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Here is what is making news for June 23, 2025.==================Winchelsea farmers and residents are invited to a free rural community event next month focused on health, retirement, and staying connected.The Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Rural Roadshow will run from 10am to 3pm on Friday, July 18 at the Winchelsea Shire Hall.====================================Several thousand people packed the Colac Showgrounds yesterday for a major drought relief concert.The event brought the community together in support of local farmers doing it tough.Colac Otway Shire councillor Zoe Hudgell says the show of support was incredibly empowering and a reminder of the strength and resilience in the region. (web)====================================The State Government is urging local councils to apply for TAC funding aimed at protecting vulnerable road users.The 2025 Local Government Grant Program supports projects that improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.====================================It's been a milestone couple of weeks for Bulla - with the company set to enter Chinese Markets.CEO Allan Hood spoke about how it would impact local suppliers and what it means for the company.====================================Colac Otway Shire Council says its community is backing its direction more strongly, following this year’s satisfaction survey.The 2025 results show an eight-point jump in community confidence in the Council’s overall direction — now outperforming the average for large rural councils.====================================A new state-run service is launching today to help renters and landlords across South West Victoria resolve disputes quickly and fairly.The free program aims to settle issues like bonds, rent hikes and repairs without needing to go through formal VCAT hearings, reducing stress, cost and time for both sides.Premier Jacinta Allan says it will help these issues be less of a concern:====================================AND IN SPORTIn GFL results - The Colac Tigers narrowly went down to Newtown Chilwell by 11 points.Zach Zdybel was listed as Colac's best while Jarryn McCormack kicked 3 goals.In other results North Shore also recorded its first win of the season with a 14 point win over Lara.====================================In the weekends CDFNL Football results.Irrewarra-Beeac beat Alvie by 2 points.Simpson defeated Apollo Bay by 15.The Colac Imperials took out the cat-or-roo cup winning by 48 against South Colac.Lorne beat Birregurra by 57 points.AND the Western Eagles defeated Otway Districts by 42 points.====================================It was a winning weekend for the local teams in the Hampden Football League.The Cobden Bombers came from behind to win by 10 points against the reigning premiers in South Warrnambool.WHILE Camperdown won a nail biting match winning by 2 points against Terang-Mortlake.====================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
