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Here is what is making news for May 22, 2025==================================================Corangamite Shire Council has extended the deadline for public feedback on its Draft Council Plan 2025–2029 and other key strategies.Residents now have until 5pm, Sunday 8 June to share their thoughts. ==================================================The Great Ocean Road has officially been crowned Australia’s most loved road trip.New data from ROLLiN’ Insurance shows it beat 21 other iconic routes based on Google searches and social media buzz.The road also had the most TikTok content by far — with a staggering 33 million views.==================================================The original home of Victoria’s Falls Festival has officially sold after two years on the market.The 59-hectare site in Lorne’s Great Otway National Park hosted the iconic music event for 25 years.The new owners are exploring hospitality and boutique festival options, though the final sale price remains under wraps.==================================================Six Western District Mayors gathered yesterday in Mortlake to present a united front against the State Government’s Emergency Services Volunteer Fund levy.In attendence were mayors from Corangamite, Moyne, Warrnambool City, Colac Otway, Pyrenees and Ararat Rural City Shires, while those from Southern Grampians and Glenelg couldn't attend but through there whole support behind.==================================================The Nationals have decided to separate from the Liberals for the first time in 80 years of Coalition.Federal Member Darren Chester says nothing will change.==================================================Four new transmission lines have been proposed for across Victoria under the Governments new draft transmission off shore wind plan.The new projects include an additional line to support future offshore wind energy in Gippsland, a second line from South West Victoria to Melbourne, a second line between Yallourn and Hazelwood.==================================================AND IN SPORTThis weekend both Division 2 and 4 Colac Braves teams will look to add their win streak to 7.In Division 2 the Braves travel to Ballarat to play the Royals, while Division 4 plays against the Corio Tigers.==================================================The 2025 Melbourne to Apollo Bay Yacht Race is set to launch in dramatic style, with crews setting off at 4am this Saturday under the cover of darkness.The 52 nautical mile dash marks the final event of the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria’s summer sailing calendar — and it's a key decider in two championship series.==================================================The Colac Rovers seniors team kick off their official season start and first match fresh off a promotion against Armstrong Creek this Sunday.The Rovers will have teams in all three grades this season.This year marks the first time the Colac Otway Rovers have had a team higher than Division 3.==================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
