Australia Day

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • PLAYING FOR AUSTRALIA: Beaut ukes join celebrations

    A BIRREGURRA-based music group is preparing for its biggest ever performance since forming in late 2014.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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”.

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