Here is what is making news for September 1, 2025.====================================The latest Bushfire Outlook for Spring from AFAC is warning of an early start to the fire season in Victoria. Drought-affected areas in the state’s west are facing an increased risk, according to the report.Acting Deputy Chief Officer for the CFA Western Region, Mark Gunning, says there are also concerning findings about fire preparedness, with many residents still without a proper fire plan.========================================================================Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan were met with heckling from frustrated farmers at last Friday’s Bush Summit in Ballarat.Anger flared over key regional issues including cost-of-living pressures, access to services, and the state of country roads.Premier Jacinta Allan says natural disasters from previous years have impacted recent funding for roads.========================================================================Tickets are on sale now for this year’s Graze the Day, the much-loved festival returning to Timboon’s natural amphitheatre on Saturday, November 22.Early birds can grab tickets for just $25 throughout September. Kids under 18 are free but still need a ticket.========================================================================As of today, machetes are officially banned in Victoria, with tough new laws now in effect.Victorians can safely and anonymously surrender machetes during a three-month amnesty period, with disposal bins now in place at more than 40 police stations across the state.The closest to Colac are located in Warrnambool and Geelong.========================================================================The Surf Coast Shire has released its year two progress report on the Road Safety Strategy, outlining strong progress on local upgrades and ongoing challenges.Recent works include safety improvements to Erskine Falls Road near Lorne, aimed at reducing driver distraction, and speed reviews underway in Moggs Creek, Fairhaven, Aireys Inlet, and surrounding areas.Planned upgrades include new safety barriers and line marking along Cape Otway Road.========================================================================The Colac Otway Shire has voted to approve a license for electric vehicle charging stations to be constructed in the Bromfield Street carpark.Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says it's hoped the location will allow electric vehicle drivers to explore local businesses before, during, or after their fill up.========================================================================AND IN SPORTThe first round of CDFNL Finals is over after some surprising results.In the football Alvie has booked its spot in the second qualifying final after beating Lorne by 31 points.And Irrewarra-Beeac has survived a late scare beating Birregurra by 4 points.On the netball court Alvie beat the Colac Imperials in the first qualifying final by 14 goals,and Birregurra knocked out South Colac winning by 8 goals.========================================================================The Colac Tigers have locked a top 3 spot after a convincing win over Grovedale in the final round of GFL Football action.The Tigers edged out St Mary's for the ladder position by 1.26 per cent.Colac beat Grovedale by 63 points with Seb Ross leading the way with four goals.========================================================================Camperdown has fallen two points shy of Hampden Football League finals action after its lastl home and away round.Camperdown lost by 92 points to Koroit, while the Cobden Bombers also losts by 51 to the Portland Tigers.While both the regions sides have locked in finals in the Open netball competitions after Camperdown drew 52 to 52 against Koroit.And Cobden beat Portland 55 to 49.========================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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