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Here is what is making news for June 17, 2025.==============================A historic bluestone cottage in Camperdown with history dating back to 1845 has been destroyed after a blaze ripped through the building.The fire occurred at about 1.30pm on Saturday, with CFA Crews called to the property on Foxhow Road north of Camperdown.============================================================Farmers in the Colac district will get the chance to relax and enjoy some great company at the upcoming Cockies Picnic.AFL Hall-of-Famer Dermott Brereton will share stories at the event, happening June 18 at the Colac Racecourse.Larpent farmer Lachie Sutherland says the event runs from 11am to 2pm, with organisers putting on a free barbecue lunch.============================================================A painting of Lorne by legendary Australian entertainer Barry Humphries has greatly exceeded its expected price at auction.Leski Auctions conducted the auction of Edward Clark’s collection of Humphries’ works late last month. Mr Clark, a gallery owner, sold Humphries two engravings 60 years ago, which began a long-standing friendship.============================================================Its edging close to the Corangamite Shire's Cheer business awards night which is this Wednesday.Mayor Kate Makin says its a great opportunity for people to throw their support behind local business.============================================================Young people in Colac Otway have a chance to take centre stage these school holidays.Colac Otway Shire Council is partnering with Melbourne Theatre Company and OCR FM to host two acting workshops in July.============================================================The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Victorian Government's announcement of a streamlined permit system for kangaroo management and fodder deliveries, alongside an expanded road train network in South West Victoria.VFF President Brett Hosking stated that the decision follows the second meeting of the Victorian Government’s Drought Response Taskforce and will benefit drought-affected farmers.============================================================Winchelsea’s Common Ground Project and Winchelsea Primary School have secured Surf Coast Shire Council’s $10,000 Climate Emergency Grant.Their ‘School for Climate’ project received 184 community votes, beating out a second shortlisted proposal.The program will see students learn regenerative gardening at Common Ground and apply it at school and home.============================================================AND IN SPORTBoth Colac Braves Division 2 and 4 sides secured strong wins over the weekend.Division 2 defeated Corio 20-4, with Brendan Delorenzo starring — hitting two home runs and driving in eight runs. Kyne Watts also added a three-run homer.The Braves piled on eight runs in both the third and fourth innings to take full control.Division 4 also recorded a convincing 17-6 victory over Deakin, with the score adjusted due to time limits.============================================================It was a massive weekend of netball over the weekend across the region -In the CDFNL - Irrewarra-Beeac defeated Colac Imperials 56 to 50 to claim the top spot.Alvie 54 defeated Birregurra 44.Western Eagles recorded its first win 69-30 against Apollo Bay.South Colac 62 beat Otway Districts 41.AND Lorne 52 beat Simpson 43.In the GFNL Colac 45 lost to St Mary's 59.In the Hampden Open Competition Cobden 63 defeated Portland 46.While Koroit 76 beat Camperdown 40.============================================================It was a week filled with losses for the Rovers Senior teams.The Women's went down 6-nil to Surf Coast FC.Division 1 went down 4-nil to Golden Plains.Division 2 lost 1 nil to Armstrong Creek.AND Division 3 lost 9 nil Surf Coast FC.============================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
