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Posted on Wednesday 11th of January, 2017,
Celebrations to mark Australia Day will take place throughout Greater Shepparton on Thursday 26 January 2017.
Ceremonies, events and entertainment will be held in Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura, Dookie, Arcadia, Toolamba and Murchison.
Greater Shepparton Mayor Dinny Adem said celebrations around the region will feature flag raising ceremonies, guest speakers, Australia Day Ambassadors, entertainment and the presentation of the 2017 Australia Day Awards.
“Australia Day is fantastic opportunity for all citizens, regardless of their background to come together to celebrate our country and what it means be Australian,” Cr Adem said.
“I encourage all residents to take pride in their country on 26 January and reflect on who we are as a nation.
“Australia Day is a day for people from every walk of life to celebrate the things we love about our country.
“It is time to celebrate our freedom as individuals and as a nation, our lifestyle and culture, our land and its beauty, our history and our indigenous past and our opportunities and future.”
The following events will take place in Greater Shepparton:
Mooroopna
The event will commence at 10.30am at Ferrari Park, with a flag raising ceremony, an address by Australia Day Ambassador Wesa Chau and the presentation of Australia Day awards. There will also be a bbq at the conclusion of the official proceedings.
Toolamba
Toolamba’s event will commence at 11am at the Toolamba Recreation Reserve and guests will hear from Australia Day Ambassador. Australia Day awards will also be presented. A free bbq will take place at the end of proceedings.
Arcadia
A free breakfast will be held from 9am at the Arcadia Recreation Reserve and Community Centre. Attendees will hear from Australia Day Ambassadors Dr David and Mrs Clair Marsh OAM.
Dookie
A free breakfast will be held from 8am at the CWA Gardens. Attendees will hear from Australia Day Ambassador Robin Daubeny. There will also be a flag raising ceremony and awards presented.
Shepparton
Shepparton’s event will commence at 8.45am in the Queen’s Gardens with a flag raising ceremony. Guests will hear from Australia Day Ambassador Betty Kitchener. A citizenship ceremony will also be conducted and Australia Day awards will be presented. There will also be a free bbq brunch available along with musical entertainment and children’s activities.
Murchison
Murchison’s events will commence at 8am at the Murchison Swimming Pool. Attendees will hear from Australia Day Ambassador Lawrence Mooney and will be able to enjoy a bbq breakfast followed by the presentation of Australia Day awards.
Tatura
A free breakfast will be held from 8.30am at the Tatura Italian Social Club. Australia Day awards will be presented and a morning tea will be held at the conclusion of the ceremony.
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