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Here is what is making news for April 09, 2025.==========================Statistics from the Australian Cancer Atlas have reported that residents of the Corangamite Shire are 52 percent more likely than the average Australian to contract Oral Cancer.Corangamite was also 39 percent above the Australian average for bowel cancer, while the Colac region was 32 percent more likely to pick up oral cancer.====================================================With the Easter long weekend coming up, it's important travellers to the South West remember fire safety when passing through the region.CFA District 6 Assistant Fire Chief Craig Brittain says campfire safety is imperative despite the cooler change in weather.====================================================Independent Wannon candidate Alex Dyson says it's time roads were held to the same standards as vehicles.Mr Dyson has pledged to introduce a "Right to Safe Roads Bill," requiring all major roads to meet a 3-star safety rating by 2030. ====================================================Member for Wannon Dan Tehan has joined the calls of a community campaign asking the State Government to reconsider the delivery of 50 social and affordable homes on Colac's Pound road.Mr Tehan says nearby residents have highlighted concerns with the location of the proposed social housing site.====================================================A nourish to flourish event this Friday in Colac aims to connect carers from across the state.Carers Victoria aims to help those in the care industry with emotional support, shared experiences, guidance and education.====================================================Corangamite Catchment Authorities has received positive community feedback following the launch of its Testing the Waters program which aims to enhance the quality of water in the region's dams.Senior Project Officer of Sustainable Agriculture Sarah Brien says it will continue into 2026.====================================================AND IN SPORTApollo Bay P to 12 School successfully raised more than 10,000 dollars for cancer research from its 100 hole golf day last Friday.School principal Brian Humphries says the day was formed from the experiences of an ex student.====================================================More than 3,000 cyclists will pass through the region this weekend for the Great Ocean and Otway Classic bike ride.The event starts in Torquay before passing through Moriac, Deans Marsh, Skenes Creek and Lorne before tracking back to Tourquay.Racers can participate in one of three distances, 60km, 145km or 204km with funds raised going towards the Peter MaCallum Cancer Foundation.====================================================The Colac Otway Rovers will have two girls teams this year with the launch of its senior women's this Saturday night and the announcement of an Under 14s team which will play in a 7-a-side competition.Colac Otway Rovers president Oaklee Balboni says it's great to see the growth of the women's game in the region.==========================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
