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Here is what is making news for January 29, 2026.=========================================An Advice message has been issued for a number of communities following the Carlisle River bushfire.Authorities say it is now safe to return for residents who evacuated from Barongarook, Barramunga, Barwon Downs, Forrest, Gerangamete, Murroon, Upper Gellibrand, Yaughter, Yeodene, Wymbooliel, Pennyroyal, Birregurra, Yeo, Elliminyt and Larpent. ==================================================================================Livestock agent Peter McConachy from Charles Stewart in Colac and Ballarat is playing a key role supporting fire-affected farmers.He’s been organising agistment for displaced stock and coordinating fodder donations as primary producers work through the impact of the fires.==================================================================================Amplitude Energy has commenced drilling for gas off Victoria’s south-west coast, with the Elanora-1 well near Port Campbell starting on Tuesday.==================================================================================Works on the major Point Grey redevelopment in Lorne are set to begin next month, with Bowden Corporation chosen to deliver the project.==================================================================================More than 140 people who evacuated due to the bushfires have packed into the Colac Showgrounds over Tuesday night, with the Showgrounds housing several animals.Colac Otway Shire Mayor Jason Schram says its been well set up, providing those with much needed assistance highlighted by the work of volunteers.==================================================================================Despite evacuation advice Swan Marsh farmer Chris Smith has chosen to stay and defend his properties at Gellibrand.Smith says he prepared weeks in advance with electric generators, shelters for livestock and sprinklers on his roof.==================================================================================In Terang, emergency services responded early Sunday morning after a car crashed into a home on High Street.==================================================================================AND IN SPORTThe Colac Braves are stepping up this season, confirming their top side will compete in Division One, while the seconds move into Division Three.The club is also launching a brand new junior T-Ball program for kids aged five to nine.It begins Friday February sixth and runs through to March twenty-seventh, from 4:30pm to 5:30 at the new training facility. ==================================================================================The Surf Coast Classic cycling races scheduled for yesterday and today have now been cancelled due to the ongoing bushfire situation and extreme weather across the Great Ocean Road region.==================================================================================See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
