The celebrations are being hosted by a range of community groups across the region on Wednesday, January 26.
Campaspe Shire Mayor Chrissy Weller said the community groups who organised the events were to be congratulated.
“Community groups put an enormous amount of time and effort into these celebrations,” Cr Weller said.
“The Australia Day Awards will be presented at the events, along with other ceremonial proceedings such as flag raising, a citizenship ceremony and presentations from Australia Day ambassadors.”
The Australia Day ambassadors include past recipients of the Australian of the Year awards, business leaders, community workers, and many other Australians from all walks of life.
“We are extremely fortunate to have them attending our Campaspe Shire events,” Cr Weller said.
“I encourage every Campaspe Shire resident to attend their local event and celebrate being Australian!”
The following events will be held on Australia Day:
Girgarre
The celebrations will be held at Girgarre Memorial Hall between 8.30–10.30am.
The event includes a flag raising ceremony, an Australia Day ambassador (Mr Stefan Romaniw OAM), presentation of awards, music and a barbecue breakfast.
The event is coordinated by Girgarre Community Group.
Kyabram
The celebrations will be held at the John Pilley Reserve (Kyabram Fauna Park) between 8–10am.
The event includes flag raising ceremony, a barbecue breakfast, guest speaker, presentation of awards and entertainment.
The event is coordinated by the Rotary Club of Kyabram.
Kyvalley
The celebrations will be held at Kyvalley Community Park from 12.15pm onwards.
The event includes a barbecue lunch, community ceremony, guest speaker, entertainment and pool, open to the public.
The event is coordinated by Kyvalley Swimming Club.
Rochester
The celebrations will be held at Lions Park from 7.30am onwards.
The event includes a barbecue breakfast, flag raising ceremony, an Australia Day ambassador (Ms Karen Livingstone OAM) and the presentation of awards.
The event is coordinated by Rochester Lions Club and Rochester Australia Day Committee.
Stanhope
The flag raising ceremony will be held at McEwen Place at 9.30am.
The guest speakers, entertainment, presentation of awards and sausage sizzle will then be held at Community Hall.
These events are coordinated by Stanhope Australia Day Committee.
Tongala
The celebrations will be held at Tongala Public Hall from 11am onwards.
The event includes flag raising ceremony, an Australia Day Ambassador (Mr Neil Soullier OAM), presentation of awards, sing-a-long and a sausage sizzle.
The event is coordinated by Tongala and District Australia Day Committee.
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