January 26

  • Council could talk Jan 26

    Colac Otway Shire’s mayor Jason Schram says there’ll be no changes to Australia Day events in 2025, despite a nearby council changing its tune on the date.

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

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