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Here is what is making news for February 13, 2026.=======================================Apollo Bay Golf Club will host the legendary "100 Hole Hike" on Friday, March 13th, to raise vital funds for the local C-F-A.The epic endurance challenge requires participants to play 100 holes of golf on foot in a single day, with only 18 spots available for solo players or relay teams. ==============================================================================Gellibrand and Carlisle River are at the heart of a national push for a "Climate Pollution Levy" after recent bushfires destroyed homes and impacted local farms.Climate Action Network’s Elly Baxter says that as regional communities endure this "savage summer," coal and gas companies posting record profits should help foot the bill for disaster recovery.==============================================================================With parts of the South West smashed by natural disasters to start 2026, calls been made to better prepare for future disaster events.Evolve HQ's Managing Director Michelle Richards says more work is needed to be done to better plan for disaster events.==============================================================================Alderwood Manor in Cobden welcomes international artist Irish Mythen next month as part of the Small Halls Tour.Corangamite Shire Mayor Kate Makin says it was a fantastic opportunity for locals to see an international artist perform in Cobden.==============================================================================South West residents are being encouraged to be mindful of scams targeting those looking for love this Valentines dayAustralian Banking Association Chief Executive Simon Birmingham says if it feels too good to be true, it probably is==============================================================================WRAD Health will begin the search for a new leader following the news that CEO Mark Powell is set to depart in March.==============================================================================AND IN SPORTIn this weekends Colac South West premier cricket,Apollo Bay will search for a win against Woorndoo.City United hosts Ecklin,Birregurra plays Pomborneit.Irrewarra faces Cobden.Alvie contests CamperdownSimpson will play BookhaarAND Storm looks to consolidate its top eight spot against Colac.==============================================================================In this weekends Polwarth and District Tennis Association matches - A Grade action sees Pennroyal White vs Colac LawnAND Pennyroyal Gold faces Cororooke.In B Grade Colac Lawn play Cororooke Blue,Beeac takes on Apollo Bay,Deans Marsh will play Kawarren,and Cororooke Gold has Warncoort.==============================================================================It's a massive weekend of Corangamite Bowls action as the first round of weekend Pennant finals kicks off,In Division 1 the Camperdown Magpies will take on Colac, and Winchelsea 1 plays City.==============================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
