RICHMOND Valley Council invites all residents and visitors to join the fun and celebrate what makes our country great on Australia Day at the Broadwater Community Hall on Sunday 26 January, from 9am.
This family-friendly event serves as the official celebration for the Richmond Valley Council area and is highlighted by the Richmond Valley Australia Day awards announcement, which gets underway at 10am.
The 16 nominees of these awards across six categories – Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year, Volunteer and Young Volunteer of the Year, Sportsperson and Young Sportsperson of the Year – represent the very best of what makes the Richmond Valley a rich and diverse place to live, work and play, and encompass all aspects of our community.
The nominees are: Ruby Beckenham; Neil Burnett; Indi Butcher; Calean Cooper; Philip Cornish; Paul Cowles; Travis Dhu; Shae Fuller; Joshua Fussell; Crystal Gill; Stephen Humphrys; Scott Lambeth; Melinda McLennan; Elyse McMaster; Christine Warren; and Abby Watson.
As part of the awards, a multimedia exhibition of photos and videos will be on display on the day, with each of our nominees telling their stories about working for their community. Following Australia Day, this exhibition will be moved to the Casino Community and Cultural Centre for an additional month’s viewing.
Mayor Robert Mustow will also have the honour of welcoming the newest Australian citizens to the Richmond Valley. Eleven people from all parts of the world will take the oath of allegiance to their new home, Australia, before the awards ceremony.
There’s plenty on offer to make this Australia Day one to remember for the whole family, with the hall and Broadwater Memorial Park filled with the sound of live music and children’s entertainment, as well as food and market stalls.
Come along and celebrate everything that is wonderful about our country and the Richmond Valley this Australia Day.
For further information, visit the Richmond Valley Australia Day Facebook page
