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Here is what is making news for April 10, 2025.==============================Sections of Manifold Street in Camperdown were cordoned off by local police after a suspicious device was found at the Leura Hotel.The area was evacuated as a precaution with investigations ongoing.============================================================Minister for Health Infrastructure Melissa Horne visited Camperdown earlier this week to check in on how a $39.6 million dollar project is tracking.The new aged care facility which is being built by the State Government will feature 36 bed modern single rooms and private ensuite bathrooms, a dedicated kitchen, dining, lounge and break-out sitting areas for residents to stay connected with each other as well as loved ones.============================================================Thefts have been on the rise across the region in recent weeks.Colac Police Sergeant Michelle Delaney says the thefts have occurred at a variety of locations.============================================================Member for Wannon Dan Tehan has launched his gas policy with ahead of the upcoming federal election.Mr Tehan says families and businesses would benefit from the gas price reductions.============================================================A session with fire professionals will be held at COPACC next Wednesday to help locals and people across the South West to better understand and mitigate fire risks.Climate Action Team Colac Otway Region's Philippa Bailey says the event features some professional spokespeople on the issues.============================================================The love your local Camperdown campaign, is asking locals to review local businesses such as pubs and cafe's online.Corangamite Shire Mayor Kate Makin says it's a great opportunity to support local business owners.============================================================The Colac Otway Shire is working to reinstall a historic navigational pillar beacon at Marengo.Council is working with the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority to return the beacon pillar to its former location on the foreshore.============================================================This Sunday the Catch-a-carp festival will hit the foreshore of Lake Colac.Victorian Fisheries Authorities CEO Travis Dowling says previous instalments of catch-a-carp festivals have been raging successes.============================================================AND IN SPORTThis Sunday Colac draft prospect Ben Rongdit will line up against AFL listed players this Sunday when he represents the Australian Under 18 National Academy Squad.Rongdit has been picked in the squad which will play against the Richmond Tigers VFL team, and says its a dream come true.============================================================The Western Eagles and Irrewarra-Beeac fixture for this weekend has had a ground switch.The game was initially scheduled to be played at Irrewillipe, however due to ground conditions the fixture has been reversed and will be played at Irrewarra's home ground this Saturday.==============================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
