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Here is what is making news for January 23, 2026.================================More than a dozen vehicles swept out to sea during last week’s flash flooding on the Great Ocean Road have been recovered by helicopter.VicSES operations manager Chris Longmore says a Black Hawk and marine salvage team removed the cars to protect beaches and cultural sites.================================================================Police are urging motorists in the Colac Otway, Surf Coast, and Corangamite regions to be prepared for a busy Australia Day long weekend.Operation Amity kicks off Friday, with high-visibility policing on major roads and highways to reduce road trauma. ================================================================With the forecast looking hot for the region - Colac Area Health CEO Fiona Brew has reminded South West residents to take care and check in with each other.Brew says checking in on a neighbour and staying cool will be key to mitigate heat related health issues.================================================================As families across Colac Otway and Corangamite regions prepare for the new school year, experts say simple strategies can help children feel more prepared and confident for what lies ahead.================================================================Progress is continuing on Beach Energy’s Otway Basin gas campaign, with another key step reached this week.The offshore regulator NOPSEMA has declared a formal safety zone, clearing an important procedural hurdle toward offshore activity off Victoria’s coast.================================================================With weather tipped to reach near 40 degrees on Saturday, people across the south west are reminded to stay cool and take care during the hot weather.Senior Meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology Dean Narramore says no rain is expected in the coming days.================================================================AND IN SPORTThis weekend in Colac South West Premier Cricket -Storm plays Camperdown Lakers,Apollo Bay takes on Alvie.Bookhaar faces Pomborneit.Cobden has Ecklin while Colac is scheduled to play Birregurra on Monday.It is worth noting that with the extreme weather forecast - if the temperature exceeds 38 degrees, the south west and Colac District heat policy will be enacted.================================================================This weekends Corangamite Pennant Bowls action sees Central host the Camperdown Magpies.City plays Winchelsea 1.Simpson will take on Apollo Bay.and Winchelsea 2 faces Colac.================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
