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Here is what is making news for July 01, 2025.======================Locals in Cobden are pushing to keep the doors open at the Rodney Grove Aquatic Centre.Earlier this month, operator CobdenHealth announced cutting of hours to limit expenditures. (Well done Blaise)============================================This week in news, 73 local projects are set to share in more than $338,000. Colac Otway Shire's Grant Program.Sees funding to support everything from community groups, major events and small business upgrades. ============================================Applications for grants have opened to support community led mental health events in Victoria's farming communities such as Colac-Otway and Corangamite... particularly those impacted by DroughtThe Look Over the Farm Gate Community Grants are part of the State's Drought Support package... and is administered by the National Centre for Farmer Health============================================Residents of Winchelsea Deans Marsh and Lourne have voiced their opinions with the release of the community satisfaction survey for Surf Coast Shire CouncilWaste management and customer service both received index scores of 70, rating as Council’s highest performing individual areas – both well ahead of the state and group averages.============================================Colac Area Health is joining forces with Barwon Health and others in a new Local Health Service Network to deliver better-connected care across the region.Each health service will retain its board and CEO, unique identity and connection to their community.============================================Victoria Police are encouraging SOUTH WEST residents to take part in their annual community sentiment survey, which helps shape local policing priorities.More than 13,000 people took part last year, providing insights into what matters most in their neighbourhoods.============================================An advice warning remains in place for Wongarra, about 500 metres east of Carisbrook Falls, due to a whale carcass in the area.The carcass may attract increased shark activity close to shore.============================================AND IN SPORTMixed results for the Braves on the weekend.While Division 2 fell just short against Deakin in a 4–3 defeat,Despite out-hitting their opponents 8 to 6, the Braves couldn’t quite overcome an early four-run deficit.Division 4 bounced back in a big way, beating Lara 14–6. ============================================The Colac Golf Club’s Saturday Stroke competition saw 70 entrants.It was Rhys Tillick who took out the A Grade win followed by Nick Welsh.Paul Harbert won B Grade, while Tony Holland won C grade.============================================The Colac Otway Rovers had a mixed weekend on the pitch with the Division 2 side recording its first win of the season.The Division 2 side won 2-1 over Corio thanks to goals from Morgan Maalo and Sangit Shrestha.The Division 1 side went down 3-0 to Deakin University.While the Senior women’s side went down 3-nil to Barwon SC.============================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
