Here is what is making news for August 07, 2025.=======================The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is preparing a new Regional Waterway Strategy to guide investment over the next decade.The strategy aims to align priorities and focus areas for agencies, landholders and community groups caring for the region’s rivers and wetlands.==============================================A speed reduction is being introduced on Conns Lane in Birregurra to improve safety for locals and visitors.Colac Otway Shire Council is installing new 80-kilometre-an-hour signs on Conns Lane and nearby Cape Otway Road, replacing the current 100-kilometre limit.==============================================Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are launching the Level Up Against Car Theft campaign to empower the community with practical steps to reduce their risk of car theft and to report suspicious activity to Crime Stoppers.Colac Otway and Corangamite residents are reminded to take all measures they can to ensure cars aren't stolen.==============================================Residents across the south west can expect to see rate increases in their letter boxes later this month.Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan caught up with local governments will the Emergency Services Volunteer Fund dominating discussion.==============================================VLine has advised the community of some upcoming service changes on the Warrnambool Line.Coaches will replace Warrnambool line trains for the entire journey on the weekend of August 16 and 17 with a temporary timetable to be in place.==============================================Warmer weather over the past couple of days has seen snakes pop up across the region.Local snake catcher Benny McNamara reminds people to stay snake safe with him attending recent callouts at Stoneyford and Apollo Bay.==============================================AND IN SPORTIn the second week of the Hampden League's split round, Camperdown will face a challenge in South Warrnambool.Good news comes out of Camperdown heading into the weekend with Jill Leader confirmed as its netball coach for 2026.==============================================Terang based horse trainer Jamie Barry will feature later today at Ballarat.Frosty Night has been nominated to run in Race 3.Colac based trainer Carly Cook has nominated Tomboulder for 6 and Haather for race 7.==============================================In this weekends Colac Braves Baseball Action both sides will look to get on the winners list -Division 2 travels to Lara to take on the Wildcats.while Division 4 will face the Bellarine Bears.==============================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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