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Here is what is making news for June 13, 2025.=======================Australian Dairy Farmers president and Pomborneit farmer Ben Bennett is urging governments to deliver urgent drought relief for South West Victoria’s dairy farmers.He says farmers face a cash crunch as feed supplies dwindle and milk prices soften, calling for freight subsidies, cash grants, and support for importing stock-feed to protect livestock through winter.==============================================The Birregurra Country Women's Association is accepting donations from the public to put in pamper bags for women on farms who have been affected by the recent drought conditions.Birregurra Country Women's Association's Ami Hillage says the buy-in from locals donating has been fantastic.==============================================Ecklin South dairy farmer Peter Doolan says a new Landcare project could help farmers earn financial incentives for sustainable practices.Doolan, one of ten farmers involved, says his family has always prioritised environmental stewardship but welcomes opportunities to diversify income while protecting the land for future generations.==============================================Sports ground conditions across the region have been a topical point of concern amongst matchday players and facilitators.One club affected has been the Western Eagle who had to reschedule early season fixtures due to how hard and dry the ground was.However due to the lack of grass coverage, and a large King's Birthday downpour, Western Eagles coach Dan Casey says - if the ground receives more heavy rainfall with the traffic expected over the second half of the season, it will greatly impact ground conditions.==============================================Men across the South West are encouraged to share their experiences and vulnerability for Men's Health week.Lived Experience speaker for Let's Talk Colac Justin Foley says being able to speak about issues goes a long way to getting them resolved.==============================================After more than five decades of service, the Timboon Lions Club has announced it will disband at the end of this month.President Owen Wallace says the decision was made due to an ageing membership and difficulty attracting younger volunteers.==============================================AND IN SPORTMore than 230 people are expected to descend on the Colac Showgrounds this weekend for the annual 5-a-side Colac and District Darts Association tournament.Association president Glenn Beckett says it should be a great weekend for Colac.==============================================Its an enthralling round of CDFNL netball which is sure to shape the ladder come seasons end.Its first versus second as the Colac Imperials take on Irrewarra-Beeac.3rd vs 4th with Alvie travelling to Birregurra.Apollo Bay and Western Eagles both look for their first scalp of the 2025 season when they meet.South Colac will look to get back on the winners list against Otway Districts.AND sixth placed Simpson looks to continue winning momentum against a seventh placed Lorne outfit.==============================================The Colac Tigers will look for 3 straight wins taking on St Mary's this weekend at Central Reserve.The Tigers currently sit fourth with St Mary's second.==============================================In the Hampden Football and Netball's Farmers round which will see all players wear green armbands.Cobden travels to take on Portland.AND Camperdown hosts Koroit.=======================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
