Australia Day

  • Australia Day event returns

    A celebratory event will return to Colac Otway Shire on Australia Day from 2026, following a tightly split vote by councillors.

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  • Mayor wants Aus Day event

    Colac Otway Shire’s mayor is once again calling for the return of a celebratory event on Australia Day.

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  • 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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