10 COLLIE RIVER VALLEY BULLETIN, JANUARY 26, 2023
Free fun for all on national day
Steve Thomas MLC MEMBER FOR SOUTH WEST REGION
Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council; Small Business
Wishing everyone a very
AUSTRALIA Day celebrations will kick off in Central Park this morning. The Australia Day Citizen of the Year awards ceremony will start at 7.30am and will be followed by a breakfast. There will also be live music and craft activities for kids. All activities, and breakfast, will be free. An all-day pool party at the swimming pool starts at 10am and goes through to 6.30pm. There will be free inflatables, games, fun and ice cream on offer. Parents are reminded to supervise children around the water. A picnic in Central Park gets underway at 5.30pm. Giant games, face painting and bubbles will be an attraction. Attendees are reminded to bring chairs, rugs and a picnic before settling in to watch the movie, Muriel’s Wedding, at 7.30pm.
Organiser Tamsin Emmett said all activities are free, thanks to an Australia Day Council grant. Shire president Sarah Stanley said today’s celebrations are designed to bring the community together. “Our morning ceremony in Central Park acknowledges the history and continuing traditions of the traditional owners of the land we call home, welcomes new Australians into our fold, and celebrates the contributions of some outstanding members of our community,” she said. “This year, we’re extending the festivities with an all-day Australia Day pool party with some exciting new inflatables, finishing with a movie in the park. “We invite all members of our community to join in the festivities as we all come together as Australians.”
BOMBIE!: Jeramiah Jeanes watched as the new pool inflatable was taken for a test run on Monday afternoon at the Collie Mineworkers’ Memorial Swimming Pool.
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Warm wishes on Australia Day to all
Let us have a cheerful and wonderful day full of celebrations with our family and friends
Pool’s inflatable attraction THERE will be plenty of fun to be had at the Collie Mineworkers’ Memorial Swimming Pool today as the Collie Shire debuts its new giant pool inflatable. The inflatable, which cost more than $10,000, was purchased using an Australia Day ouncil grant. Australia Day committee representa-
tive Ian Miffling said the inflatable will bring plenty of fun. “It is here to stay,” he said. “It’s a great feature for the pool, the kids will love it.” The funding was also used to purchase giant games, such as Jenga, which will also be available at the pool today.
