Here is what is making news for September 22, 2025.================================Locals with a passion for aviation or community development are being urged to nominate for the Cobden Aerodrome committee.Corangamite Shire Mayor Kate Makin says the Council-owned aerodrome is managed by volunteers, who play a key role in guiding its operations.================================================================It’s been a busy week for the region’s emergency services, with Colac SES responding to seven fallen trees and a road rescue.Police confirmed the rescue took place yesterday at the corner of Shurvells and Shorts roads, after a single vehicle crashed into a safety barrier.SES crews cleared the trees from local roads and assisted at the crash scene, with no serious injuries reported.================================================================Colac’s Eastern Reserve oval will be closed over the coming months as Colac Otway Shire Council upgrades the playing surface.The works will address long-standing issues with subsidence and uneven ground, making the oval safer and easier to maintain for the Colac Braves Baseball Club and City United Cricket Club.Council contractors will top-dress and level the surface, with major works beginning in September.The oval will be fenced off until mid-January, with temporary access limits near the cricket nets and clubrooms.================================================================Families across the south-west will have even more reasons to get outdoors these school holidays, with rainbow trout being stocked in local lakes.Almost 80 family-friendly spots across Victoria are receiving more than 35,000 catchable-size fish, including popular south-west destinations, such as Cobden Lake.================================================================Surf Coast Shire Council is considering changes to operating hours at the new Winchelsea Pool after strong community feedback.Locals called for consistent hours during school terms and holidays, and a trial closure threshold of around 18 to 20 degrees, freeing up time for longer hours on hotter days and weekends.================================================================Wage Inspectorate Victoria officers will be visiting venues across South West Victoria during the school holidays to ensure compliance with workplace laws.================================================================AND IN SPORTAlvie has been crowned the CDFNL senior football premiers after an 8 point win against the Colac Imperials.Lincoln Dare was named the player of the match.The Colac Imperials won by nine against Irrewarra-Beeac in the A Grade netball with coach Eliza Cahill winning best on court.For the day's full results head to our website.================================================================The Colac Tigers senior GFL season has ended after an 11 point loss to St Mary's in the preliminary final.The Tigers 6.12 48 to St Mary's 8.11 59.Friday's GFL grand final will see St Joseph's play St Mary's.================================================================In the Hampden Football and Netball League Terang-Mortlake's Lewis Taylor has taken out the 2025 Maskell Medal.Former Alvie Swan and Hamilton ruckman Levi Dare finished runner-up alongside North Warrnambool's Nathan Vardy.Koroit has also advanced through to the grand final after beating South Warrnambool by 14 points.================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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