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Here is what is making news for July 16, 2025.===============================Ambulance Victoria is pleading with the public - including Colac-Otway and Corangamite - to think twice before calling triple zero for mild illnesses.Chief Executive Jordan Emery says flu-related calls are overwhelming the system, with a sharp spike just last week.==============================================================Popular tourist destinations - Apollo Bay and Lorne have been listed as towns across Australia with the largest drop in house price and value over the last quarter.New property data shows house values in Apollo Bay and Lorne have taken a hit over the past quarter.==============================================================With higher sea levels and more intense storms ahead, Victoria is facing more serious flooding — even in a drier climate.Corangamite CMA Floodplain manager Geoff Taylor says the vast majority of the local region is flood prone and encourages residents to seek free flood advice before building or buying.==============================================================The Aussie Hay Runners are coming to Colac with the Hoedown for Hay.The event which will be held at Colac RSL's Theatre Hall on August 16th will feature Warren Davies and the Billy Tea Bush Band.==============================================================Older residents in aged care across Colac Otway and Corangamite can now access a free RSV vaccine.The State Government has launched an Australian-first program delivering the Arexvy vaccine to people aged 60 and over in public and Aboriginal-run facilities.==============================================================500 Rainbow trout will pour into Lake Colac next week thanks to fish restocking from the Victorian Fisheries Authorities.VFA CEO Travis Dowling says it's a great time for kids and families to go fishing with the restocking coinciding with school holidays.==============================================================AND IN SPORTLorne motorcross rider Callum Norton has finished second in the 2025 Hattah Desert Race.Norton finished with a time of 3 hours 52 minutes and 32 seconds.Korey McMahon took out the win.==============================================================Two Irrewarra Cricket Club juniors have earned a spot in Geelong Cricket Club’s under-16 Dowling Shield squad.Sid Hay and Jarvis Holland were named in the initial 24-player line-up for the January tournament.==============================================================It was a strong weekend for Colac footballers in the VFL.Will McLachlan kicked a goal for Brisbane in its 24-point win over Carlton,Tobyn Murray starred for Geelong with five majors in a 50-point victory against GWS.==============================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
