Here 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 dollars from the State Government, alongside a local contribution of $226,000.That includes $146,000 from Council and $80,000 from Colac Connected Communities.============================================================Member for Wannon Dan Tehan has warned local residents that in the coming weeks the expected interest rate cuts are now highly unlikely.Mr Tehan says it's another example of failed promises, where electricity bills are playing a heightened role in inflation.============================================================A fishing co-operative on the Great Ocean Road has been accused of multiple child employment breaches.Wage Inspectorate Victoria has laid charges in the Magistrates’ Court.It’s alleged the business employed several children under the age of 15 without a licence and failed to ensure they were supervised by adults with current Working with Children Clearances.============================================================The Corangamite Shire council has endorsed a new plan set to guide health and well being across the region.Mayor Kate Makin says the roadmap used consultation from more than 200 community members and will run until 2029.============================================================Residents of the Colac Otways and Corangamite regions are being told it's not too late to sign up for Movember with the iconic campaign for men's health beginning.Movember spokesperson, Ollie Bannister, says there are several ways to take part and help support a range of men's health initiatives in our regions.============================================================Colac Highway Patrol officers have impounded a vehicle after a Norlane man was caught speeding and drink-driving in Winchelsea.Police detected the man travelling 121 in a 60 zone, before learning he was unlicensed and allegedly over the limit.============================================================AND IN SPORTThis weekends Colac South West Premier cricket saw the ledger favour South West clubs.Cobden got the job done against Apollo Bay.A Rani Jamieson ton led City United to a win over Camperdown.Bookhaar was too strong for Irrewarra.Pomborneit beat Alvie.Stoneyford powered to a win over Woorndoo.The Storm defeated Birregurra.And Simpson won against Ecklin.============================================================In the Polwarth and District Tennis Results.In A Grade Pennyroyal White beat Colac Lawn 6-2.Pennyroyal Gold 6 beat Cororooke 2.In B Grade Colac Lawn forfeited against Warncoort.Kawarren 5 defeated Beeac 4.Apollo Bay smashed Cororooke Blue 8-1.And Cororooke Gold 7 was too good for Deans Marsh 2.============================================================In the Corangamite Weekend Pennant Bowls competition City defeated Winchelsea 2.Central were beaten by Colac.Camperdown Magpies got the better of Simpson.While Winchelsea were too good for Apollo Bay.============================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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