Here is what is making news for September 25.===============================Cressy Aerodrome will host Colac Otway Shire’s official Australia Day celebrations in 2026.Council has approved the venue following an expression of interest process, with the event to include the Shire’s annual community awards.==============================================================Drivers heading to and from the Colac-Otway region to this weekends local football and AFL Grand Finals should be wary of increased police presence looking for drivers under the influence of drugs and alcohol.Mel McLennan Vic Police's Mel McLennan says if you are caught there are major consequences.==============================================================A $976-million Better Roads Blitz has been launched, with several roads across the South West region to benefit.The program will deliver thousands of road repairs and upgrades by mid-2026, with 70 percent of funding for regional areas.Projects will include pothole patching, resurfacing, bridge maintenance, and new traffic signals. Target routes include the Western, Princes, Hume and Calder highways.More specific locations receiving upgrades are Pomborneit, Noorat and Berrybank, and the Cobden-Warrnambool road.==============================================================All Colac Otway residents are invited to a free anti-theft number plate fitting this Friday at Bunnings in Colac.The campaign run by RoadSafe Otway aims to make number plates harder to steal or be used illegally.==============================================================As spring arrives, VICSES is urging southwest Victorians to prepare for what could be a higher-risk storm season.Residents are being reminded to trim trees, clear gutters, and park vehicles safely. Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and flash flooding remain a real threat, even in western Victoria. Recent data shows storm-related requests for assistance are rising across the region, including Cobden, which recorded 91 calls last year. ==============================================================AND IN SPORTTwo Colac Tigers footballers have been celebrated with selection in the Geelong Football League's Team of the Year.Zach Zdybel was picked as the teams ruckman while Ben McCarthy was picked as the sides Rover.==============================================================Basketball Victoria has announced its Under-12 Country Jamboree squad. Colac’s Anna Rongdit will represent the Colac Kookas in Echuca from September 20.The four-day event brings together 240 players from across country Victoria for games, clinics, and team activities, promoting skills, fun, and friendships among young athletes.==============================================================Tomorrow will see the completion of two local football and netball grand finals.In the Geelong Football and Netball League - St Mary's will take on St Joseph's.And the A Grade netball St Joseph's play Newtown Chilwell.While in the Hampden League - football action sees Koroit play North Warrnambool.==============================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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