CEREMONIES, events and entertainment are taking place for Australia Day tomorrow, on Thursday, January 26. Here’s what’s happening in your town:
Shepparton
Queen’s Gardens at 8.30am with proceedings commencing at 9am.
Australia Day Awards will be presented to outstanding community members together with a Citizenship Ceremony to welcome new members to Greater Shepparton. A light brunch will be available along with music by Shepparton Brass and Wind and Monga, who will perform during morning tea.
Dookie
CWA Gardens, Dookie from 10am
The Dookie CWA and Dookie Lions Club will host the Dookie Australia Day Awards and provide a sausage sizzle. There will be time for people to meet, mingle and enjoy the day.
Mooroopna
Ferrari Park from 10.30am
Address by keynote speaker Jeanette Powell and flag raising ceremony. Mooroopna Australia Day Awards will be presented. Official proceedings followed by a sausage sizzle.
Tatura
Victory Hall from 9.30am
A free breakfast will be held from 9.30am at Victory Hall, Hogan Street, Tatura. Australia Day Awards will be presented and a morning tea at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Toolamba
Toolamba Recreation Reserve from 11am
A free community BBQ to bring people together for Australia Day.
Arcadia
Community Centre and Recreation Reserve
BBQ breakfast for the community and time for people to convene.
