Fenruary 9, 2026

The South West Daily · Feb 8, 2026 · 2m

Here is what is making news for February 9, 2026.=====================================Arterial roads across the Gellibrand and Otways region have officially reopened following the devastating January bushfires.

While state-managed routes are now clear for travel, several local roads managed by regional councils remain closed for ongoing safety works.

==========================================================================Mitchell Street in Cobden was the scene of a targeted house fire that police are now treating as a suspicious attack.

Emergency services arrived at the property just after…