Articles tagged: Australia Day
Volunteers honoured in awards
An Apollo Bay stalwart has been named Colac Otway Shire’s Citizen of the Year for her long-standing commitment to the community.
Big crowd hits Cressy
Spirits were high at Colac Otway Shire’s first official Australia Day event at the Cressy Aerodrome.
Corangamite citizens of the year recognised
Dual winners have been named for the 2026 Corangamite Shire Australia Day awards.
Former scout leader among OAM recipients
A former Colac district scout leader has been recognised for her more than 30-year contribution with an Order of Australia Medal.
Commitment to the community
A local legal eagle has been commended for her significant service to law, community health and sport.
Honour for new citizen today
Colac resident Jule Brenner says the welcoming nature of Australia inspired her to become a citizen.
Nominations in for shire gongs
More than 20 Corangamite Shire residents and groups have been nominated for their contributions to the community in the council’s 2026 Australia Day Awards.
Corangamite’s Aus Day event welcomes all to make connections
Corangamite Shire’s mayor is inviting residents to make new connections at the council’s Australia Day event in Camperdown.
Keep names and boost crowd
Colac Otway Shire’s reigning Citizen of the Year says there’s no need to rebadge the shire’s top honours.
Nominate legends for awards
Community members have just over one week left to nominate inspirational Corangamite Shire residents and groups for the 2026 Australia Day Awards.
Surf Coast reaffirms Australia Day position
Surf Coast Shire Council will maintain its position on not hosting Australia Day celebrations, instead focusing on First Nations reconciliation.
Australia Day at aerodrome
Colac Otway Shire’s 2026 Australia Day celebrations will be at Cressy Aerodrome in a day full of family fun, community connection and local pride.
Council considers plans for 2026 Aus Day event
A community-led aviation themed event at Cressy could be the plan for Colac Otway Shire Council’s official 2026 Australia Day celebrations.
Nominations open for Aus Day awards
Community members across the Corangamite Shire can now nominate inspirational residents and groups for the 2026 Australia Day awards.
Callout for Aus Day event host
Colac Otway community groups who want to host an Australia Day event in 2026 have less than a month to share their ideas with the council.
Australia Day support high in Corangamite
Corangamite Shire mayor Kate Makin says a high level of support from residents about Australia Day celebrations shows “a clear indication of how our community wants to mark the occasion”.
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.
Mayor wants Aus Day event
Colac Otway Shire’s mayor is once again calling for the return of a celebratory event on 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.
Mayor wants Aus Day return
Colac Otway Shire’s mayor is calling for a return to celebrations on Australia Day.
Community marks Australia Day
Community events will take place throughout the district this week marking 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.
Corangamite announces community awards
Camperdown couple Ian (Bidge) and Barb Boyd are Corangamite Shire’s 2024 Community Volunteers of the Year.
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.
