Australia Day

2026 - Churchill

It was a cool morning with an easterly breeze. Bill Rowley was playing a selection of Australian songs fpr the 2026 Australia Day comemoration. Visit page ...

2026 - Yinnar

The Yinnar and District Community Association hosted the Australia Day Celebration at Centenary Park, with approximately 100 residents and guests present. Visit page ...

2026 - Boolarra

Another great Australia Day celebration at Railway Park in Boolarra with around 150 people turning out to enjoy the mild weather, an egg and bacon sandwich and a chance to have a chin wag with friends they do not run into often. Visit page ...

2025 - Churchill

Laurie Marks - Churchill Citizen of the Year. Laurie is a highly regarded community leader, a proud Aboriginal man, and passionate about promoting Aboriginal culture. He shows great strength and support to his family and community Visit page ...

2025 - Yinnar

Australia Day celebrations in Yinnar started well with a beautiful sunny morning. The attendance was better than expected given that the day had fallen on a long weekend. Visit page ...

2025 - Boolarra

Another great Australia Day celebration at Railway Park in Boolarra with around 120 people turning out to enjoy the mild weather, an egg and bacon sandwich and a chance to have a chin wag with friends they do not run into often. Visit page ...

2024 Churchill

January 24 had seen rain come in later in the day and continue through the night. January 25 dawned fine but cool and the Awards ceremony went ahead outside as usual. Visit page ...

2024 Yinnar and District

At Yinnar, an egg and bacon breakfast was once again supplied to a crowd of approximately 150 by the Yinnar and District Lions club. Visit page ...

2023 Boolarra

After the run of hot weather we had been experiencing, it was good to get a cooler day for Australia Day in Boolarra Visit page ...

2023 Churchill

The Churchill Australia Day Community Citizen of the Year award ceremony was held at Churchill Place in Philip Parade. Visit page ...

2023 Boolarra

Another enjoyable and sociable Australia Day for Boolarra. Visit page ...

2023 Yinnar and District

Our usual group of supporters helped us to get underway. Yinnar and District Lions club provided a great breakfast washed down with tea and coffee from the Historical Society Visit page ...

2022

A magnificent bright sunny warm morning welcomed the eager crowd at Australia Day ceremonies around the district Visit page ...