Community groups across Campaspe Shire have planned a variety of events to take place on Australia Day this year.
Campaspe Shire Mayor, Cr Rob Amos commended the community groups on their organisation of the proceedings.
"The clubs and committees within the community who organise these events are a testament to the community spirit that exists across the shire," Cr Amos said.
"As well as more traditional proceedings such as flag-raising and Australia Day Award presentations, there are events throughout the day ranging from BBQ breakfasts and guest speakers to yabby races, kids' fishing competitions, games and music."
"We will also welcome 24 new Australians to our community at the Citizenship Ceremony in Echuca."
"After a challenging period over recent months, I encourage Campaspe Shire residents to come together and celebrate their local communities."
The following events will be held on Australia Day:
Echuca/Moama
Coordinated by Rotary Club of Echuca Moama.
Hopwood Gardens from 7 - 10am.
This event includes breakfast, flag-raising ceremony, Welcome to Country by Uncle Rick Ronnan, citizenship ceremony and presentation of awards.
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 speakers 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 – 11.30am.
Lockington Channel 12 – 3pm.
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 and presentation of awards.
Rushworth
Coordinated by the Rushworth and District Australia Day Committee.
Rushworth 'Village Green' at 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.
Tongala
Coordinated by the Tongala and District Australia Day Committee.
Tongala Public Hall 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.
