Here is what is making news for October 13, 2025.==================================A stunning Birregurra property, featured in the Victorian Open Garden scheme, has hit the market.The 3883-square-metre country retreat combines a restored Victorian-era cottage with a modern open-plan extension.====================================================================The Colac and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards returned for the first time in person for six years, with local businesses and business people rewarded for their efforts.The Chamber of Commerce president Amy Baudenette says it was fantastic to see the awards return with the night embodying what the Colac Community is all about.====================================================================A Corangamite man who assaulted his former partner has successfully appealed his 45-day jail sentence.The 57-year-old, who breached a family violence order, kicked the woman inside her home, causing bruising.If you or someone you know is affected by family violence, please contact local safety authorities.====================================================================The state opposition has questioned as to why forest firefighting equipment used by Forest Fire Management Victoria has been pulled off the road indefinitely amid serious safety concerns.Shadow Minister for Public Land Management Melina Bath says these vehicles need to be working.====================================================================After more than a decade of design delays and disputes, the Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club has finally backed new plans for its long-awaited clubhouse redevelopment.Secretary Jim Rothel says the new design captures the charm of the original 1960s building while adding more space and improved facilities.====================================================================Timboon P-12 School is gearing up for its annual celebration of agricultural learning — TAP’s On! 2025.The interactive expo on Thursday, November 13, will see more than 450 students from Timboon, Simpson and Nullawarre schools showcase their classroom projects through peer-led workshops.====================================================================Member for Wannon Dan Tehan says their is still time for locals to nominate for the Wannon Sport and Volunteer Awards.Mr Tehan says it would be great to have as many Colac nominations as possible for the event which will be held in Colac on November 21.====================================================================AND IN SPORTIn weekend tennis action, Division A saw Colac Lawn forfeit to Pennyroyal White, while the match between Pennyroyal Gold and Cororooke was incomplete.In Division B, Apollo Bay defeated Colac Lawn 7-0, Beeac beat Deans Marsh 5-4, Cororooke Blue edged Cororooke Gold 5-4, and Kawarren 7 got the win over Wancoort 2.====================================================================In testing conditions for golf, David Walker was the A Grade winner for the weekends Colac Golf Club Stableford competition.Luke Vickers took out B Grade, Eric Seabright won C Grade and Daniel Hawtin won D Grade.====================================================================Apollo Bay cricketers enjoyed a week playing in surrounding competitions as they wait for the CDCA cricket season to start.Isaac Noseda, Zac and Kai Clissold were part of Geelong West's 196 run win against Bell Post Hill.Kai Clissold was the standout with 25 runs and 5 for 19 off 7 overs with the ball.====================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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