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Young residents will need to register their attendance with Hilltops Council if they wish to attend this year's Australia Day ceremony at the Town Hall.
After initially announcing an invite only event, council said on Thursday the increase in number of guests permitted is due to a relaxation of the current NSW health orders for Australia Day events.
Residents who would like to attend on the day will need to register for the event with the Young Visitor Information Centre by emailing vic@hilltops.nsw.gov.au or calling 1800 628 233 by 1pm Monday, January 25, 2021.
Numbers are limited however the event will be live-streamed on the Hilltops Council Facebook page for those who are unable to secure a registration.
Last year's ceremony was at Young Town Hall due to poor air quality from the state's bushfires.
The Australia Day event has been held at Carrington Park in previous years.
Wombat village will celebrate Australia Day with a number of attractions and activities throughout the day at Wagenbah Oval.
Ambassadors to the region include radio broadcaster Graham Ross (Harden and Wombat), and former Australian cricketer Geoff Lawson (Young).
Boorowa ambassador film producer Sue Milken will not be attending. Full details from Hilltops Council below.
WOMBAT
In Wombat village an Australia Day event organised by the Wombat Progress Association will be held at Wagenbah Oval from 10am. The official program will include the presentation of awards: the Wombatian Citizen of the Year (senior and junior), Wombat Sports Person of the Year (senior and junior) or Environment Achievement Award (senior and junior).
The event also has a big line up of other attractions, including a tractor pull, antique engine display, vintage cars, best dressed Australiana, market stalls, free sausage sizzle and best decorated bike award.
YOUNG
The ceremony will commence at 9.30am with the Acknowledgement of Country by Isabel Newham-Clarke, followed by a welcome by Hilltops Council, the Citizenship Ceremony and Australian Affirmation Ceremony. This will be followed by the introduction of Australia Day Ambassador Geoff Lawson. The Australia Day Award announcements and presentations of Business Award, Junior Citizen and Citizen of the Year.
BOOROWA
The Boorowa Australia Day Official Ceremony has changed venue and will now be held at the Boorowa Ex-Services Club. The day will begin at 9.30am with the flag raising ceremony, official speeches and the awards presentations. An Australia Day luncheon will then be held at 12.30pm. Afternoon activities include bowls, children's fun run, balladeers and yarn spinners, and golf with these activities taking place at the Boorowa Recreation Club and the Boorowa Ex-Services Club. Numbers for the ceremony and lunch will be limited so register at the Boorowa Ex-Services Club to ensure a place.
HARDEN
The Harden-Murrumburrah Australia Day event will feature an Ambassador's address from Better Homes & Gardens Television presenter Graham Ross. The celebrations start at Newson Park from 8am with breakfast and local musicians providing entertainment. The presentation of awards acknowledging community volunteers will follow. Those taking part are invited to bring their own chair or picnic rug.
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