Articles tagged: Australia Day
Get nominations in for annual awards
Nominations for Corangamite Shire’s annual citizenship awards close tomorrow.
Nominations closing for national honour
Nominations for the 2023 Australian of the Year Awards will close at midnight on Sunday.
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.
Pedal power earns accolade
Passionate cycling advocate Graham Gibson has spent decades promoting the health benefits of cycling, alongside firefighting and other volunteering riles.
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.
Medal for ambulance volunteer
A former long-term Colac resident has received an Order of Australia Medal, commending his community service.
Australia Day off calendar at Surf Coast
A Surf Coast Shire councillor has failed in a bid to reinstate the shire’s Australia Day celebrations.
Australia Day event gone
Surf Coast Shire Council will scrap celebratory events on January 26 from next year and acknowledge it as a day of mourning for First Nations peoples.
Citizen award nominations
Corangamite Shire Council has opened up nominations for its annual Australia Day awards.
Consultation on future of Australia Day
Colac Otway residents will be able to put forward their views on the future of Australia Day festivities in the shire, with councillors voting to consult the community on the matter.
Surf Coast flags discussions on role of Australia Day
Surf Coast Shire Council will consult with the shire’s Aboriginal communities about how to appropriately acknowledge January 26 in future years.
Australia Day review on agenda
A shire councillor wants to ensure the community is included in shaping future Colac Otway Shire’s Australia Day events and is calling for talks with the public before the council makes a decision.
Beef pioneer leaves big legacy
Former Colac district beef breeder Andrew Gubbins has received a posthumous Order of Australia Medal, recognising his service to the industry and the wider community.
Barongarook volunteer earns national recognition
Barongarook’s Lynette Harris’s 49 years of volunteering and service to women within the region have earned her a coveted Order of Australia Medal.
Cousins both receive Australia Day honour
Two former Cororooke women will receive Order of Australia medals for their service to communities across the country.
Hundreds flock to celebrations
Colac Otway Shire has recognised well-known Colac businessman John Blane as this year’s Citizen of the Year during an Australia Day ceremony yesterday.
New citizens are thrilled to call Colac their home
Colac’s Leoncio Item will strengthen his commitment to life in Australia when he and daughter Hannah become Australian citizens tomorrow.
NEW TEAM: Cricket helps new Aussies feel at home
TWO of the Colac district’s newest Australian citizens say cricket has helped them blossom in their new homes at Apollo Bay.
TRUE LEADER: Talented teacher is our top citizen
A COLAC district teacher has received Colac Otway Shire Council’s top Australia Day award for her efforts to help young people finish school.
PROTECTING THE PROTECTORS: Defence science work earns national award
BIRREGURRA’S Simon Oldfield has won one of Australia’s top honours for his career helping scientists develop better programs and technology for the defence force.
PLAYING FOR AUSTRALIA: Beaut ukes join celebrations
A BIRREGURRA-based music group is preparing for its biggest ever performance since forming in late 2014.
Traditional dance on show for Australia Day
COLAC and district Sudanese dancers will showcase traditions and culture from their homeland when they perform at Birregurra on Tuesday.
Star of country music sings at celebration
COLAC Otway Shire mayor Frank Buchanan hopes the shire’s Australia Day celebrations will give community members an opportunity to enjoy themselves after a summer marred by bushfires.
Gardens volunteer is Colac’s top citizen
COLAC’S Denise Green has described winning Colac Otway Shire’s major Australia Day award as a “privilege and honour”.
