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Hi team,Here is what is making news for July 11, 2025.==============================Regional General Manager for Telstra Michael Marom has backed and reinforced Telstra's $14 million dollar commitment to the Barwon South West region which was announced earlier this week.Marom also says blackspots with now reception are a key area they are looking to fix.============================================================A massive hay convoy is rolling into Camperdown this Saturday, delivering urgent drought relief to South West farmers.Forty B-double trucks loaded with over half a million dollars' worth of donated hay will arrive at the old Camperdown Sale Yards between 5 and 6pm.Graham Cockerill from Need For Feed says its a wonderful thing but despite the massive amount of feed coming the reality is - more is needed.============================================================A series of expert-led workshops across Regional Victoria... will empower farmers with future-ready practices for profitable farming and climate resilienceAgriculture Victoria is sponsoring the Here and Now workshop series... which include sessions at both Colac and Warrnambool============================================================Wannon Water has announced a $10 million upgrade to its Otway water supply system to improve long-term water security and reduce environmental impacts on the Gellibrand River.The project includes converting emergency bores to production use and improving raw water storage in Warrnambool.More than 26,000 customers rely on the Otway system, the largest and most complex in the region.============================================================South West families are being encouraged to use the school holidays... as a chance to practice their home fire escape plansThe state's fire agencies issuing the reminder... with material available on both FRV and the CFA's website to assist families in planningCFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said fire escape plans should be tailored to individual living environments... and the abilities of all members of the household============================================================Emergency services are responded to a shed fire on Dawson Street yesterday in Camperdown.There is no immediate threat to the community, but smoke is blowing across the town.The CFA says no action is required at this time.============================================================If you know a deserving individual across Colac Otway and Corangamite regions -- then consider nominating them for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards.Border locals can submit a nomination online until July 31.CEO of the National Australia Day Council Mark Fraser says the awards recognise our unsung heroes.============================================================AND IN SPORTThe 3XCup Association Open Qualifiers are back for 2025—and Colac will host an event on Tuesday, July 15.Held at Bluewater Leisure Centre, the competition is open to boys and girls from Under 11s through to Under 19s.Top teams will earn a spot at the State Championships in the September school holidays.============================================================Celebrating farmers across the region - The Cobden Bomber will play Terang-Mortlake on its farmer's day out event.AND in other Hampden League action Camperdown takes on the Port Fairy Seagulls.============================================================Colac Tigers export Oskar Smartt will make his AFL debut this weekend for the Essendon Bombers.The 19-year-old small forward will be Essendon's 12th debutant for the season, and will play against Richmond on Saturday night.============================================================In the Colac Golf Club's Wednesday Stableford competition -Paul Cust took out the A Grade win followed by Jim McMaster.and Lachlan Mulgrew won B Grade.==============================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
