Australia Day 2025
Published on 26 November 2024
Residents were 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 commenced 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 – were also announced.
The event included a Citizenship Ceremony where new residents became Australian Citizens.
Medallions were also presented to all babies born during 2024 and free books were also presented children starting kindergarten in 2025.
Australia Day Events in Central Goldfields Shire:
Maryborough
Free breakfast from 8.30am - Maryborough Station Domain, prepared by the Salvation Army
The Shire's Australia Day Awards – including Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Award of the Year, following a free breakfast and kids activities. Our new citizens were sworn in, and medallions given out to our new babies who arrived in 2024. Kindergarten books were also handed out to children commencing kinder in 2025.
Bealiba
Bealiba Town Hall -Commenced at 11am, free BBQ (and lamingtons!) prepared by the CWA.
Carisbrook
Market Reserve - Free BBQ from 10.30am was provided by Carisbrook Lions Club, ceremony and award presentations.
Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill Community Centre - there was a Free BBQ from 11am and service.
Dunolly
Gordon Gardens - Free BBQ from 10am, prepared by the CFA.
Official address was at 11am
Talbot
Talbot RSL Park - Free breakfast from 8am, prepared by Talbot Today & Tomorrow
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.