Australia Day
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dedicated Cobden teen earns shire-wide award
Cobden’s Willoughby Perriss is Corangamite Shire’s 2023 young citizen of the year.
Celebrations for new citizens
Ten new Australians from seven different countries have celebrated their new Australian citizenships at a ceremony in Colac.
District has plenty on offer for public holiday
There’s lots on offer throughout the Colac region tomorrow for Australia Day including a carnival, motorbike ride, Tiger Moth flights and citizenship ceremonies.