St Arthur Walker Mille r St St Macken zie St SUNDAY JANUARY 19 2020 Lavende r S tre t et tree S ia r o Watt Park Vict Clark Park ell St Mitch Holt St Princes Place 2020 The celebration starts in Sydney o ad HW Y ELD ST OR GE PITT ST GE WYNYARD TO CENTRAL ERSKINE ST 16 TE TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL — CAMPBELLS COVE, THE ROCKS CLARENCE KENT ST M YORK ST ST 2:00pm – 4:00pm A piece of history awaits you at Campbell’s Cove. The magnificent James Craig is just one of the historic vessels you can explore. So come aboard and step back in time. You can also watch the tall ships in action at the Tall Ships RaceMARKET ST 1pm-1.30pm. KING ST KENT ST 6:30pm – 9:30pm It’s Australia Day’s breath- H ST 17 AUSTRALIA DAY LIVE — CIRCULAR QUAY CASTLEREAG SUSSSEX ST CONVENTION HU N WYNYARD PARK PITT ST SHELLEY ST 15 O op PITT ST MALL C W at er DFI BRA T ND S MARGARET ST GEORGE ST ton S t BERL A ST N TO ING HA RR ST at Darling Harbour go on a wild parade. This ain’t head to the Tall Ships Festival no plain sailing as private, and check out some of the charter and working vessels vessels for yourself. alike show off their Australia Day finest, each vying to be 184TH AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL crowned AustraliaMARITIME Day’s MUSEUM DAY REGATTA best-dressed boat. Register at EASTERN SYDNEY australiaday.com.au/harbourHARBOUR PYRMONT BAY paraderegistration 1:30pm – 5:00pm DARLING It’s a race for the ages as TALL SHIPS RACEHARBOUR vessels big, small, new and old SYDNEY HARBOURPYRMOprepare to take each other on. NT BR IDG 1:00pm – 1:30pm Watch Egreat ships – from large HARBOURSIDE See historic ships battle for the ocean-racing yachts to 18-foot SHOPPING CENTRE coveted Tall Ships Trophy. skiffs – glide through the Find the perfect vantage spot, waves. This race has been bring the binoculars and watch running annually since 1837. the ships race side-by-side from Bradleys Head to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Then 14 BRIDG BRIDGE STREET JAMISON ST TOR NGE 4 DALLEY ST NG tre lS C Ewen CUM HICKSON RD 12:45pm – 2:00pm Vessels of all shapes and sizes EXCHA MCA ALFRED ST TO SUMMER PLAYGROUND PLACE LIME ST 13 HARBOUR PARADE - SYDNEY HARBOUR WALK 12:05pm – 12:15pm See a dance like no other. Watch a graceful company of yachts, tugboats, jet-skis and ferries glide in precision across the water in harmony with helicopters above, in an epic piece of musical magic. WULUGUL 12 TUG AND YACHT BALLET - CIRCULAR QUAY 3 GROSVENOR ST OO AVE BARANGAROO WHARF IN THE SKY - ABOVE THE SYDNEY HARBOUR Noon – 2:00pm It’s a bird … it’s a plane … it’s an assorted collection of aviation marvels! The sky above the harbour comes alive with amazing aircraft displays. It will all be capped off with a Red Berets parachute display by the Australian Army over Farm Cove. 5 w BARANGAR 11 ST OBSERVATORY HILL HIGH ST SALUTE TO AUSTRALIA SYDNEY HARBOUR THE ROCKS GEOR GE S T ARGYLE EET Flag a tasty snack. N STR UNIO Jame s Cra ig Rd 10:00am – 4:00pm Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture through Virtual Warrane and see what Sydney Cove was like before 1788. Try your hand at wheelchair basketball or grab some eats from the gourmet food trucks while you chill out to relaxing DJ vibes. Snap a photo with the roving street performers then sit back and treat WINDMILL ST ARGYLE PL 11:30am – 12:05pm Don’t miss the ceremonial peak of the Sydney Harbour program. The Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force combine, featuring ships on the water, a 21-gun salute on land and a fast jet tribute in the sky. Join Australians young and old to hear the Governor’s Address and to sing our national anthem. 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Hear live music and guests and roving street performers, alongside choral and poetry then indulge in a range of performances, and experience gourmet street cuisines. the resilience, beauty and joy of First Nations culture. A QUAY VIEW, SYDNEY Sydney Festival event. For HARBOUR more information visit P&O CRUISE SHIPS, sydneyfestival.org.au SYDNEY HARBOUR All day from 06:30am SYDNEY STREET PARTY Behold the grand giants of the – THE ROCKS sea. Don’t miss the chance to OZ DAY 10K see the impressive P&O cruise WHEELCHAIR RACE ships in Sydney Harbour as 08:45am – 10:30am they ride the waves and make The champions of the chairs their way to moor for our rip up The Rocks in the fastest celebrations. P&O proudly street circuit race in Australia. presents the Australia Day See our greatest wheelchair harbour program. athletes fly by at exhilarating speeds. Watch along Hickson CHILL OUT ZONE AT Road or George Street near THE OVERSEAS Circular Quay. PASSENGER TELE01Z01MA - V0 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE TOWN HALL STATIO H eh e Sh t kS 9 LOOK LIKE AN AUSSIE LEGEND AT THE OVERSEAS PASSENGER TERMINAL DIS 09:00am – 6:00pm Are you ready for Australia’s favourite Ballast street Pointparty? The Rocks will transform into a Park day-long carnival of the senses. The streets come alive with market stalls, locally designed fashion, jewellery and t ou Tr 2 10:45am – 11:30am Sydney Harbour hosts the annual Ferrython, one of Australia’s most popular and iconic free events. See our beloved ferries in this hugely popular Australia Day tradition, as they race from Barangaroo Wharf to Shark Island and then back to a glorious finish at the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Ferrython is a Sydney Festival event. Purchase a Ferrython ticket to secure your spot aboard one the racing ferries, with lunch and beverages provided. 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WE BARANGAROO W WUGULORA MORNING ha t e rCEREMONY fR WALUMIL tre d LAWNS, BARANGAROO RESERVE 07:45am – 8:30am Wh arf Rise with the sun and celeR oad brate the world’s oldest living t e culture at Walumil Lawns at e t Str Barangaroo Reserve. ll S Yee ort h nd KeJoin local elders, and AborS c M iginal dancers and singers Sint a to some sweet sounds at the Warrane Stage in The Rocks. Bust some moves or kick back with some food or drink, as you groove to some of Sydney’s best local bands. The bar will be open until 9pm. MERRIMAN ST FROM dawn to dark, there will be something for everyone to enjoy or to reflect on in the nation’s first city. DARLING DR sa R Loui tR Bish La rkin St d Ba Head lls R St Bl u es Po in Har sp ect Unio n We b b S t 48 n S tree t fi Pr o ci Pa Jo h ST OO D CURRA H MUSGRAVE St ENNIS HI PW 81 d Roa HIG H Gre en St o rne t RD C re m K AR CL d SUNDAY JANUARY 19 2020 Sh ellcove Rd y ss wa dlemi d igh Mi St Rd Kurr ab a H fic Park High St ST RD ils M BLIGH ST FITZROY ST ALFRED ST 21 N ST BROUGHTO LUNA PARK 20 BRADFIELD PARK MILSONS POINT WHARF KI R RIB ILLI AVE 10 11 13 NORTH SYDNEY BBQ BY THE BRIDGE — BRADFIELD PARK, MILSONS POINT 20 14 SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE 8 10 w 16 CAMPBELLS COVE i Australia Day Live 17 7 6.30pm—9.30pm Watch at Circular Quay or see it on ABC TV from 7.30pm OVERSEAS PASSENGER TERMINAL (OPT) 9 21 CIRCUL AR w FARM COVE PHILLIP ST YOUNG ST SYDNEY CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC QU A RI ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN M BL M IG H RS ST ES RD RIE ST MACQUA LL ST T NN E CO O' Boats of all shapes and sizes around Circular Quay. AC LOFTUS ST CIRCULAR QUAY BE N TS SH AK ESP E ER ST PARK ST ST DIS TRI BU TO R SUMMER PLAYGROUND, DARLING HARBOUR CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL — RD TUMBALONG Y ER LL PARK, DARLING A TG HARBOUR AR 18 11:00am – 3:00pm Roll up for a day of family fun! Throw a thong or chomp a watermelon in the True Blue Bush Games. Run away to the Circus Playground and test your skills. or jump around with the giant bouncing kangaroos. After all the fun and games, indulge yourself with the great NSW is well connected by a network of regional airlines, trains, buses and coach services. Visitor facilities such as car hire, tour guides and transfers are available at most major centres. Contact the visitor information centre at each destination for local information. www.visitnsw.com/visitor-information-centres GETTING AROUND All the events in the Sydney CBD are within close walking distance of major transport hubs, and frequent services will be running throughout the day. Some buses, ferries and light rail services will be affected by road closures and events taking place in the Sydney CBD. Some ferry services won’t operate at all or will use alter- food and activities on offer at Darling Harbour. 19 DODECALIS LUMINARIUM — TUMBALONG PARK, DARLING HARBOUR 10.00am – 5.00pm Explore an immense, radiantly lit, inflated labyrinth of wind- AROUND AND BEYOND THE CBD NSW GOVERNMENT HOUSE — ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN 22 09:30am – 5:30pm Anyone for a picnic? Bring a basket and enjoy the beautiful gardens of Government House, home of the Governor of New South Wales. Escape to an oasis in the heart of the city for a free family-friendly experience at Government House. Come on in and discover Sydney’s ‘Castle by the Harbour’. Explore the exquisite state rooms, picnic in the newly refurbished gardens or kick back and enjoy the musical entertainment. YABUN FESTIVAL IN CAMPERDOWN, VICTORIA PARK All day Celebrate the world’s oldest living culture, with traditional dance performances, children’s craft workshops, live music, food and stalls. An alcohol-free, family event. Take a ride on a vintage bus. native wharves during harbour exclusion zones in the morning and evening. Buses will relocate from Circular Quay to Martin Place stops from 4pm, and Sydney CBD light rail services won’t run between Circular Quay and Town Hall after 4pm. Ferries are popular on Sundays and are likely to reach capacity early, so consider catching the train or bus into the city instead. You can now use your American Express, MasterCard or Visa contactless-enabled card or linked device to tap on and off all public transport services where Opal is accepted. PLAN YOUR TRIP Visit www.transportnsw.info for more details and the most up-to-date information. For real-time info on transport services and disruptions follow @TrainsInfo, @Sydney Metro, @BusesInfo and @FerriesInfo. Or visit livetraffic.com. STAY SAFE Be sun smart, eat well and drink plenty of water, and make sure you wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. No BYO alcohol and no glass rules apply to some Australia Day event sites. Check in with www.australiaday.com.au or your local council website to familiarise yourself with where restrictions may apply. If you do drink, do it responsibly and look after yourself, your mates and your environment. Remember, Australia Day is for everyone. Ensure you are respectful of other people at all times. RETURN AND EARN Not only is Australia Day an inclusive and accessible event, it is an especially important time to look after our state. No matter where you celebrate Australia Day, please place your rubbish in bins and limit the single-use items you bring with you. Don’t forget to bring your water bottle with you to Australia Day events in Sydney. There will be water stations and bubblers around Sydney Harbour provided by Sydney Water so people can fill up as often as you needed. Don’t forget to take your eligible drink containers to a Return and Earn location across NSW and donate 10c to your pocket or to a cause close to your heart. Return and Earn is good for our environment and good for you. Please recycle responsibly and keep Return and Earn sites clean. Return and Earn, the largest litter reduction scheme introduced in NSW, is aiming to reduce the volume of rubbish by 40 per cent by 2020. h Rd V0 - TELE01Z01MA RN FROM REGIONAL NSW There are plenty of ways to celebrate Australia Day with a variety of events across Sydney. With road closures in place, the best way to get around is by public transport. Beac taking maritime, musical and pyrotechnic extravaganza. MARTIN PLACE Look to the waters for a cavalcade of performing jet-skis, fly-boarders and dancing yachts. Watch Australian musical legends including John Williamson, Vanessa Amorosi, EsRD kimo . JAMESJoe and Christine Anu ST STthe JAMES rock out on Sydney Opera House 22 Forecourt stage. Then look to the sky for a dazzling fireworks display that lights up the night. Everyone is welcome at Circular Quay, or to watch it live on ABC TV or iview. This unmissable event is supported by Destination NSW. HYDE PARK EA STE TIPS FOR A TOP DAY New ELIZABETH PL STATE LIBRARY OF NSW HOSPITAL RD MARTIN PL PHILLIP ST AR E A traditional First Nations smoking ceremony. 10:30am – 5:00pm Travel like it’s 1949 on a double-decker from Sydney Opera House to North Sydney and back again. Buses run every 10 minutes (approximately). Jump on or off at the following stops: Sydney Opera House on Macquarie Street and Bradfield Park, North Sydney. GOVERNMENT HOUSE QUAY T T 21 VINTAGE BUSES — SELECTED SYDNEY STREETS FROM SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE AND MILSONS POINT 22 GE ST ON 15 SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE 12 w 10:00am – 4:00pm Nestled under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bradfield Park at Milsons Point hosts a multicultural barbecue featuring cuisines from around the world. Enjoy delicious food, spectacular views of the harbour festivities, great live music and plenty of free entertainment for the kids. 6 Mi l Rd son ad MILSONS POINT STATION Ro ST ach BURTON Be GHBY ST ad Ro on ST BROUGHTON ing paths and soaring domes in Darling Harbour’s Tumbalong Park. Wander through the otherworldly interior, bathed in the radiant colours of daylight shining through its translucent fabric. Architects of Air create enormous air-filled domes and mazes inspired by natural forms, geometric solids, and Islamic and Gothic architecture. Designers Alan and Meko Parkinson’s creation expands on the geometry of a dodecahedron, with three jaw-dropping Dodecadomes joined by a web of tunnels, awash in intense, neon-bright natural light. Explore the sensory wonderland for free or skip the queue with a Priority Ticket. A Sydney Festival event. For more information visit sydneyfestival.org.au WILLOU 82 SUNDAY JANUARY 19 2020 2020 ALBURY CITY COUNCIL Celebrate with your local community this Australia Day in Albury at Noreuil Park. Australian Citizenship and affirmation ceremony and announcement of the Albury Awards 2020. ARMIDALE REGIONAL COUNCIL All Day: A fun-filled Australia Day for the whole family at National Trust: Saumarez Homestead, Armidale NSW. Family activities and BBQ available. Ambassador: Ms Liz Deep-Jones BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL From 9am: Join your local community at the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony at Ballina Indoor Sports Centre. BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL 8am-2:30pm: Breakfast followed by an address from the Ambassador and Awards Ceremony in Balranald Township. BBQ lunch and Ambassador, Citizenships and Awards Ceremony in Euston Township from 12:30pm. Ambassador: Ms Michelle Leonard OAM. BATHURST REGIONAL COUNCIL All Day: Enjoy a BBQ breakfast at Eglinton War Memorial Hall, welcome new citizens at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre or enjoy free entry to the Manning Aquatic Centre. Ambassadors: Mr and Mrs Roger and Lana Borg BAYSIDE COUNCIL 8.15am-10:30am: Depena Reserve Dolls Point. Welcome to Country, Citizenship, Awards and Ambassador Address. Followed by Scouts BBQ and Aboriginal Dance. Ambassador: Mr Peter Wynn BEGA VALLEY SHIRE COUNCIL 8am-10am: Australia Day Ceremony and Awards. Ambassador: Ms Jane Rutter Chevalière des Arts et Lettres BELLINGEN SHIRE COUNCIL (24TH JANUARY) 6:30pm: Celebrate your local community at the Bellingen Australia Day awards ceremony. Memorial Hall in Hyde Street. Ambassador: Mr Peter McLean BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL All Day: Breakfast from 7am with your favourite feathered and furry animals at Featherdale Wildlife Park, Citizenship Ceremony at Bowman Hall from 10am. The Rooty Hill Australia Day concert from 4pm-9:30pm. Ambassador: Special Olympics Dance Performance Group BLAND SHIRE COUNCIL The day begins with Bland’s Australia Day breakfast at West Wyalong, followed by activities at various locations in the Shire. Ambassador: Ms Samantha Hollier-James BLAYNEY SHIRE COUNCIL 8am-2pm: Australia Day BBQ breakfast at Heritage Park, Blayney followed by markets, vintage cars, street theatre and live music at the Carcoar Village Fair from 10am. Ambassador: Ms Prudence Watt OAM BLUE MOUNTAINS CITY COUNCIL 9am-3pm: Come along to the Rotary Club of the Lower Blue Mountain’s 16th Annual Australian Gnome Convention in Glenbrook Park, plus many more activities for the whole family. Ambassadors: Ms Diana Ryall AM and Mr Warren Kermond OAM BOGAN SHIRE COUNCIL 8am-12pm: Free community breakfast followed by the awards ceremony. Ambassador: Ms Debbie Watson OAM BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL 7am-12pm: Celebrate Australia Day BACK O’ BOURKE style. Kick-start your day with free pool admission and a free BBQ Brekkie from 7am at the Bourke War Memorial. Ambassador: Mr Peter Wilkins BREWARRINA SHIRE COUNCIL From 7am: Come along and celebrate with the community at the Brewarrina War Memorial Swimming Pool with a free BBQ breakfast, Australia Day Awards and activities for the whole family. Ambassador: Ms Emma Rossi BROKEN HILL CITY COUNCIL 7am-11am: Celebrate in Broken Hill with a community breakfast, flag raising and awards ceremony. Ambassador: Mr Jarrod Wheatley BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL (25TH JAN & 26TH JAN) 5.30PM-7.30PM: Celebrating the contribution and achievements of local residents with Australia Day Awards presentation: Community events in Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads, Bangalow and Ocean Shores. Ambassador: Mr Andy Paschalidis CABONNE COUNCIL All Day: Community and Ceremonial events at Cudal, Cumnock, Molong, Canowindra, Cargo, Eugowra, Manildra, Mullion Creek, Nashdale and Yeoval. Ambassador: Mr Peter Herbert CAMDEN COUNCIL 9am-2pm: Street Party - Activities, food stalls, markets, kid’s entertainment and a street parade. Ambassador: Mrs Josephine Peter CAMPBELLTOWN CITY COUNCIL 4pm-9pm: Come and join a day of great music, free kids entertainment and delicious food. Ambassador: Ms Sonia Gandhi CANTERBURYBANKSTOWN COUNCIL 10am-4pm: Community and Ceremonial events at Birrong, Canterbury and Revesby, including pool parties. Ambassador: Ms Maria Venuti AM and Mr Kamahl Kamalesravan AM CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL 2pm-9pm: Community and Ceremonial events at The Entrance, Canton Beach and Woy Woy, with a range of activities, amusements and food stalls to entice locals and tourists from all over the coast. CESSNOCK CITY COUNCIL All Day: Free BBQ Breakfast; Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony; Entry to Cessnock and Branxton Pools; Twenty20 Cricket. Ambassador: Mr Damien Leith CITY OF CANADA BAY COUNCIL 8.30am-11am: The City of Canada Bay Australia citizenship ceremony and presentation of the 2019 Citizen of the Year awards will start at 8:30am at The Connection. Ambassador: Mr Nic Newling CITY OF PARAMATTA COUNCIL All Day: Enjoy 15 hours of entertainment at Parramatta’s all day Australia Day party in ParramattaPark. Ambassador: Ms Amelia Farrugia CITY OF RYDE COUNCIL All Day: The City of Ryde will be presenting the 2020 Ryde Citizen of the Year Awards followed by food, fun activities and a concert to be held at North Ryde Common. Ambassador: Ms Kumud Merani COBAR SHIRE COUNCIL 7am-3pm: Morning Triathlon, family activities and competitions, the official Australia Day ceremony at 11:30am, BBQ lunch, fun at the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool. Ambassador: Dr Clio Creswell COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL From 9am: Celebrations will include the Australia Day awards and citizenship ceremonies at the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden. What’s on around regional NSW COOLAMON SHIRE COUNCIL 8am-11am: Free community BBQ Breakfast with the official Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremonies starting at 9.30am where local citizens will be recognised for their valued contributions to the community. Ambassador: Mr Bryce Collins COONAMBLE SHIRE COUNCIL From 8am: Come along for a free BBQ breakfast and celebrate local award winners at both the Coonamble Showground Pavilion and the Gulargambone Lions Club Park with a rabbit trap relay, watermelon eating, paddymelon bowls and other activities for young and old. Ambassadors: Ms Sarah Garnett (Coonamble) and Ms Viviene Kartsounis (Gulargambone) COOTAMUNDRA GUNDAGAI COUNCIL 8am-11am: Community and Ceremonial events at Cootamundra and Gundagai include breakfast, entertainment, presentation of certificates and Australia Day ambassador speech. Ambassadors: Dr Benjamin Veness (Cootamundra) and Mr Yianni Johns (Gundagai) COWRA SHIRE COUNCIL 8.15am-11am: Free breakfast, awards ceremony and free morning tea at Cowra Civic Centre from 8.15am. Ambassador: Mr Terrance O’Connell OAM CUMBERLAND COUNCIL 6pm-10pm: Come and celebrate with family and friends for a special evening at Holroyd Gardens, Merrylands. DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL 7am-12pm: Community and Ceremonial events at Cameron Park, Wellington and Victoria Park, Dubbo including free events and BBQs. Ambassadors: Mr Peter Gibbs (Dubbo) and Mr Paul Featherstone BM ASM (Wellington) DUNGOG COUNCIL The NSW Australia Day program features a range of community activities, with local councils hosting their own events which include more than 100 Australia Day Ambassadors across the state. Many of these ambassadors will be travelling far and wide across NSW to participate in official events, including citizenship ceremonies and Australia Day Awards presentations. They will meet members of the community, share their own Australia Day stories and enjoy the local entertainment. If you live in or near a bushfire-affected community, please contact your local council for the latest event information before travelling to Australia Day celebrations on January 26. Find out more about what’s happening near you at www.australiaday.com.au Australia Day Citizenship awards. Ambassador: Ms Brenda Norman FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL 10am-4pm: Come and enjoy family friendly events to celebrate life in Australia and our ity’s diversity with free pool entry. Ambassador: Mr Kumar Pereira FEDERATION COUNCIL 9am-12pm: Federation Council’s Australia Day includes an awards ceremony and community gathering as well as community awards, a citizenship ceremony, BBQ, coffee cart and live music. Ambassador: Mr Andrew Heslop FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL 7am-9am: Enjoy a free breakfast, meet our Australia Day Ambassador and celebrate our newest Australian citizens while relaxing with live entertainment. Show your support and line Lachlan St for the Parade starting at 6pm. Ambassador: Mr Bob Fitzgerald GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL 12pm-9pm: Australia Day Awards, Flag Raising Ceremony, Citizenship Ceremony. Enjoy a wide variety of food stalls, arts and crafts and entertainment. Ambassador: Mr Corey Payne 8am-10am: Come along to a barbecue breakfast at the historic James Theatre, which will be followed by a welcome from the Australia Day Ambassador for Dungog. Ambassador: Mr John Stanley GILGANDRA SHIRE COUNCIL EDWARD RIVER COUNCIL GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL 7.30am-11am: Australia Day Celebrations commence at 7.30am in the surrounds of the beautiful Waring Gardens. Events include 8am-6pm. Come to the Land of the Beardies 50th Anniversary at History House Museum Glen Inness. 8am free breakfast. 10am From 7:30am. Barbecue breakfast in Hunter Park, with the Australia Day awards ceremony commencing at 9.00am. Ambassador: Mr Warwick Nowland free morning tea and Official Awards Ceremony at 11am12.15pm with entertainment and activities all day. Ambassador Mr Graham Wilson OAM GREATER HUME SHIRE COUNCIL 5pm-9.30pm: Enjoy a free family friendly event with food, rides, activities for the kids, emergency services display, live music and roving entertainment. Ambassador: Mr Peter Frazer HAY SHIRE COUNCIL All Day: Greater Hume’s celebrations start at 8am with a free BBQ breakfast, followed by an official ceremony from 9am and other family activities. Everyone welcome. Ambassador: Mr Bob Turner 8am Breakfast Award Ceremony and the Australia Day Address at the Hay Gaol Museum. Fun for the whole family at the John Houston Memorial Pool from 3pm. Ambassador: Ms Macinley Butson GRIFFITH CITY COUNCIL HILLTOPS COUNCIL 7:30am-11:30am: Join us to celebrate Australia Day in Griffith. The Australia Day Working Party will host the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony with the Poet’s Breakfast at the museum from 7:30am. Ambassador: Ms Sophie Smith 8am-12pm: Come along and celebrate Australia Day in Young, Harden and Boorowa with your family, friends and local community. Ambassadors: Ms Robina Beard OAM (Boorowa), Mr Pepe Saya (Harden) and Mr George Ellis (Young) GUNNEDAH SHIRE COUNCIL HORNSBY SHIRE COUNCIL 8am-1pm: The Gunnedah Shire celebrates our national day with a variety of free community activities for all residents and visitors to share. Ambassador: Mr Doug Hawkins 1pm-5pm: Celebrate Australia Day at Storey Park Oval with kids activities and a range of entertainment. GWYDIR SHIRE COUNCIL – WARIALDA 7.30 am Warialda Showground Rotary gold coin breakfast, 9am Flag raising and Australia Day awards. 10am CWA gold coin morning tea. Ambassador: Dr Yvonne McMaster OAM GWYDIR SHIRE COUNCIL - BINGARA 8.30am-1pm. Welcome to our local celebrations starting with a free family event at the Annual Bingara Community Breakfast, join in on the official ceremony from 9am, everyone welcome. Ambassador: Mr Peter Ford HAWKESBURY CITY COUNCIL HUNTERS HILL COUNCIL 9am-11am. Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony at Hunters Hill Town Hall. Ambassador: Mr Sam Cawthorn INVERELL SHIRE COUNCIL 7.30am-10.30pm: Community and Ceremonial events at Inverell and Tingha with BBQ Breakfast and dinner, Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony. Ambassador: Ms Donna Ciccia JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL From 7:30am: Annual “Jail Break” Fun Run - flat 3.2km course between Junee Correctional Centre and the Junee Junction Recreation and AquatTELE01Z01MA - V0 83 SUNDAY JANUARY 19 2020 All Day: Enjoy an Australian breakfast in Marie Bashir Park from 8am served by Narrandera Lions Club followed by the presentation of Narrandera Shire Australia. Ambassador: Mr Matthew Levy OAM NARROMINE SHIRE COUNCIL 8:30am-11am: Join the Narromine community for the presentation of awards, a community barbecue, activities and more at Dundas Park. NORTH SYDNEY COUNCIL 10am-4pm: BBQ by the Bridge. Free family-friendly event with activities, entertainment and more at Bradfield Park, Milsons Point. Ambassador: Ms Bobby Redman NORTHERN BEACHES COUNCIL 8am-2pm: Community events and activities in Dee Why, Narrabeen and Newport with Warringah Aquatic Centre and Manly Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Aquatic Centre hosting pool parties. Ambassador: Ms Chelsea Bonner OBERON COUNCIL 9am-11:30am: Community morning tea and official ceremony at the Oberon Showground Hall. Ambassador: Ms Elysha O’Neill ORANGE CITY COUNCIL Crowds enjoying Australia Day festivities in Tamworth. Picture: Tao Jones 8am-1pm: BBQ breakfast and family fun day at the park. Amusement rides and market stalls, dance performances and new citizens! Ambassador: Mr David Hall OAM PARKES SHIRE COUNCIL ic Centre. Official Ceremony at 9:30am. Ambassador: Ms Valerie Parv AM OAM KU-RING-GAI COUNCIL 5pm-10pm: Liverpool’s Australia Day celebrations include live entertainment, carnival rides, children’s activities, food and a fireworks spectacular. Ambassador: Mr Nicholas Gleeson 5pm-9pm: Evening Concert, Food stalls, Shaun the Sheep and Bitzer meet and greet as well as other children’s activities. Ambassador: Ms Catherine De Vrye KYOGLE COUNCIL 5pm-9pm: Community and Ceremonial events in Kyogle and Woodenbong, Woodenbong Public Hall Billie tea, flag raising, award ceremony and photo presentation on the recent bushfires. Ambassadors: Mr Ethan Butson (Kyogle) and Mr Greg Donovan (Woodenbong) LACHLAN SHIRE COUNCIL Australia Day activities at Lake Cargelligo, Tullbigeal and Burcher. Ambassador: Ms Melanie Thomas LEETON SHIRE COUNCIL LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL LIVERPOOL PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL 10am-11am: Liverpool Plains Shire Official Australia Day Ceremony. Ambassador: Mr John Harper LOCKHART SHIRE COUNCIL 7.30am – 2.00pm at The Rock Memorial Swimming Pool Complex: Free BBQ breakfast and free entry until 12.00pm, Australia Day Ambassador address, Citizen of the Year announcement and family fun at the pool. Ambassador: Mr Mark Warren MAITLAND CITY COUNCIL All Day: Breakfast served by the local service clubs in Mountford Park from 7:30am followed by Australia Day awards at 9.15am. Then cool off with the FamilyFun Leeton Pool Party at the Leeton Swimming Pool with music, giveaways and rides. Ambassador: Mr Gareth McCray OAM All day: Maitland’s Official Australia Day Ceremony at the Maitland Town Hall from 10am-12pm. Celebrations at Maitland Park from 12pm-5pm with free entry to Maitland Aquatic Centre, a BBQ lunch, stalls, rides and more for the whole family. LISMORE CITY COUNCIL All Day: Citizenship and Awards Ceremony concluding with morning tea, followed by the Saltwater Freshwater Festival, Forster Sport Complex, Lake Street, Forster. Ambassador: Mr Kam Baker AFSM 9am-11.30am: Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony, celebrating the achievements of local community members and welcoming new citizens to our community. Ambassador: Ms Lorraine Gordon MID COAST COUNCIL LITHGOW CITY COUNCIL MID-WESTERN REGIONAL COUNCIL 9:30am-5:00pm: Australia Day activities at Lithgow, Portland, Wallerawang and Rydal. Ambassador: Ms Susanne Gervay 8am-11am: Head along to Rylstone and join in the Mid-Western Region 2020 Australia Day Breakfast Celebrations. Am- V0 - TELE01Z01MA bassador: Mr Khushaal Vyas MOREE PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL 8am-11am: Breakfast and celebrations at Jellicoe Park. Ambassador: Mr Clyde Campbell MOSMAN COUNCILcer10am-12pm: Citizenship emony, Australia Day Ambassador Address, 2020 Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year announcement, community BBQ. Ambassador: Ms Catherine Saxelby MURRAY RIVER COUNCIL 7:30am-11:30: Community breakfast, flag raising and awards presentation. Ambassador: Ms Katryna Robinson MURRUMBIDGEE COUNCIL All Day: Murrumbidgee Council proudly celebrates Australia Day with community celebrations held at each of the three towns: Coleambally, Darlington Point and Jerilderie. Ambassador: Mr Warren Potent NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL From 8:30am: Awards and Citizenship Ceremony at Macksville Ex-Services Club, followed by a family fun day at Gordon Park, Nambucca Heads. Ambassador: Mr Jay Allen NARRABRI SHIRE COUNCIL 10am-12pm: Citizenship ceremony, Australia Day Ambassador Address, 2020 Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year announcement, community BBQ. Ambassador: Mr Len Pascoe NARRANDERA SHIRE COUNCIL From 7am: Community Walk, All Australia Car Display, live entertainment and Official Ceremony at Cooke Park, family fun at Northparkes Oval and pool party with free entry at Parkes Aquatic Centre. Ambassador: Father Chris Riley AM PENRITH CITY COUNCIL 10am-5pm: A day of water play, activities and entertainment at Cables Wake Park and free entry at Ripples Penrith and St Marys. Ambassador: Mrs Heather Lee OAM PORT MACQUARIEHASTINGS COUNCIL All Day: Celebrate all things Australian at Town Green, Laurieton and Wauchope Showground including a variety of entertainment for all the family throughout the day. Ambassador: Mr Justin Herald PORT STEPHENS COUNCIL 8am-3.30pm: Community and Ceremonial events in Nelson Bay and Raymond Terrace (Riverside Park) with fun events for all the family. Ambassador: Mr Ron Delezio QUEANBEYANPALERANG REGIONAL COUNCIL All Day: Community and Ceremonial events hosted at the Braidwood Serviceman’s Club plus Free Family Fun Event at Queanbeyan Park. Ambassador: Mr Tim Shaw RANDWICK CITY COUNCIL 10am-12:30pm: This year we will be holding a community celebration at Maroubra Beach from 10am to 12.30pm on Sunday 26 January 2020. Ambassador: Ms Susie Maroney OAM RICHMOND VALLEY COUNCIL 9am-1pm: A program of events at the Casino Drill Hall Precinct for the whole family. SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL 7am-11am: The day includes a huge $4 breakfast, citizenship ceremony, civic ceremony and free entertainment. Ambassador: Ms Joanna Savill SINGLETON COUNCIL (25TH & 26TH JAN) 6.30pm-10pm: Twilight entertainment on January 25 will be provided by Audio Vixen. There will be a classic car display, food trucks, children’s area and licenced area at the Civic Green. The fun continues with a traditional barbecue breakfast and the citizen award ceremony on Australia Day. SNOWY MONARO REGIONAL COUNCIL All Day: Celebrations and awards at Cooma and Bombala. Events, entertainment and side shows for all age groups to enjoy. Ambassadors: Mr Bruce Elder (Bombala) and Mrs MaryRuth Mendel (Cooma) SNOWY VALLEYS COUNCIL Snowy Valleys Council will host an official Snowy Valleys Australia Day Awards ceremony in Tumut’s Stockwell Gardens. Australia Day is also celebrated at local community run events in Adelong, Batlow, Talbingo and Tumbarumba. Ambassador: Mrs Cheryl Koenig OAM SUTHERLAND SHIRE COUNCIL 1pm-9pm: A spectacular program of live music and entertainment with some of Australia’s best performers across two event sites - Cronulla and Menai District. TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL 8am-10.30am: Celebrations and awards at Barraba, Manilla and Nundle. A great array of events and entertainment for all age groups to enjoy. Ambassadors: Mr Gary Dawson OAM (Barraba, Manilla) and Mr Brian Debus (Nundle) AOM (Murrurundi) and Taylor Corry (Scone) UPPER LACHLAN SHIRE COUNCIL From 8am: Breakfast and an awards presentation at Gunning. Morning tea and awards at Crookwell. Lunch and awards presentation at Taralga. Ambassador: Ms Susie Elelman AM URALLA SHIRE COUNCIL From 11am: Street parade to Alma Park for the official ceremony, food stalls, jumping castle and merry-go-round. Ambassador: Mr Steve Widders WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL All Day: Fun activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Free community breakfast, celebrations and citizenship ceremony. Ambassador: Mr Brad Farmer AM WALCHA COUNCIL 7.30am-11am: Bacon and egg breakfast at McHattan Park, Walcha then awards and great events. Ambassador: Ms Narelle Campbell WALGETT SHIRE COUNCIL From 7:30am – 11am. Australia Day Breakfast and awards presentation at Lightning Ridge Bowling Club. Ambassador: Ms Catriona Rowntree WARREN SHIRE COUNCIL 8am-2pm: BBQ breakfast, Australia Day official ceremony, presentation and luncheon. Ambassador: Mr James Pittar WARRUMBUNGLE SHIRE COUNCIL All Day: Celebrations and award ceremonies in communities across Warrumbungle Shire. Ambassadors: Mr Anupam Sharma (Coolah) and Mr Jeremy Jones AM(Coonabarabran) WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL 8am-10:30am: BBQ breakfast and family fun day with a Citizenship ceremony. WENTWORTH SHIRE COUNCIL From 8am: Australia Day Breakfast at Gloucester Park. Ambassador: Ms Sally Padey 7.30am-5pm: Celebrations and breakfast at Buronga, Wentworth and Pooncarie then afternoon tea and entertainment at Dareton. Ambassador: Mr Rhys Muldoon TENTERFIELD SHIRE COUNCIL WILLOUGHBY CITY COUNCIL From 8:15am: Australia Day in Memorial Hall will include a breakfast, entertainment, awards ceremony, citizenship ceremony and the Tenterfield Highland Band. Ambassador: Dr Jamal Rifi AM 9:30am-11am: Citizenship and Australia Day Awards ceremony (RSVP to: events@willoughby.nsw.gov.au) followed by free sausage sizzle at The Concourse, Chatswood. Ambassador: Dr Cindy Pan THE HILLS SHIRE COUNCIL WINGECARRIBEE SHIRE COUNCIL All Day: A free event at Bella Vista Farm with fun, food and Aussie acts for everyone. Ambassador: Mr Eddie Woo All Day: Australia Day Ceremony at Berrima District Court house. Parade and Family Fun. Ambassador: Dr Brendan Nelson AO TEMORA SHIRE COUNCIL TWEED SHIRE COUNCIL All day: An array of activities and events across the shire at Kingscliff, Chinderah, Pottsville and Murwillumbah. ULLADULLA MILTON LIONS CLUB 9am-3pm: Community and Ceremonial events at Mollymook Beach Reserve including flag raising, a performance from the town band and Youth Music Scholarship finale. UPPER HUNTER SHIRE COUNCIL 10.30am-6pm: Celebrations and awards at Merriwa, Murrurundi and Scone. A great array of events and entertainment for all age groups to enjoy. Ambassadors: Mr Graham Ross VMM (Merriwa), Ms Lyndey Milan WOLLONDILLY SHIRE COUNCIL 8am-12pm: Free BBQ breakfast, Citizenship Ceremony and Australia Day Awards, live entertainment, kids activities, local displays and sausage sizzle. Ambassador: Ms Lindy Hou OAM WOLLONGONG CITY COUNCIL 8am-9pm: Wollongong Harbour activities for all ages. Rides, displays, competitions, food and more, ending with a light show over Belmore Basin. YASS VALLEY COUNCIL From 7.30am: BBQ breakfast, citizenship and awards ceremony and a range of family activities at Coronation Park. Ambassador: Mr Ben Farinazzo.