Free fun for all on national day

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.”

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