Australia Day

  • 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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  • Posthumous medal for pipe band leader

    Cobden’s Richard “Doug” Moore has earned national recognition for his musical dedication as part of an Australia Day honour.

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  • Dedicated Cobden teen earns shire-wide award

    Cobden’s Willoughby Perriss is Corangamite Shire’s 2023 young citizen of the year.

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  • Celebrations for new citizens

    Ten new Australians from seven different countries have celebrated their new Australian citizenships at a ceremony in Colac.

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