Here is what is making news for June 23, 2026.===================================A comprehensive inspection of the Colac Otway Shire’s one-hundred and sixty-four-kilometre footpath network is set to begin next Monday, June twenty-nine.

Quad bikes fitted with mounted cameras will capture detailed footage of the paths to help council plan effective maintenance and renewal strategies. ======================================================================A major shake-up in coastal land management comes into effect on July the first, with GORCAPA taking control of several Great Ocean Road national parks.
======================================================================Farm businesses across southwest Victoria can boost their sustainability through a new Resilient Farming Course launching in August.

Offered by four local Landcare networks, the five-day program features expert advice from industry leaders and hands-on learning.
======================================================================Farmers in the Port Campbell and surrounding areas were able to view virtual fencing and smart collar technology on farm.. at a field day last week

Ash Gristede told Ace Radio's Country Today it was a chance to show how it's helping to manage their 700 cow operation at Port Campbell
======================================================================It is a massive win for the Terang-Mortlake Bloods, with the State Government announcing a one-hundred-thousand-dollar investment for the Terang Recreation Reserve.
======================================================================Whale season is officially underway along the Great Ocean Road, highlighted by a recent Southern Right Whale spotted right off the coast at Port Campbell.

The annual winter migration brings a welcome economic lift to coastal businesses during the cooler months.
======================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Corangamite Lions had a mixed weekend of results from its weekend matches against Creswick.

The seniors men's side lost 5-0, while the women's side flipped the result to have a 5-nil win.

The reserves has a thrilling 4-3 win.
======================================================================The Colac Braves put in a competitive effort at Eastern Reserve over the weekend, despite finishing without a win.

In local baseball action, the Division One side went down to the Deakin Blues seven runs to two.

Meanwhile, it was a much tighter contest in Division Three, with the Braves narrowly losing to the Bellarine Bears five to four.
======================================================================It was a tough weekend on the soccer pitch for the Colac Otway Rovers.

The senior women's side suffered a five-nil defeat against Corio S-C, while the reserves also went down five-nil to the Bellarine Sharks.
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