Articles tagged: January 26
Surf Coast reaffirms Australia Day position
Surf Coast Shire Council will maintain its position on not hosting Australia Day celebrations, instead focusing on First Nations reconciliation.
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.
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.
New concept for January 26
A special First Nations event will replace official Australia Day activities in Surf Coast Shire on January 26.
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.
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.
