Australia Day

  • National day’s change of date

    We might associate Australia Day with hot weather, being in the middle of summer. But Colac has previously celebrated Australia Day in the depths of winter.

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  • New concept for January 26

    A special First Nations event will replace official Australia Day activities in Surf Coast Shire on January 26.

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  • Get nominations in for annual awards

    Nominations for Corangamite Shire’s annual citizenship awards close tomorrow.

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  • Nominations closing for national honour

    Nominations for the 2023 Australian of the Year Awards will close at midnight on Sunday.

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  • Issue flagged in council policy

    Surf Coast Shire Council has delayed updating its flag flying policy, amid concerns flying the Aboriginal flag at half-mast on January 26 could breach national rules.

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  • Pedal power earns accolade

    Passionate cycling advocate Graham Gibson has spent decades promoting the health benefits of cycling, alongside firefighting and other volunteering riles.

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  • Water service earns honour for fuel man

    Former Colac businessman Robert Riordan says his decades of service on water and education boards stems from his sense of civic responsibility and community pride.

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  • Medal for ambulance volunteer

    A former long-term Colac resident has received an Order of Australia Medal, commending his community service.

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