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Here is what is making news for January 13, 2026.===================================The Carlisle River bushfires remain active, but authorities say conditions are improving with favourable weather forecast.Helicopters have been operating over Colac, drawing water from local sources.Incident Controller Dale Antonysen says more back burning can be expected over the coming days.======================================================================A shelter at the Colac Showgrounds for people and animals affected by the recent bushfires still active in the region has been established.Colac Otway Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says information spaces have also been established during the day at Bluewater Leisure Centre Colac, COPACC and the Colac Library.======================================================================Police in Colac are continuing investigations into a series of vehicle break-ins reported over the weekend near Fyans Street.Officers say the offender did not force entry and appears to have accessed vehicles that were left unlocked.======================================================================Police are appealing for information after a fatal crash in Pirron Yallock on Saturday night.Emergency services were called to Swan Marsh Road about 9.20pm after a car lost control, went over a bridge and down a nearby embankment.The driver, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.======================================================================Police are appealing for information following an attempted break-in at the Winchelsea Fire Brigade station YESTERDAY morning.The incident is believed to have happened between 1 and 8am.======================================================================AND IN SPORTThe region's premier cricket talent has enjoyed successful hitouts in recent outings.City United export Josh Garner picked up 3-32 against Casey South Melbourne, while Colac wicketkeeper Henry Melville took three catches with the gloves for Melbourne University against Richmond.Irrewarra's Jarvis Holland has averaged 17.25 in four matches for Geelong in the under 16s Dowling Shield competition, while Pomborneit's Josh Reynolds took 3 wickets at 30.======================================================================VFL club Werribee has added former Colac coach Rowan McSparron to its coaching staff.The Apollo Bay-export McSparron won multiple premierships with Geelong Amateur and coached Colac from 2019 until 2024, sharing the role in later seasons.======================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
