Here is what is making news for August 20, 2025.====================================Instances of criminal damage have been on the rise across the Colac Otway region.Colac Police sergeant Michelle Delaney says instances have affected residents and also businesses.========================================================================Restoration works will soon begin on two of Colac’s most loved landmarks – the fountains at Memorial Square and the Botanic Gardens.Starting in late August, the eight-week project will see the fountains relined to prevent water loss, fitted with new pumps and filtration systems, and given a full deep clean. ========================================================================Despite concerns that crime is increasing a new report shows most locals still feel safe in their homesThe RACV Community Safety Perception Report rated Victoria’s overall safety at 7.66 out of 10 with Corangamite higher at 8, and Colac Otway sitting at 7.46.========================================================================Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan says more renewable energy would be coming to the region, but many are still bemused with legislation allowing workers to come onto farm properties without any paperwork needed.========================================================================Speeding remains a major killer on Victoria’s roads, with a third of road deaths linked to speed.A new TAC initiative – Australia’s Deadliest Predator – compares the toll to far fewer fatalities from sharks, snakes and crocodiles.The TAC is urging South West drivers to take the message seriously and stick to the speed limit.========================================================================As South West farmers continue to face Drought Conditions is continuing to advocate for more support as farmers across the state approach the critical spring growing seasonVFF President Brett Hosking says it's important they continue calls for expanded and long-term funding from both the Federal and Victorian Governments.========================================================================AND IN SPORTSunshine and showers greeted riders for the 44 kilometre Eurack out-and-back course.After a tight race, Mark Purdie broke away on the final climb and won the sprint, ahead of Heather and Steve Hamling.Behind them, scratch riders Andrew Cox, Ralph Iselt and Michael Markham caught the bunch, with Cox taking fourth place and fastest time.Racing continues from Cororooke next week, before the Harry Salmon Memorial Race on August 30.========================================================================In the Colac Golf Club's Saturday Stroke competition.Scott Bowen claimed the A Grade stroke win with a score of 66, ahead of Wayne Drayton.In B Grade, Peter Devine shot 68 to win.========================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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