Australia Day

Australia Day, January 26, is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories.

There are so many great things about our country; the people, the land, our diversity, our indigenous cultures, our freedom and democracy and our enduring spirit of mateship and fairness.

That is why the Glenelg Shire helps you to recognise this day by hosting Australia Day Celebrations in Casterton and Portland . Council also supports community organised activities in Heywood, Merino and Nelson.

CASTERTON, 8.00am
Island Park, M Carmichael Drive, Casterton
8.00am – Free BBQ breakfast & entertainment
9.00am – Flag raising ceremony – Australia Day Guest Speaker - Australia Day Awards

PORTLAND, 8.00am
Memorial Triangle, Portland Customer Service Centre, 71 Cliff Street, Portland
8.00am – Free BBQ breakfast & entertainment
9.00am – Flag raising ceremony – Australian Citizenship Ceremony - Australia Day Guest Speaker - Australia Day Awards

Council also proudly supports community organised activities in Heywood, Merino and Nelson.

NELSON - 8am at Bridge Park, Free BBQ breakfast – Entertainment – Flag Raising Ceremony - Nelson Citizen of the Year

MERINO - 11am at Merino Swimming Pool, Free BBQ & Entertainment, Presentation of Merino-Digby Citizen of the Year

HEYWOOD - 11.30am at the Banks of the Fitzroy River, Heywood (Bring a chair or rug) Flag raising ceremony - Heywood Citizen of the Year – Australia Day Guest Speaker - Free BBQ lunch at 12.30pm

If you have any enquiries regarding Australia Day events, please contact Council Support Coordinator Kylie Walford 5522 2294 or kwalford@glenelg.vic.gov.au