Articles tagged: Colac RSL
King of Colac to settle rivalry with nemesis Navara
Colac is gearing up for a wild night of entertainment as hometown favourite Sketch prepares to step back into the ring tomorrow night at the Colac RSL.
Show returns to boost support
Same place, same shine – but a new date, and even more significance.
Colac ready for broad reform
A proposed statewide RSL overhaul could help future-proof groups in Colac and surrounds and boost support for veterans.
Colac RSL will host state heads
The RSL’s new state leader and delegates from sub-branches across the south-west will arrive in Colac today for a major meeting about the organisation’s future.
New president leading Colac RSL branch
A new Colac RSL president is ready to take the sub-branch into its next era.
Fresh paint and a future vision
A historic Colac building has received a fresh lick of paint for its 100th birthday, but there’s plenty of future upgrades to come to help restore the building to its former glory.
RSL car show moved to November
Colac RSL’s Show ‘n’ Shine will return to Memorial Square in November this year to further highlight the plight of returned veterans and their families ahead of Remembrance Day.
Donation helps Bay veterans
Colac RSL’s Show ‘n’ Shine committee has donated $5000 to the Apollo Bay RSL to assist in their support of local veterans.
Colac RSL to house historic replica
A model of HMAS Colac has taken pride of place in a display of Second World War memorabilia at the Colac RSL.
Giants returning to home stage
The Giants will be well and truly ready to rock the stage when they return to Colac this month.
Community prepares for Remembrance Day
When it comes to the efforts of the Colac district ahead of this year’s Remembrance Day, Colac RSL’s Rod Amos says it has been “tremendous”.
Poppy sales support struggling veterans
Ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11, Colac RSL president Brian Lloyd is urging community members to buy a poppy and help raise much-needed funds for veterans and their families.
Donation supports Colac RSL’s vital services
A Colac district business has paid tribute to a family member who died in war more than a century ago, and made a donation to Colac RSL.
Colac Show’n’Shine is ready to rev
Eye-catching cars and motorbikes from across Victoria will roll into Colac’s Memorial Square on Saturday for the Colac Show’n’Shine.
RSL Car Show backs veterans’ services
The Colac RSL Show’n’Shine Car Show has shared its profits with organisations supporting veterans and their families in the Colac district.
Commando reflects on service
Timboon’s Steve Cahill is looking back on his time as a commando with the Royal Australian Regiment, and his RSL service, ahead of Remembrance Day services today.
Colac honours war service
Colac’s Returned and Services League of Australia will honour people who fought for their country this Friday on Remembrance Day.
Razor evokes powerful story
For almost 80 years, a razor sat in Sub Lieutenant James “Jim” Paizis’s bathroom cabinet at eye level as a daily reminder of service, mateship and sacrifice.
Colac shines for motor event
Colac RSL Show’n’Shine organisers say the weekend’s show was the best they’ve had and are already looking ahead to next year’s show.
Colac showcases classic cars
Colac’s Memorial Square will be a car-lover’s dream on Saturday with the annual Colac RSL Show’n’Shine.
Remembrance Day a chance to reflect
About 100 people gathered at Colac Memorial Square yesterday to pay their respects to Australia’s servicepeople.
District planning events for Remembrance Day
Colac and district will pause and remember the service of Australian Defence Force personnel tomorrow morning.
Crowd gathers for centenary celebrations
Colac RSL members and local community members have gathered at the local branch to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
RSL marks 100th anniversary
Colac’s RSL branch will have a century of history on display this week as it celebrates its 100-year anniversary.
