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AUSTRALIA Sheep Station. I’m also looking forward Australia Day is a time to meeting the recipients of for us to reflect on our our Australia Day Awards. nation’s strengths and These dedicated community identity, and on our own members continue to personal journey,” Mayor strive to create a beautiful, Byrne said.“It’s also a time welcoming and inclusive Community News Community DAY to celebrate everything that environment, and I look makes The Hills Shire a great forward to honouring them place to live, grow and raise on the day. We have plenty a family. on offer, and residents and “One of my highlights visitors can look forward to of Australia Day is seeing a fantastic celebration filled FUNStory and photos by Bev Jordan Fly the flag at the Farm this Australia Day the joy on the faces of our with festive spirit, live music, newest Australian citizens activities for the kids, great Grab your hat and your family and head out to at our special Australia Day food and so much more. Bella Vista Farm for a free fun-packed Australia Citizenship Ceremony. I look “I hope to see you all Day organised by Hills Shire Council. forward to congratulating there,” Mayor Byrne added. The focus is on family fun Children’s entertainment with an impressive line-up group Hi-5, party group The For more information, visit The Hills Shire Council website, of Australian themed High Rollers Big Band and www.thehills.nsw.gov.au. entertainment and kids- The Voices Supergroup with dedicated zones. The free Taxiride’s Jason Singh, Boom The High Rollers fun kicks off at noon on Crash Opera’s Dale Ryder, Saturday, January 26 The X Factor winner Reece Big Band and will run until 9pm Mastin and Choirboys’ Mark when it concludes with a Gable will be performing spectacular fireworks. during the day. Lots of Hills Shire Mayor, There will also be fun for the Dr Michelle Byrne said rides, street food, roving there will be something performers and Australiana kids at Bella for everyone at this year’s displays including sheep Vista Farm Australia Day event. shearing, blacksmithing, whip Australia Day ON THE HAWKESBURY A variety of food The Hawkesbury will 2019 trucks with hot food and also welcome new citizens Celebrate Australia Day 2019 at a free family fun, food and fireworks refreshments will be at a special Citizenship community event proudly hosted by available throughout the Ceremony at 5:30pm on Hawkesbury City Council on Saturday, evening. The celebrations Friday, 25 January 2019 at 26 January 2019 from 4pm to 9pm. will conclude with a the Hawkesbury Regional It will be held at Governor Phillip Park, spectacular fireworks display Gallery, Windsor. Windsor from 4pm to 9pm. at 9pm on the river. The Hawkesbury’s 2019 Australia Day on the Australia Day Ambassador will Hawkesbury 2019 is proudly be author and motivational The special event will include: • Children’s activities and Jumping castles, a giant sponsored by Windsor RSL, speaker Cheryl Koenig OAM. • An outdoor stage with live games water slide, face painting Hawkesbury Race Club, See www.cherylkoenig.com. entertainment including • Roving Entertainment and many other fun activities Richmond Club, Hillbilly au for more details about the local artists and Lets • RAAF Striker Fire Truck on will entertain the kids Cider and Prismatic Events. Ambassador. Groove tonight Band site for public access 6pm while parents and carers • Waterslides and carnival to 8pm can relax and enjoy the Following the citizenship ceremony, the Australia Day rides • RAAF Base Richmond fly atmosphere by the beautiful Awards Ceremony will commence at Hawkesbury • Food and drink stalls plus over at 7:30pm Hawkesbury River. There is Regional Gallery at 7:30pm on Friday 25 January 2019. food trucks • Fireworks also the recently completed RSVP [email protected] or call 4560 4404. • Free face painting • No BYO alcohol, bags playspace at Governor Phillip Visit Council’s homepage www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au checked upon entry. 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