About the episode
Here is what is making news for April 16, 2025.===================A program to boost accessibility at beaches along the Great Ocean Road over summer saw a significant boost in popularity.The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority delivered the Accessible Beaches program at six locations from Torquay to Port Campbell from December to April.======================================The Colac Otway Shire has secured $225,000 dollars worth of funding from the State Government’s New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program.The funding will support the establishment of a fenced dog park at the unused land at the South eastern-most point of the Central Reserve sports complex.======================================The G21 board will meet next month to discuss future arrangements for the G21 Geelong Region Alliance to ensure the region's efforts are maintained during times of budget constraints.======================================As the Autumn breeding season begins, visitors to the Otway Ranges are encouraged to report sightings of feral deer in and around the national park======================================The King of Colac, Sketch will return to the ring on May 10 for the Clash of Colac at the Colac RSL.He says training is tracking along nicely.======================================Terang farmers Bryan and Jo Dickson have completed a rare feat of both Holstein and Jersey studs topping the latest Australian Breeding Values.Bryan moved to the area about 35 years ago and says it's a pretty cool achievement. ======================================AND IN SPORT It was a big weekend for the region's talent at AFL level, Cobden's Sam Walsh enjoyed a day out kicking 3 goals and having 37 disposals in Carlton's 71-point demolition of the West Coast Eagles, Colac's Will McLachlan was the sub in Brisbane's 21 point win over the Western Bulldogs, Cobden's Sean Darcy made his return for Fremantle posting 22 hit-outs in its 10-goal win against Richmond, Cobden's Zach Merrett enjoyed 37 disposals in Essendon's 39 point win against Melbourne.======================================Colac draft prospect Ben Rongdit enjoyed a strong hit-out against the Richmond VFL squad last Sunday.Rongdit played in the back-line pulling in some strong grabs in the final quarter of the match.======================================Former Colac netballer Zara Walters and her Melbourne Vixens teammates secured their first win of the Suncorp Super Netball yesterdayThe Vixens beat the Giants 61 to 55.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
