What to expect at Campaspe Shire’s Australia Day celebrations

By Chloe Newnham

Jan 19, 2024

Celebrations: The shire is getting ready for Australia Day celebrations on Friday, January 26.

With Australia Day approaching, Campaspe Shire Council has partnered with local community groups to plan a fun day for all.

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Campaspe Shire Mayor Rob Amos said the dedication of clubs and committees within the region underscored the vibrant community spirit across the shire.

“The Australia Day Awards will be a highlight at these events, accompanied by traditional ceremonies like flag-raising and insightful presentations from a range of guest speakers such as past Australia Day award recipients, business leaders, community workers, and diverse individuals from various backgrounds.”

In addition to the traditional flag-raising and Australia Day award presentations, there will also be a barbecue breakfast, guest speakers, yabby races, kids’ fishing competitions, games and music.

This year’s council citizenship ceremony will be a standalone event on the eve of Australia Day in Echuca.

Here’s what’s taking place across the shire:

Kyabram

John Pilley Reserve at the Kyabram Fauna Park from 8-10am.

This event includes a flag-raising ceremony, barbecue breakfast, guest speaker, awards presentation and entertainment.

Co-ordinated by the Rotary Club of Kyabram.

Kyvalley

Co-ordinated by Kyvalley Swimming Club Inc.

Kyvalley Community Park from 12.15-1.15pm.

This event will include a barbecue lunch, community ceremony, guest speaker, and entertainment, and the pool is open to the public from 12-3pm.

Girgarre

Co-ordinated by the Girgarre Community Group Inc.

Girgarre Memorial Hall from 8.30-10.30am.

This event includes a flag-raising ceremony, presentation of awards, barbecue breakfast and music.

Rochester

Co-ordinated by the Rochester Lions Club and the Rochester Australia Day Committee. Rochester Lions Park from 7-8.30am.

This event will include a barbecue breakfast, flag-raising ceremony, guest speaker, awards presentation, and car and motorbike club displays.

Rushworth

Co-ordinated by the Rushworth and District Australia Day Committee.

Rushworth ‘Village Green’ from noon.

This event will include a flag-raising ceremony, presentation of awards, sausage sizzle and live entertainment.

Stanhope

Co-ordinated by the Stanhope Australia Day Committee.

Stanhope Community Hall at 9.30am.

This event will include a flag-raising ceremony at McEwen Place followed by guest speakers, entertainment, awards presentation, and sausage sizzle at the hall.