Here’s a guide to what’s on around the Border and North East this Australia Day.
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ALBURY
Flag-raising followed by a Welcome to Country, Citizenship and affirmation ceremony, Albury Awards, activities for children, live music, annual First Nations Border Challenge Football Match. 10am-1pm at the foreshore, Noreuil Park.
BARNAWARTHA
BBQ breakfast hosted by Barnawartha Soldiers Memorial Hall Committee. Entertainment, award presentation and address from Australia Day Ambassador Stan Alves. 7.30am in the Soldiers Memorial Hall. BYO plate, cup and cutlery.
BEECHWORTH
BBQ dinner. Award presentations, Australia Day address by Ambassador Stan Alves, local musicians Adam Crossman and Nathan Vaccaro. 5.30pm in the Town Hall Gardens. $5 per person, $10 family of 4 (kids under 15). Dinner 6pm-7pm (gluten free and vegetarian options available). BYO chair. Alcohol-free.
BELLBRIDGE
Breakfast hosted by the Bellbridge Lake Hume Rotary Club. Guest speaker Ms Julie Miller, local resident and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member. 8am breakfast, 9am ceremony at Berringa Community Centre, Craig Drive.
BRIGHT
BBQ breakfast hosted by the Rotary Club of Bright. Official ceremony including presentation of Alpine Shire Australia Day Awards. 7.30am BBQ breakfast, 9am ceremony at Howitt Park. BYO chairs.
CHILTERN
Morning tea. Entertainment, presentation of Australia Day Awards and Ambassador address from Rob Gell. 9.45am at the Tourist Park. Gold coin donation. BYO chair, sunscreen, hat, plate, cutlery and cup.
COROWA
Official ceremony announcing Federation Council Citizen, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Project and Event of the Year, recognition of Local Achievers, Citizenship Ceremonies, live local performances, entertainment, face painting, jumping castle, food stalls. 10am-5pm at Rowers Park, Bridge Road.
CORRYONG
Breakfast hosted by the Corryong Lions Club. Flag raising and ceremony. Guest speaker: Mrs Jan Craig, 2017 Recipient of the Community Award. 8am breakfast, 9.15am ceremony at Youth Club Hall, Donaldson Street.
HARRIETVILLE
Official ceremony including presentation of Alpine Shire Australia Day Community Awards followed by a morning tea hosted by the Harrietville Historical Society. 10am at Pioneer Park. BYO chairs.
JERILDERIE
6.30 pm Barbeque served by Lions Club. Hot chips and cold soft drinks available. Musical entertainment. 8pm Australia Day Awards. 8.30 pm Flag lowering ceremony and National Anthem 9.15 pm Raffle draw. 9.45 pm Fireworks.
JINDERA
Breakfast, Ambassador’s address, Presentation of Citizen, Young Citizen, Sports Person/Team, Sports Volunteer Award and Community Event of the Year, Presentation of School Citizenship Awards, Jindera Swimming Pool will be open, Jindera 150th Celebrations Heritage Display and more. 8am breakfast, 9am ceremony at Jindera Recreation Reserve, Cnr Urana & Dight Sts. Cost: Free. BYO chair, rug, sunscreen, hat and insect repellent.
MITTA
Breakfast hosted by the Mitta Mitta Pool Committee. Guest speaker: Dr Scott Giltrap, 2017 Recipient of the Community Award. 9am breakfast, 9.45am ceremony at Barrier Pool.
MOUNT BEAUTY
BBQ breakfast hosted by Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club. Ceremony, Australia Day Community Awards. 7.45am breakfast, 9.30am ceremony at Swimming Pool Gardens, Lakeside Avenue. BYO chairs.
MUDGEGONGA
BBQ hosted by Mudgegonga Community Hall Committee. Ceremony including presentation of Australia Day Community Awards. 7.30am breakfast, 9am ceremony at Mudgegonga Community Hall, Myrtleford-Yackandandah Road.
MYRTLEFORD
BBQ hosted by Rotary Club of Myrtleford. Ceremony including presentation of Australia Day Community Awards and citizenship ceremony. 7.30am breakfast, 9am ceremony at Jubilee Park, Great Alpine Road. BYO chairs.
KIEWA-TANGAM
Community lunch. Entertainment, award presentations and address by Australia Day Ambassador Stan Alves. 11am at the Kiewa Memorial Park. BBQ lunch gold coin donation.
RUTHERGLEN
Community breakfast. Entertainment, award presentations and address from Australia Day Ambassador Rob Gell. 7.45am at Lions Park. Cost: $5 adult, $2 kids under 12. BYO plate, cup, cutlery.
TALLANGATTA
Breakfast hosted by the Tallangatta Rotary Club. Guest speaker: Mrs Carmyl Winkler, Tallangatta resident. 8.30am breakfast, 9.15am ceremony at The Triangles, Towong Street.
WANGARATTA
BBQ cooked by Wangaratta Lions Club. Flag raising, awards, citizenship ceremony. 8am-11am at King George V Gardens.
WALWA
Breakfast hosted by the Walwa Jingellic Lions Club. Speaker Neil Soullier OAM, Australia Day Ambassador. 8am breakfast, 8.45am ceremony at Walwa Memorial Hall, Murray River Road.
WODONGA
BBQ breakfast and activities, citizenship ceremony, award presentation. 7am-10.30am at Les Stone Park, Lawrence St. BYO hat, sunscreen and picnic rug.
YACKANDANDAH
Community BBQ. Award presentations, address by Rob Gell and entertainment (licensed until 10pm). 5.30pm at Sir Isaacs Park. $15 family of 4, $5 per person. BYO chair, plate, cup, cutlery.
YARRAWONGA
Breakfast by Rotary Club of Yarrawonga-Mulwala. Award presentations, entertainment. 7.15am at Kennedy Park, Murphy Street. Bring a seat.