Australia Day 2025

Published on 26 November 2024

Residents are invited to mark Australia Day on Sunday 26 January, 2025 at the Central Goldfields Shire Australia Day free, family event at the Station Domain, Maryborough.

A free breakfast and children’s activities will commence at 8.30am followed by official proceedings at 9.15am. The Australia Day Awards – including Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Award of the Year – will also be announced.

The event will also include a Citizenship Ceremony where new residents will become Australian Citizens.

Medallions will also be presented to all babies born during 2024 and books will also be presented to all four-year-old children starting kindergarten in 2025.

Details of other events at townships across our Shire will be updated here as they are confirmed.

Registrations for new born children's medallions and kinder books are now open.

Video of the Maryborough event in 2024 highlights the contribution of our community, volunteers, Council staff and government representatives:

To receive a digital photo of your participation in the 2024 event, email:media@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

Please note: Council acknowledges that January can be a difficult time for First Nations People when conversations often focus on our National Identity.

Aboriginal culture dates back more than 80,000 years, and it has been a long struggle over generations for recognition.

It’s important for us to remember that Australia Day is not a day of celebration for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Whilst they have great pride in their heritage, Australia Day reminds them of past loss. It is these feelings that we consider as they are a legitimate part of our national day.

As a Council we are committed to Reconciliation and are working towards a more inclusive community in partnership with our Traditional Owners of the Dja Dja Wurrung and all our First Nations residents.