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Here is what is making news for July 10, 2025.====================Seventy-three local projects will share in more than $330,000 through the Colac Otway Shire Council’s Annual Grants Program.Funding has been awarded across Community, Events, and Business Grants, supporting a wide range of local initiatives.Councillor Zoe Hudgell says the grants reflect the Shire’s commitment to supporting grassroots organisations and celebrating local effort.========================================Local police and fire crews attended Cobden-Stoneyford Rd on Tuesday night.A Colac police spokesperson says "We are aware that at around 5:30 last night a heavy vehicle has dropped a significant amount of diesel fuel on the road from Pirron Yallock to Colac East.Between the rain and emergency services response the incident was resolved by 8pm and the road surface made safe again."========================================A new initiative from the TAC is calling on South West Victorians to share personal stories of road trauma to help save lives.The Hardest Share invites families and survivors to speak about losing loved ones or living with life-changing injuries.========================================It’s BBQ day in Beeac, with the town farewelling 40 student volunteers from UTS involved in The Big Lift project.Since Wednesday, students have helped clean up, garden, and paint around town, partnering with local groups like the Beeac Progress Association and Hesse Rural Health.========================================Timboon’s live music scene is set to benefit from a $3 million funding boost from the Victorian Government.The Timboon Amphitheatre and Green has received $5,000 as part of the 10,000 Gigs program, supporting ten local performances.Music Victoria says the funding will help revive regional music communities and support venues across the state.========================================The Victorian Electoral Commission is urging all South West residents who have an outstanding fine for failing to vote in the 2024 local council elections .. to act before the matter is referred to Fines Victoria. ========================================AND IN SPORTIrrewarra-Beeac will part ways with coach Cam Parker for season 2026 with in club leaders in Bryce McDonald and Cooper Stephens set to co-coach.McDonald says he looks forward to the challenges that come with being a senior coach.========================================in this weekends baseball action -In Division 2 and 4 fixtures the Colac Braves take on the East Belmont Saints at Eastern Reserve.Both Braves sides still sit on top of their respective ladders.========================================Colac netball export Zara Walter and her Melbourne Vixens teammates will look to make it two in a row this weekend.The Vixens come off a two goal win against the Firebirds - where Walters had a team high 17 goal assists.Sitting third - the Vixens look to continue its win streak against the top placed West Coast Fever.========================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
