February 3, 2026

Here is what is making news for February 3, 2026.===================================Farmers in Carlisle River and Gellibrand are being urged to clear floating debris from their dams to prevent water supplies from becoming toxic following the recent bushfires. ======================================================================Colac Area Health is helping aid recovery efforts for those who may be struggling mentally or physically post the recent bushfires across the region.Acting CEO Sam Soggee says there are many avenues people can explore when it comes to fire recovery with Colac Area Health.======================================================================Local business owners and residents can help shape the future of the Colac Otway economy through a series of public workshops starting across the region.======================================================================The Carlisle River-Gellibrand fire which has now burned more than 10,000 hectares has been declared contained thanks to cool conditions.Deputy Incident Controller Steve Allcock says more than 200 personnel have and continue to work on the fire.======================================================================Wurdiboluc Reservoir near Winchelsea is set to receive a new barbecue shelter and public amenities following a successful grant application.The Association of Geelong and District Angling Clubs will use the funding to host fishing competitions and community events at the site.======================================================================Point Grey in Lorne is now closed to the public and unavailable as a Bushfire Place of Last Resort following the start of redevelopment works yesterday.The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has fenced off the precinct for construction, meaning it no longer meets the safety requirements for emergency shelter.======================================================================AND IN SPORTTennis action returned across the region with Pennyroyal Gold recording a win over Colac Lawn.Pennyoroyal White also had a convincing win against Cororooke.In B Grade Colac Lawn defeated Warncoort.Beeac defeated Kawarren.Apollo Bay was too good for Cororooke Blue.AND Coroorooke Gold got the chocolates against Deans Marsh.======================================================================Camperdown Netballer Aidan Conheady has helped Australia claim the Under 20s national title in Singapore.During the tournament, the Australians had wins over Singapore, New Zealand, England A and the United Arab Emirates.======================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.