Here is what is making news for December 03, 2025.==================================Western Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme has marked an important achievement, with millions of containers collected since the program began.CDS Vic West Zone network operator TOMRA Cleanaway confirmed over 1 billion eligible drink containers have been returned... since the scheme’s launch in November 2023====================================================================Police have charged a woman following a traffic stop on Coragulac–Beeac Road near Colac.Officers allege she gave a false name and address, leading to a search of her vehicle.Police say they found a range of illicit drugs, including meth, ketamine, LSD, MDMA, and heroin. ====================================================================Surf Coast Shire Council is warning residents and visitors in Lorne and other high-risk areas to expect temporary facility closures and service disruptions on Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger days this summer.Council staff and contractors will not work in high-risk zones at these times, which may affect kindergartens, visitor centres, sport facilities, and waste services. ====================================================================Victoria Police’s VIPER Taskforce has been active across western Victoria, including Camperdown, targeting serious and organised crime.During the operation, officers conducted firearm prohibition order checks, executed search warrants, and inspected more than 100 vehicles.In Camperdown, a 24-year-old man was arrested after police allegedly found a machete and methamphetamine. ====================================================================Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan has stepped down from his cabinet roles.Mr Riordan says while it’s a change, it gives him the opportunity to focus more on delivering projects and making a difference within his electorate.====================================================================Two South West lakes have received fish restocking in the past fortnight courtesy of the Victorian Fisheries Authority.VFA CEO Travis Dowling says it takes the total across Victoria past 178,000 fish.====================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Great Victorian Bike Ride wrapped up last week, guiding 2,000 riders along the Great Ocean Road for its 41st edition.Participants explored Camperdown, Mortlake, Koroit, and Port Campbell, camping and enjoying hot food, live entertainment, and the stunning landscapes, including the 12 Apostles.====================================================================Entries are now open for the Craig Spence Junior Golf Tournament.The annual event will be held at the Colac Golf Club on Sunday, February 1, 2026.Junior golfers from across the region are encouraged to take part, with the tournament contributing to the Victorian Junior Averages.====================================================================PENDING RESULTSIn the Corangamite Midweek Pennant Bowls competition.Central ___________Colac 2.City ______ Winchelsea..Cobden _____________ Camperdown Magpies.and Simpson __________ Colac 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ver todos los episodios