Articles tagged: Anzac Day
Cressy locals pay respect
Cressy Aerodome welcomed local residents and visitors to its Anzac Day service last week, bringing the community together to pay respects.
Police warning continues into weekend
Colac police will continue to monitor road behaviours this weekend with the continuation of Operation Compass.
Reflecting on a rich history
As Clint Riches stands at Colac’s dawn service, he reflects on 30 years of service in the armed forces.
District ceremonies to mark Anzac Day
The Colac and district community will come together on Friday at services around the region to commemorate and honour past and present service people.
Colac Cemetery honours Anzacs
Colac students and cemetery staff have helped honour more than 1000 headstones of former service men and women at the Colac Cemetery.
Colac crafts pens for soldiers
Colac woodcrafters will say thank you to Australian troops this year through handcrafted pens.
ANZAC Day 2024
From Cressy to Colac, through to Apollo Bay, the Colac Herald team has captured the ANZAC Day services and commemorations of this year.
Trailblazer reflects with pride
When she stands at Winchelsea’s ANZAC Day service tomorrow, Afghanistan veteran Tori Ritchie will reflect on five pivotal years.
Students continue Colac cemetery tradition
“Once the flags go up, it becomes like peak hour through the cemetery.”
Pride in serving community
“You were a soldier first, and a cook second.”
Services across district
Colac and district communities have the chance to remember servicemen and women who served on behalf of their country at multiple locations this Thursday.
A tribute to history at Cressy
Historical re-enactments, wartime music and classic planes have amazed crowds at Cressy Aerodrome’s third annual Anzac Day service.
Students mark Anzac Day
Colac and district school children attended an Anzac Day ceremony yesterday, commemorating the Australian and New Zealand men and women who have been to war.
Special day for Sergeant Oates
Colac export Sergeant Eliza Oates says returning to her home town to be part of its Anzac Day services is a privilege.
Military members share insights with teens
Trinity College students and staff have united to commemorate Anzac Day, as former students shared their experiences in the Navy and Army.
Donation supports Colac RSL’s vital services
A Colac district business has paid tribute to a family member who died in war more than a century ago, and made a donation to Colac RSL.
