Campaspe Shire Mayor 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 barbecue 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 at Hopwood Gardens from 7am-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, the event is at the Girgarre Memorial Hall from 8.30am to 10.30am. This event includes a flag-raising ceremony, presentation of awards, barbecue breakfast and music.
Koyuga: Coordinated by the Koyuga Memorial Hall and Recreation Reserve Committee, the event is at Koyuga Hall from 5pm to 9pm. The event includes indoor and outdoor games, sausage sizzle, annual yabby races and flag-raising ceremony.
Kyabram’s Australia Day event will be coordinated by Rotary Club of Kyabram at John Pilley Reserve at the Kyabram Fauna Park from 8am to 10am. This event includes a flag-raising ceremony, barbecue breakfast, guest speaker, presentation of awards and entertainment.
Kyvalley: Coordinated by Kyvalley Swimming Club, the ceremony is at the Kyvalley Community Park from 12.15pm to 1.15pm. This event will include a barbecue lunch, community ceremony, guest speaker, entertainment as well as the pool being open to the public from noon to 3pm.
Rochester: Coordinated by the Rochester Lions Club and the Rochester Australia Day Committee, the ceremony is at the Rochester Lions Park from 7am to 8.30am. This event will include a barbecue breakfast, flag-raising ceremony and presentation of awards.
Rushworth: Coordinated by the Rushworth and District Australia Day Committee, the event is at the Rushworth ‘Village Green’ at noon. This event will include a flag-raising ceremony, presentation of awards, sausage sizzle and live entertainment.
Stanhope: Coordinated by the Stanhope Australia Day Committee at the 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 at the Tongala Public Hall at 11am. This event will include a flag-raising ceremony, presentation of awards, live music and sausage sizzle barbecue lunch.
Wyuna: Coordinated by Wyuna Community Memorial Hall at 6.30pm at the Wyuna Memorial Hall. This event will include a flag-raising ceremony and community barbecue.
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