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Here is what is making news for May 28, 2025.========================As winter approaches with a wave of unprecedented illness, south west families are reminded that health is a shared responsibility.Flu cases are up 25 per cent compared to this time last year, with Colac Area Health's Fiona Brew urging locals to get their flu jab.================================================Australia's newly-elected parliament is being urged to place greater priority on cancer control and care, especially in THE SOUTH WEST.It comes as a new survey reveals nearly 1 in 2 Australians (45%) believe the nation's health system is unprepared for a significant rise in cancer cases over the coming years.================================================Surf Coast Council is teaming up with locals to green the streets of Winchelsea and Deans Marsh.The first phase begins this year with over 160 trees being planted in Winchelsea and Deans Marsh.In Winchelsea, the project is aligned with the Arboretum Trail Concept Plan and involves Growing Winchelsea. Deans Marsh’s streetscape upgrade comes through a community-led effort.================================================Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced that farmers in drought-declared areas will be exempt from the Fire Services Levy — but the details remain unclear.While speaking on 3AW, the Premier also confirmed CFA and SES volunteers are exempt.However, Member for Wannon Dan Tehan says the announcement has only added confusion.================================================Winchelsea Primary School is celebrating a long-awaited win, with $500,000 set aside in this week’s state budget to plan upgrades for its aging classrooms.Other schools across the region to receive funding include 10.2 million dollars to Colac West, and 1.8 million dollars to Lismore Primary School.================================================Worksafe Victoria has reminded workers across the Barwon South West Region to be cautious when working from any elevated height.In 2024, Worksafe accepted 104 claims from workers in the Barwon South West region who were injured in a fall from height - 21 of those were from workers under 25.================================================The regions AFL talent has starring performances last weekend.Cobden's Zac Merrett had 37 disposals and looks to continue winning form for Essendon this weekend against Brisbane.Cobden's Sam Walsh had 26 disposals last weekend - as Carlton heads into a bye this weekend. ================================================The regions VFL players enjoyed a strong showing last weekend.Colac's Tobyn Murray had 23 disposals and kicked 2 goals, and Lorne's Charlie McCartin had five marks and kicked a goals in Geelong's win against Footscray - they take on Williamstown this Sunday.Colac's Will McLachlan snagged a goal against Box Hill - with Brisbane taking on Essendon this weekend.================================================Colac AFL draft prospect Ben Rongdit continues to impress on the big stage.The young talent featured among the best for Geelong Grammar in their narrow one-point loss to Xavier College last weekend.================================================Last weekend marked Colac's turn to host the Quad Series cycling event.Colac's Conor Flett took out the C-Grade win with Andrew Cox 3rd.While in E-grade, Ross Clark finished first and Jack Barclay finished fourth.In the juniors Camperdown's Reiley Dempsey took out the win.Colac also sits second in the provisional points tally on 82.========================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
