Moira Shire Council has released its Friday, January 26 Australia Day District Town events.
Australia Day is typically celebrated with barbecues and picnics, while councils hand out awards to members of the public and community organisations for services rendered.
A key part of the Australia Day events is the swearing in of new citizens.
Moira Shire Council chair of the panel of administrators John Tanner said he looked forward to swearing in Australia’s newest citizens.
“Extending a warm welcome to new citizens in Moira Shire is a significant responsibility and one of the most special honours in my role,” he said.
“I encourage everyone to join us in welcoming our newest Australians into our community.”
Cobram Rotary Club board member Neil Kerr is helping organising the 2024 events at the Cobram Civic Centre and is hoping as many people as possible come out and celebrate Australia Day.
“We want to encourage people to come to the Australia Day event on Friday, January 26,” he said.
“We have the pipe band playing and music and singing by Nicky Goldsworthy and we have the awards of course.”
Cobram: Civic Centre
Award presentations, guest speaker, entertainment by Cobram Pipe Band and barbecue. Begins at 10am.
Katamatite: Police Paddock
Free barbecue breakfast, entertainment and awards presentation at the Police Paddock on the corner of Foy and Beek Sts. Begins at 8am.
Barmah: Jake Edwards Reserve
Free barbecue breakfast, entertainment and awards presentation at the Jake Edwards Reserve, corner of Evans and Murray St. Begins at 10am.
Numurkah: Newman Square
Free barbecue breakfast, entertainment and awards presentation at Newman Square, corner of Quinn and Melville Sts. Begins at 10am.
Tungamah/St James: Lions Park
Free barbecue breakfast, entertainment and awards presentation at Lions Park, on Boyd St. Begins at 8am.
Nathalia: Recreational Reserve
Free barbecue breakfast, entertainment and awards presentation at Nathalia Recreational Reserve, on Park St, Nathalia. Begins at 6pm.
Yarrawonga: Kennedy Park
Free barbecue breakfast, entertainment and awards presentation at Kennedy Park on Murphy St. Begins at 7am.
List of Awards for Australia Day
Citizen of the Year
Junior Citizen of the Year
Young Citizen of the Year
Community Event of the Year
Community Organisation of the Year
Arts ,culture and/or environmental project of the year