Here is what is making news for August 13, 2025.===================================Farmers and agricultural workers in south-west Victoria impacted by drought can now apply for the Corangamite Catchment Management Authorities Drought Employment Program.CCMA CEO Amber Clarke says the initiative offers off-farm jobs in the Corangamite and Glenelg Hopkins regions, with flexible full or part-time roles available over the next 12 months.======================================================================Young people in Colac Otway are being encouraged to show off their creativity in the 2025 Youth Photography Competition.The theme is Moments: Captured by Colac Otway Youth and entries are open to locals aged 12 to 25 until September 15.======================================================================Visitors to the Colac region can now enjoy safer, more accessible walking trails thanks to recent upgrades funded by the State Government.A new accessible path at Stevensons Falls connects the carpark to the viewing platform, making it easier for people with mobility needs to experience the stunning falls.======================================================================Yesterday Colac Otway Shire councillors voted unanimously for the proposal of Hungry Jacks being built on the intersection of Murray and Armstrong Street.Mayor Jason Schram says while Hungry Jacks would be great for the town, many are frustrated with the lack of upgrades planned for an already dangerous intersection.======================================================================Lake Colac Holiday Park has been recognised among the top 10 per cent of hospitality experiences worldwide, winning a 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award.The award is based on consistently positive reviews and guest feedback.======================================================================Volunteer lifesavers from across Victoria received high accolades as they celebrated its annual Awards of Excellence.Lorne Surf Life Saving Club Nippers Program took out the Nipper Program Achievement of the Year.Michael Barrand of Wye River was named the Masters Athlete of the Year.Susanna Ryan of Port Campbell was awarded the Youth Lifesaver of the Year.AND Beach Lifeguard of the Year was Michael Garbelotto from Lorne.======================================================================AND IN SPORTAhead of the upcoming bowls season, two Camperdown teams will become one following a merger.Camperdown Bowls Club and Camperdown Golf have joined forces to become the Camperdown Magpies.======================================================================Cobden cricketer Abbie Hanks has earned statewide recognition picked as the spinner in the spinner in the women's VCCL's team of the year for 2024 25.Hanks played for Cobden in the Warrnambool Moyne comp, scoring 231 runs at an average of 31.88, and taking 18 wickets at an average of 5.78.======================================================================The Colac Braves are winding back the clock to 1985, celebrating the 40-year anniversary of its premiership win over Alfredton.The reunion will be held on Saturday August 16 at Eastern Reserve, with the first game at midday and celebrations from 4.30.======================================================================The 2025 Hampden Football Netball League Open Netball Grand Final will feature an elite level umpire in Michelle Phippard.Joining her will be highly respected state umpire Kate Mancini.HFNL Head of Netball Dot Jenkin says having umpires of this calibre highlights the league’s quality ===================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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