Here is what is making news for April 24, 2026.====================================The Frank Minchinton Centre is celebrating ten years of providing world-class cancer care to the Colac Otway community.
Affectionately known as the F-M-C, the facility has saved local patients a staggering 140,000 kilometres of travel since it first opened its doors.
========================================================================Having a world-class event on our doorstop has earnt the praise of local farmers including Beeac's Lachie Barclay, who says events such as Grounded Festival help grow the support networks surrounding farming practices.
Barclay also says the current geopolitical climate is seeing a rise in people turn to sustainable practises as the future of diesel and fertiliser becomes uncertain.
========================================================================With Anzac Day tomorrow Colac RSL President Peter Wilkes hopes to see the Colac community out in their droves.
Mr Wilkes says its a special day, remembering those who paid the ultimate price to ensure the freedoms we live with today.
========================================================================Speaking at Deans Marsh's Grounded Festival, Timboon Dairy Farmer Simon Schulz from Schulz Organic Dairy says opening the dialogue between other like minded farmers is key to navigating future challenged that lie ahead in the industry.
Schulz, a third generation dairy farmer says laws surrounding raw milk trade, and prices in comparison to overseas imports are key changes he would like to see.
========================================================================Activities and events will be held all across the region this weekend to celebrate ANZAC Day remembering the efforts of those who have served our country.
Colac Otway Shire CEO Andrew Tenni encouraged locals to get out and about, celebrating the day right across the region.
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Following a massive opening in Ballarat, the free regional music series Victorian Vibes is heading to Lorne.
On Saturday, May 2nd, the surf coast town will be transformed into a live music hub with spontaneous pop-up performances in unexpected locations.
ALWAYS LIVE Chief Executive Psyche Payne says Lorne’s deep musical soul makes it the perfect next stop.
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The Federal Government is injecting over four-and-a-half million dollars into the Wannon electorate to fix notorious road black spots.
The funding is part of a larger forty-eight million dollar state-wide safety blitz.
Key projects include a two-point-three million dollar upgrade at the Princes Highway and Conns Lane intersection in Birregurra, which will see the median closed and new safety barriers installed.
========================================================================AND IN SPORTAfter its roaring success in 2025, The CDFNL's Interleague match with the GDFNL is back for 2026 scheduled for the King's Birthday weekend.
CDFNL Board Member Paul Liistro confirmed, hoping that the match builds on the success of last year.
========================================================================It's a massive round of CDFNL footy headlined by the ANZAC Day clash between South Colac and Lorne tomorrow night.
Other fixtures will be played on Sunday with Australia's Governor General expected to make an appearance at the Otway Districts and Alvie clash in Gellibrand.
Colac Imperials host Birregurra.
Apollo Bay will search for their second win in a row against the Western Eagles.
and Irrewarra-Beeac faces Simpson.
========================================================================Its a massive clash this weekend for the Colac Tigers as they travel to Leopold for Sunday's clash.
The Tigers currently sit 1 and 1, after a win last weekend against Geelong West.
========================================================================Camperdown's Piper Stephens has caught the eye of Australia's national netball selectors after being picked in the 17 and under Australian squads.
Stephens earnt selection after strong form in the recent national netball championships.
========================================================================In this weekends Hampden League action Camperdown searches for its first win of 2026 as it hosts the North Warrnambool Eagles for an ANZAC Day clash tomorrow.
Cobden will do battle with the in-form Terang-Mortlake on Sunday afternoon.
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