Australia Day

  • Aus Day discussions on hold

    An Australia Day celebration proposal for Colac Otway Shire has been put on hold for now, but it is likely to return for discussions in the future.  

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  • Mayor wants Aus Day return

    Colac Otway Shire’s mayor is calling for a return to celebrations on Australia Day.

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  • Community marks Australia Day

    Community events will take place throughout the district this week marking Australia Day.

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  • Council could talk Jan 26

    Colac Otway Shire’s mayor Jason Schram says there’ll be no changes to Australia Day events in 2025, despite a nearby council changing its tune on the date.

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  • Corangamite announces community awards

    Camperdown couple Ian (Bidge) and Barb Boyd are Corangamite Shire’s 2024 Community Volunteers of the Year.

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  • Diverse plans for public holiday

    South-west councils will host a diverse range of activities on January 26 including a truth-telling event, community awards and citizenship ceremonies.

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  • January 26 ceremony to stay

    Colac Otway Shire will continue to commemorate Australia Day with a citizenship ceremony on January 26, despite a neighbouring council scrapping its celebrations. 

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  • National honour for history lover

    Camperdown’s James “Jim” Wilson, a lifelong collector and historian, has received an Australia Day honour for his commitment to his community. 

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