Listen "October 7, 2025"
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Here is what is making news for October 7, 2025.=====================================Camping in comfort is coming to Apollo Bay with a new eco-safari glamping experience along the Great Ocean Road.Twenty eco-safari tents will be set up between the beach and Barham River, with options including private ensuites and stunning river views. ==========================================================================Barwon South West’s Regional Development Australia committee has welcomed 12 new and reappointed members, including Chair Liz Price and Deputy Chair Alistair McCosh.==========================================================================Off the back of the switch to Daylight Savings... Colac Otway residents are being reminded to also check their smoke alarmsCFA spokesperson Shane Bailey says while many modern alarms have long-life batteries, it is still vital to test them regularly==========================================================================Green waste skips will return to Forrest, Wye River and Kennett River this November, after use of the service doubled last year.Colac Otway Shire Council says residents disposed of 29 tonnes of green waste in 2024 — up from around 15 tonnes the year before.==========================================================================The Victorian Seniors Festival is underway, offering a month of music, theatre, exhibitions, and community activities across the state.More than 2,000 free and low-cost events are planned statewide, with Colac hosting a tai chi dance day, a come and try croquet day and a social walk around the Colac Botanic Gardens later this month.==========================================================================Almost 1,300 petrol stations across Victoria are now updating their prices within 30 minutes, allowing motorists to use the Service Victoria app to find the cheapest fuel nearby or along their route.==========================================================================AND IN SPORTThree Colac golfers have represented the South West Golf Association at Country Week in Mildura.Hunter Togni, Caleb Perry and Ben Bowers were part of the Division One side that took on some of Victoria’s best regional teams.==========================================================================Cobden Bombers award winners have been announced with Sam Lucas taking home the best and fairest award.Matty Drayton finished runner up, with Michael Koroneos leading the goalkicking.In the Open Netball Sophie Hinkley was the winner with Lara Taylor runner up.==========================================================================In other CDFNL Best and Fairest results Eliza Cahill has taken out the Colac Imperials A Grade best and fairest while Brodie Stephens topped the football count.At Irrewarra-Beeac, Mitch 'The Bull' Thornton won the football count while Emmy Frith won A Grade.At Birregurra Cooper Handley claimed the senior football best and fairest while Bec Dendle won the count in A Grade.And for Lorne, Oscar Coutts won the football best and fairest while Rikki Van Germet and Leigh Potter won A Grade==========================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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