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Here is what is making news for July 25, 2025.===============================Birregurra drivers are being urged to take extra care as two massive transformer loads pass through the town over four nights.The 205-tonne transports, each 78 metres long, are moving from Geelong to Mortlake at walking pace in some sections.The first leaves GeelongPort at 1am this Saturday and is expected to reach Birregurra around 5am.Motorists are advised to follow traffic directions and keep clear for safety.==============================================================Over 460 survey responses were gathered and anaylsed as part of the Sexual and Reproductive Consultation conducted by Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West.The findings highlight key barriers faced by women and gender diverse people in the region - including high costs, stigma, limited awareness, and long travel distances.Jodie Hill, CEO at Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West ... says the consultation is designed to help decision makers understand the challenges regional communities face in accessing sexual and reproductive healthcare.==============================================================Fees have been frozen by the Colac Otway Shire Council for the sale of cattle at the Colac Regional Saleyards to provide relief to farmers from the ongoing drought.Interim CEO Andrew Tenni says, it's a small way to help farmers during this difficult period.==============================================================Volunteer firefighters from across the state have slammed the Victorian Government after it diverted 30 per cent of its Emergency Services and Volunteer Levy away from frontline agencies.The levy has raised more than 500 million dollars since being introduced.Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria chief executive Adam Barnett says it’s outrageous that money promised to emergency services has been redirected elsewhere.==============================================================National Tree Day by Planet Ark is this weekend with more than 300,000 people volunteering Australia wide to engage in environmental activities.Locally there is an event at Horden Vale where people can help with the restoration of a wetland by filling in drains and converting a disused paddock into a biodiverse habitat.Through this initiative, it is hoped the wetland ecosystem is revitalised, biodiversity is enhanced, and environmental conservation is boosted in the Otways region.==============================================================As we continue in National Farm safety week - Parents and Guardians across the Colac Otway and Corangamite regions are being urged to take immediate steps to reduce the risk of children drowning on farms.Parents and landholders are reminded to stay vigilant, even in times of drought or low rainfall, and be alert to water hazards, including dams.Sarah Sexton, Kidsafe Victoria CEO says farming properties have several unique risks when it comes to children and water.==============================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends Colac and District Football and Netball action -Otway Districts play Birregurra.Irrewarra-Beeac hosts Lorne.Simpson plays Alvie.Colac Imperials face Apollo BayAND the Western Eagles face South Colac.==============================================================In this weekend's Geelong Football League Action,The Colac Tigers will look to celebrate its 40 year premiership reunion in style when they take on St Joseph's at home tomorrow afternoon.==============================================================In this weekends Hampden League fixtures,The Combden Bombers host Port Fairy looking to make it three in a row.AND the Camperdown Magpies take on the Hamilton Kangaroos.==============================================================In golf news, Colac golfers Hunter Togni and Sam Rix have been selected to represent the South West Golf Association for its Country Week event.Colac Golf Club's Caleb Perry was selected as an emergency.==============================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
