August 12, 2026

The South West Daily · Aug 11, 2026 · 2m

Here is what is making news across for August 12, 2026.=========================================A ten million dollar upgrade to the Skenes Creek bridge near Apollo Bay has been completed, delivering improved safety for drivers and pedestrians along the Great Ocean Road.

==================================================================================The Colac Otway Shire is urging all poultry farms to adhere to current regulations provided by the State Government Agencies amid the outbreak of Bird Flu in the region.

Shire CEO Andrew Tenni says the recent detection in Apollo Bay isn't major…