2315 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS3 E7: Thrown Under The BusUnexpectedly landing the skippers job, Pomborneit Maroon women’s captain Debra Reynolds joins Luke to talk about all the action at the Pomborneit CC #gopombobulls
2023-02-1621 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS3 E6: 200 for GinnyAhead of his 200th game for the Pomborneit CC, Mark McInnes joins Luke to talk about his time in the Maroon & Gold. #gopombobulls
2023-02-0918 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS3 E5: January ReviewDivision 2 Men’s skipper Matt Richardson joins Luke to chat about all the January cricket action at the Pomborneit Cricket Club #gopombobulls
2023-02-0222 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastSE E4: Twenty20 Premiers!Stephen Hill joins Luke to talk all things Pomborneit CC, including the club’s win in the South West CA Twenty20 competition #gopombobulls
2022-12-1626 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS3 E3: Late Starter, Fast LearnerTim Whitehead joins Luke to talk all the weekend results at the Pomborneit CC. Debutante Aaron Van Es and Under 17 Girls coach Jess Moulden also join the show as we wrap a busy week of cricket.
2022-12-0120 min
The Final Word Cricket PodcastThe triumph of the Pomborneit BullsSeason 13, Ep 7: A lot to get through in a short time: he ICC sponsorship with crypto has collapsed along with the FTX exchange, Glenn Maxwell breaks his leg, David Warner talks about his future, the T20 World Cup washes up, there's a sprinkling of domestic cricket. And we are on our road trip through country Victoria, recording the first half of this show in Port Fairy, then stopping by Pomborneit to find out how a tiny district of 191 people is building one of the most successful cricket clubs in Australia.The Final Word LIVE...
2022-11-1650 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS3 E2: Wes 200The newest member of the Bulls 200 club Wes Lenehan joins Luke to talk all the weekend results and his career at the Pomborneit CC #gopombobulls
2022-11-1633 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS3 E1: The Rain Makes Us Wait & Buying Real EstateThe Bulls Podcast is back for season 3. Luke & Dave talk all the off season happenings, including the club’s land purchase, while Victorian and Melbourne Stars player Lucy Cripps, who was part of our primary schools girls cricket day, also joins the podcast. #gopombobulls
2022-11-0215 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS2 E13: The 2021/22 ReviewLuke and Dave wrap up the 2021/22 season, a season where 5 Pomborneit teams made finals with a premiership going the way of our Division 2 women’s team #gopombobulls
2022-06-0340 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS2 E13: The End of Season ReviewLuke and Dave review a big year at the Pomborneit CC in which 5 teams made finals #gopombobulls
2022-05-3036 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS2 E12: The Division 2 Women’s PremiersDivision 2 premiership players Belinda Lenehan, Lauren Murphy & Debra Reynolds join Luke to talk about the club’s first women’s flag and to review all the finals action at the Pomborneit CC. #gopombobulls
2022-03-2541 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS2 E11: The Division 1 Captains & RIP WarnieAhead of of big week of finals action, Division 1 Men’s skipper Grant Place, Division 1 Women’s captain Sam LaFranchi and Women’s coach Grace Lee join the show to preview the games, while Luke pays tribute to the late, great Shane Warne. #gopombobulls
2022-03-1126 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS2 E10: 400 MaaateIn a bumper episode, Luke and Dave analyse another busy week at the Pomborneit CC, Divison 2 women’s captain Julie Baud talks about her career and decision to join the Bulls, and Dave grills Luke on his career ahead of his 400th game for the club #gopombobulls
2022-03-031h 01Pomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS2 E9: Fraser-McGurk & The Spider’s Off My BackStephen Hill joins Luke to talk all things Pomborneit CC, including Tom Place’s maiden ton, Simon Tolland’s Divison 3 ton & the Under 16 boys effort in making the finals. Plus the co-hosts indulge in some love for their new hero, rising Victorian cricket star Jake Fraser-McGurk. #gopombobulls
2022-02-2418 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS2 E8: All The Way With Paddy JPomborneit CC Junior Vice President Patrick Johnstone joins Luke to round up all the latest news and stories from the club. #gopombobulls
2022-02-1731 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS2 E7: I Want to Be A Richo ManDivision 2 men’s skipper Matt Richardson joins Luke to go over all the latest results and happenings at the Pomborneit Cricket Club #gopombobulls
2022-02-1030 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS2 E6: Day of the Dan’sThe Bulls Podcast is back for the first time in 2022, wrapping up an interesting few weeks that saw all senior men’s team lose over two weeks then all three senior men’s teams win on the same day #gopombobulls
2022-01-2718 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS2 E5: Christmas GleePomborneit Women’s and Girls coach Grace Lee joins Luke to talk all things Pomborneit cricket heading into the Christmas break #gopombobulls
2021-12-2425 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS2 E4: BJ Hillman Retirement TributeBrad Hillman joins Luke to reminisce on his career
2021-12-1034 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS2 E3: #churchy200Ahead of his big milestone game, Churchy Joins Luke to talk all things Pomborneit cricket #gopombobulls
2021-12-0238 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS2 E2: More Boundaries Than LaFranchiAfter the inaugural win by the Division 2 Pomborneit Women’s team, Janelle Whitehead joins Luke to talk all things Pomborneit cricket #gopombobulls
2021-11-2625 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastS2 E1: The President & The Milestone MenPomborneit CC President Dave Murphy joins Luke to round up a busy off season, analyse the first weekend of the 2021/22 season and celebrate the 200 game milestones achieved by Tim Place and Matt Richardson #gopombobulls
2021-11-1831 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 22: Presentation DayRecorded live at the club’s presentation day, special guest co-hosts Deb and Janelle interview all the major trophy winners as we celebrated the 2020/21 season #gopombobulls
2021-03-3145 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 21- The Premiership Edition!The Division 1 Bulls have made it three flags in a row. Three time premiership skipper Grant Place and Grand Final Man of the Match Dave Murphy join Luke to dissect a memorable win for the Pomborneit CC. #gopombobulls
2021-03-2737 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 20: The UnicornStephen Hill, fresh from being crowned the South West Cricket Division 3 cricketer of the year, joins Luke to talk all things Pomborneit CC, while Debra Reynolds and Janelle Whitehead were let loose after the women’s grand final to interview the players. #gopombobulls
2021-03-1128 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 19: Now For the FinalsBy popular demand, Churchy is back as he and Luke go over the final round of the home and away season and preview the upcoming finals #gopombobulls
2021-03-0423 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 18: The Div 2 LadsAs we head into the last round of the home & away season for our senior men’s and women’s teams, Luke catches up with some of the Division 2 team ahead of their last game of the season, as well as talking to club president Dave Murphy ahead of our “Teams of the Decades” function this Saturday night #gopombobulls
2021-02-2516 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 17: Hewy in LockdownWith lockdown forcing most cricket to be cancelled last weekend, former club president Paul Hewitt joined Luke to talk about his career at the Pomborneit Cricket Club. #gopombobulls
2021-02-1928 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 16: Taking Up the GamePomborneit A Women’s player Debra Reynolds joins Luke to review all the on field action, preview the big Pomborneit v Pomborneit A Women’s derby and to talk about taking up cricket for the first time.
2021-02-1126 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 15: 350 Games For Super ToneAhead of his 350th game for the Pomborneit CC, Tony Evans joins Luke to talk about his career as well as reviewing all the weekend action at the club #gopombobulls
2021-02-0326 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 14: The Wild ThingHe’s tall, he’s fast and now he’s on the Bulls Podcast! “The Wild Thing” Dean Tevelein joins Luke to go through a busy week at the Pomborneit Cricket Club #gopombobulls
2021-01-2734 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 13: Twenty20 Premiers!Luke and Churchy talk about the club’s Twenty20 triumph and talk to several members of the successful Bulls team. #gopombobulls
2021-01-2131 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 12: The Fill InAdam Coote joins Luke after his return to the club as a fill in player to talk about his time at Pomborneit, as well as his successful athletics and AFL boundary umpiring career #gopombobulls
2021-01-1427 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 11: The PresidentPresident Dave Murphy joins Luke to talk all happenings at the club heading in to the Christmas break #gopombobulls
2020-12-2322 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 10: Women’s Mid Season ReviewPomborneit Women’s skipper Narelle Place joins Luke to talk all things Pomborneit CC, including a review of the women’s teams now they have hit their mid-season break #gopombobulls
2020-12-1526 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 9: The Beep TestBrent “Butch” Noonan joins Luke to talk all things Pomborneit Cricket Club #gopombobulls
2020-12-0924 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 8: Electrifying ActionChurchy returns as he and Luke analyse another big week at the Pomborneit CC including 5 wicket hauls, a hat-trick, a nail biting Twenty20 win and SA Hill continuing to smash out runs #gopombobulls
2020-12-0130 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 7: Little GunsDan Lenehan joins Luke to talk all things Pomborneit Cricket Club in episode 7 of the Bulls Podcast #gopombobulls
2020-11-2523 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 6: Women’s Team Win First Game & #DAVE300Churchy & Luke wrap up a huge weekend for the club including the Women’s team’s win in their inaugural game, and pay tribute to Dave Murphy who lines up for game 300 this week #gopombobulls #DAVE300 #DERMIE300
2020-11-1841 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastEpisode 5: Hillman Shield, Urkle and the Unicorn Ton UpSpecial guest co-host Aidan Watts-Fawkes joins Luke to review all the action from another big weekend at the Pomborneit Cricket Club #gopombobulls
2020-11-1044 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastHillman Shield and Second Women’s TeamBrad Hillman joins Churchy & Luke ahead of the annual clash for the Hillman Shield, while Narelle Place and Grace Lee return to talk about the club’s announcement of entering a second women’s team for the 2020/21 season #gopombobulls
2020-11-0336 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastRadders & the Round 2 ReviewMuch loved Bulls star of the late 1990’s/early 2000’s Anthony Redford catches up with Luke to review and reminisce all things Pomborneit Cricket Club #gopombobulls
2020-10-2623 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls PodcastRound 1 Review & Chat With Grace LeeChurchy and Luke review the Round 1 action and catch up with the coach of the club’s women’s and girls teams, Grace Lee. #gopombobulls
2020-10-1920 minPomborneit Cricket Club Bulls Podcast2020/21 Season PreviewHosts Luke and Churchy are joined by club president Dave Murphy and senior captains Grant Place, Matthew Richardson and Narelle Place to preview the upcoming season.
2020-10-0840 min