Community groups throughout Campaspe shire have coordinated a diverse array of events for Australia Day this year.
Campaspe Shire Mayor Rob Amos praised their efforts and highlighted the commendable organisation by these community groups.
"The dedication of clubs and committees within our region underscores the vibrant community spirit across the shire.
"The Australia Day Awards will be a highlight at these events, accompanied by traditional ceremonies like flag raising and insightful presentations from a range of guest speakers such as past Australian Day award recipients, business leaders, community workers, and diverse individuals from various backgrounds," said Mayor Amos.
In addition to traditional activities like flag-raising and Australia Day Award presentations, the day will feature a range of events including BBQ breakfasts, guest speakers, yabby races, kids' fishing competitions, games, and music.
This year Council will hold its Australian Citizenship Ceremony as a standalone event on the eve of Australia Day in Echuca.
"Holding the Citizenship Ceremony the night prior means that the new citizens from across the shire are able to attend and enjoy their local Australia Day events the following day.
"The Council's Australian Citizenship Ceremony is being held separately to the community-run Australia Day events so the focus of the ceremony is on the welcoming these new Australians." Mayor Amos said.
The following events will be held on Australia Day:
Echuca
Coordinated by Rotary Club of Echuca Moama.
Hopwood Gardens from 7.30am – 12noon.
This event includes breakfast, flag-raising ceremony, Welcome to Country, guest speaker, presentation of awards and family fun activities.
Girgarre
Coordinated by the Girgarre Community Group Inc.
Girgarre Memorial Hall from 8.30 – 10.30am.
This event includes a flag-raising ceremony, presentation of awards, BBQ breakfast and music.
Gunbower
Coordinated by Gunbower Angling Club and the Gunbower Memorial Hall Committee.
Felix L'Huillier Park Gunbower Recreation Reserve from 7.30 - 9am
Gunbower Memorial Hall from 10.30am.
These events include a community breakfast at the Recreation Reserve followed by a flag-raising ceremony, guest speaker Ambassador Huss Mustafa OAM and morning tea at the hall.
Koyuga
Coordinated by the Koyuga Memorial Hall and Recreation Reserve Committee.
Koyuga Hall from 5 - 9pm.
This event includes indoor and outdoor games, sausage sizzle, annual yabby races and flag-raising ceremony.
Kyabram
Coordinated by Rotary Club of Kyabram.
John Pilley Reserve at the Kyabram Fauna Park from 8 - 10am.
This event includes a flag-raising ceremony, BBQ breakfast, guest speaker, presentation of awards and entertainment.
Kyvalley
Coordinated by Kyvalley Swimming Club Inc.
Kyvalley Community Park from 12.15 - 1.15pm.
This event will include a BBQ lunch, community ceremony, guest speaker, entertainment as well as the pool being open to the public from 12 - 3pm.
Lockington
Coordinated by Lockington Lions Club and the Action Club of Lockington.
Lions Park Lockington from 8 – 10.00am.
Lockington Channel 10.30am– 12.30pm.
This event will include breakfast, flag-raising ceremony and guest speaker followed by a kids' fishing competition at the Lockington Channel.
Rochester
Coordinated by the Rochester Lions Club and the Rochester Australia Day Committee.
Rochester Lions Park from 7 - 8.30am.
This event will include a BBQ breakfast, flag-raising ceremony, guest speaker, presentation of awards and car and motorbike club displays.
Rushworth
Coordinated by the Rushworth and District Australia Day Committee.
Rushworth 'Village Green' from 12pm.
This event will include a flag-raising ceremony, presentation of awards, sausage sizzle and live entertainment.
Stanhope
Coordinated by the Stanhope Australia Day Committee.
Stanhope Community Hall at 9.30am.
This event will include a flag-raising ceremony at McEwen Place followed by guest speakers, entertainment, presentation of awards and sausage sizzle at the hall.
Toolleen
Coordinated by Toolleen Recreation Reserve Committee of Management.
Toolleen Recreation Reserve at 11.30am
This event will include a flag-raising ceremony, guest speaker, presentation of awards and lunch.
Tongala
Coordinated by the Tongala and District Australia Day Committee.
Tongala Soundshell at 11am.
This event will include a flag-raising ceremony, presentation of awards, live music and sausage sizzle BBQ lunch.
Wyuna
Coordinated by Wyuna Community Memorial Hall Inc.
Wyuna Memorial Hall at 6.30pm
This event will include a flag-raising ceremony and community BBQ.
