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Here is what is making news for January 22, 2026.=====================================People in regional Victoria face a higher risk of melanoma than those living in major cities, according to figures highlighted by SunSmart today.Last year, over a third of melanoma cases were diagnosed in regional areas, with residents 51% more likely to be diagnosed and 35% more likely to die from the disease than city dwellers.==========================================================================Victoria Police armed crime squad detectives are investigating a shooting in Cobden on Tuesday night.Emergency services were called to a Mitchell Street address around 6pm, where a woman in her 30s was found with non-life-threatening injuries consistent with a shooting.==========================================================================The Corangamite Shire Council are preparing to host their annual Australia Day Awards on MondayMayor Cr Kate Makin... says it's a great chance to recognise those quiet achievers across the community ==========================================================================Carlisle River local and founder of the Aussie Hay Runners Linda Widdup is up for national recognition as the Victorian Local Hero of the Year at the Australian of The Year Awards.Widdup says the nomination came as a shock, and she is just doing what she loves - helping people.==========================================================================The Cressy Aerodrome is gearing up to host the Colac Otway Shire Citizen awards with a jam packed day filled with activities showcasing the historic facility.Paul Lamont says the historic venue will be open to all, with everyone encouraged to attend Monday's event and celebrate the role of the Aerodrome in the region's history.==========================================================================The Victorian Farmers Federation has slammed the State Government's continued underfunding of the CFA, with this weeks release of its Annual Report.==========================================================================Royal Life Saving urges all men in the Colac Otway and Corangamite regions to Make the Right Call around water as the holiday weekend approaches.In the past decade, 2285 males have fatally drowned, males make up 80% of all drowning deaths.==========================================================================AND IN SPORTIn the return of Corangamite's Midweek Pennant Bowls competition.Central was beaten by Cobden.Colac 1 was too strong for Colac 2.City was too good for Simpson.and Camperdown Magpies were no match for Winchelsea.==========================================================================The Colac Otway Rovers will take a new direction for 2026 with Darren Balboni taking over as the senior Men's coach.Outgoing coach Eddie Dorris will take over as the women's coordinator also coaching the senior women's side.Thomas Davis will be the senior football coordinator.==========================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
