Tuesday 6 January 2009

Australia Day 2008 celebrations on the NSW North Coast

"Australia Day, January 26, is the biggest day of celebration in the country and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories.

On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation. It's the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future." http://www.australiaday.com.au/

In the Clarence Valley:

Whoever you are, wherever you live, you are invited to CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA DAY IN YOUR OWN NEIGHBOURHOOD by hosting a BBQ in your backyard, street, cul de sac or park and Council will pick up the bill.
This Australia Day, we are taking the party to your door - you just need to stick your hand up with a "I'll have one of those mate".
I'm in - how do I get the snags?
To apply for a BBQ package, call Council's Events Coordinator on 6645 0229, email edu@clarence.nsw.gov.au or download an application form from clarence.nsw.gov.au before 7 January 2009. BE QUICK, limited number of packages available. Individuals, households and community groups based in the Clarence Valley are all welcome to apply.
So have some fun in the sun with your neighbourhood on Australia Day, while the snags sizzle, the hamburgers fry and the backyard cricket shouts howzat!..........

At Ballina:

It's a double celebration…. Australia Day and the Ballina Bowling Club Centenary Celebrations!
Join us on Monday 26 January in Hampton Park (Moon & Bentinck Sts) between 9am and 5pm and help us celebrate all things Oz.
The day kick starts at 9am with a special breakfast... so get here early! At 10am the official award and citizenship ceremonies will get underway.
After the official ceremony, grab the kids and don't miss the fun of the jumping castle, merry-go-around and ferris wheel. If they love animals and reptiles then head over to Old McDonald's Farm and Reptile Park and delight in their squeals of delight as they get to know the animals and reptiles a little better.
Relax and sit back and tap your toes to the live entertainment from Fossil Rock and enjoy aboriginal dancers, rock 'n' roll dancers and individual buskers and performers vying for your attention.
A number of food vans including the Lions Club BBQ and a licensed drink tent will be available on the day to satisfy your Aussie thirst and hunger pains.

At Tweed Heads:

Held at Uki Sports Club House, Kyogle Road, Uki this Australia Day Celebrations begins at 10.30am with Musical Entertainment by Ian Holston & Ayesha Gough followed by an Official Program with speeches by the Australia Day Ambassador and Federal and State Members, and the presentation of the Australia Day Awards.
Councillor Joan van lieshout, Mayor of Tweed will then conduct the Citizenship Ceremony. Finishing around 12.30pm with the singing of the National Anthem and a light lunch.

In the Richmond Valley:

A community celebrations with attractions to surprise any age.
Enjoy good food, music, markets and activities for the whole family between 10am and 3pm on Monday 26 January.
Staged in and around the New Italy Museum on the Pacific Highway just south of Woodburn.

At Coffs Harbour:

The official Coffs Harbour celebrations this Australia Day started with a Flag-raising Ceremony at the cenotaph in Vernon Street at 8.30am, followed by a Citizenship Ceremony inside the Coffs Ex-Services Club, after which the 2008 Australia Day Awards were presented to the winners by Coffs Harbour Mayor, Councillor Keith Rhoades.
At the Citizenship Ceremony, 59 residents of Coffs Harbour coming from 18 different countries became Australian citizens by pledging allegiance to Australia. Each was presented with their certificate of Australian citizenship and a gift. Read more about citizenship ceremonies here.

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