About the episode
Here is what is making news for February 17, 2026.=======================================Camperdown, Cobden, and Timboon residents are being invited to help shape a new roadmap for water security across Western Victoria.==============================================================================Colac Otway residents are being briefed on the 2026 duck hunting season, which is officially set to open at 8:00 am on Wednesday, March 18th.==============================================================================Memorial Square in Colac will host a major live music event later this month as the Pierce Brothers take the stage for a free pop-up performance.==============================================================================Member for Wannon Dan Tehan was in Colac yesterday to answer questions laid from the public.Mr Tehan stopped at many spots across the region saying cost of living, lowering taxes and rebuilding infrastructure from the recent natural disasters were at the top of his priorities.==============================================================================Colac and the South West are under a Total Fire Ban today,as extreme fire weather hits the region.With temperatures reaching 32°C and gusty northwest winds, no fires can be lit in the open air until midnight.==============================================================================Geelong and Warrnambool line passengers are advised that extreme heat timetables are in effect today.Due to forecast high temperatures, V/Line trains will operate at reduced speeds to ensure track safety, which will extend travel times for all commuters. ==============================================================================AND IN SPORTBendigo’s Red Energy Arena was the stage for elite basketball this weekend as the Colac Kookas Under 18 teams competed in the Junior Country Championships.Both the boys' and girls' squads qualified for the premier Division One and Two tiers, facing off against the top sixteen teams in regional Victoria. ==============================================================================Simpson Speedway hosted a packed hill on Saturday night for the eighty-fourth Australian Speedcar Championship.Local favorite Kaidon Brown secured the A-1 sticker after a dramatic battle with Harry Stewart and Brad Mosen.Earlier in the night, Scott Doyle took home the Best Presented Car award, while Nick Parker finished a strong second in the championship feature.==============================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
