Australia Day is a time for communities to come together to reflect, celebrate and recognise the people and places that make our region special.
Across our towns and districts, a range of Australia Day events will be held on Monday 26 January, including community breakfasts, citizenship ceremonies, awards presentations, family activities and local celebrations.
This page will be regularly updated as new events are confirmed. We encourage community groups, councils and not-for-profit organisations to submit their Australia Day activities so locals can stay informed and take part.
Check back often for the latest event details, times and locations — and join us in celebrating Australia Day across our region.
Balonne Shire Council
Balonne Shire Council invites the community to celebrate Australia Day with a full day of activities in St George.
Start the morning with a free community breakfast, followed by Australia Day award presentations recognising local nominees, and a Citizenship Ceremony welcoming new Australians.
Later in the day, enjoy dachshund races, pie-eating and arm-wrestling competitions, and live music at the Australian Hotel, or cool off with free entry to the pool.
Festivities will take place at the Amphitheatre, St George’s Terrace.
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Bogan Shire Council
Bogan Shire Council will host the Australia Day Ceremony and free community event on Monday 26th of January at Davidson Park (Pangee Street).
The morning will begin with a free community BBQ from 8:00am, generously cooked by volunteers from the Pony Club Committee.
The official Australia Day Ceremony will commence at 9:00am, featuring Australia Day Ambassador, Yianni Johns, along with children’s activities and the announcement of the Australia Day Colouring Competition winners.
In addition, Bogan Shire Council will be offering free entry to the swimming pool all day.
AUSTRALIA DAY COLOURING COMPETITION 2026
Australia Day Colouring Competition 2026 – is once again proudly supported by Aeris Resources and is also now open.
Colouring pages can be found on the Bogan Shire Council website with hard copies available at the Council front counter and the Bogan Shire Library.
Some great prizes to be won for the kids!
COLOURING SUBMISSIONS: Close January 12, 2026.
Submissions can be handed in at the Bogan Shire Council or Library Front counter.
Postal entries can be sent to:
Bogan Shire Council
PO Box 221
NYNGAN NSW 2825
Bourke Shire Council
Bourke Shire Council invites residents and visitors to come together for Australia Day on Monday the 26th of January, at Darling Park, Bourke.
Enjoy a community breakfast from 8am, provided by the Bourke Men’s Shed, followed by the Australia Day Awards Ceremony from 9am.
The ceremony will recognise outstanding members of our community and include the announcement of Citizen of the Year, Volunteer Awards, Sportsperson awards and Community Event of the Year.
2026 Australia Day Ambassador, Mr Allan Sparkes will share also share his reflections on the day.
After the ceremony head to the pool for an afternoon of family-friendly fun.
Brewarrina Shire Council
Brewarrina Shire Council invites the community to the 2026 Australia Day Awards on Monday January 26, at the Brewarrina Memorial Pool.
Proceedings begin with a free BBQ breakfast from 8am, followed by the Australia Day Awards Ceremony at 9am, celebrating the achievements and contributions of community members.
Stay on after the ceremony for inflatable slides and family fun.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Cobar Shire Council
Cobar Shire Council invites the community to come together for Australia Day, on Monday the 26th of January.
The day kicks off at 8am with the CATS Triathlon, followed by the CATS Mini’s Triathlon at 9am. At 10am, enjoy the Cobar Youth Council’s Great Duck Race, before the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony at 11am.
From 12 midday, there’s the Yabbies Business House Relay, and a free BBQ served by the Cobar Rotary Club from 12.30pm. The afternoon wraps up with free water inflatables and a slide from 1pm.
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Paroo Shire Council
Paroo Shire Council invites everyone to celebrate Australia Day with free community events across the shire.
In Cunnamulla, enjoy a free breakfast at the Cunnamulla Pool from 8am, followed by Australia Day Awards with Ambassador Roly Sussex OAM, plus kids activities including a 50-metre dash with cash prizes.
In Eulo, there’s a BBQ dinner at the Eulo Hall and Park from 4pm, along with games for all ages.
In Wyandra, breakfast will be held at The Beach from 7am, with games to follow.
And in Yowah, head to YOMSCI Hall from 11am for lunch and games.
Everyone is welcome, and all events are free.
Walgett Shire Council
Join the Walgett Shire community for the Australia Day Awards Breakfast on Monday, 26th of January at the Collarenebri Bowling Club.
Enjoy a buffet breakfast from 9:00am, followed by the Australia Day Awards ceremony at 9:30am, celebrating the people who make a positive difference across Walgett Shire.
Everyone is welcome to attend and share in a morning of community pride, recognition and celebration.
Warren Shire Council
Warren Shire Council invites the community to celebrate Australia Day and meet 2026 Australia Day Ambassador, Warren Potent OLY JP.
Join the celebrations at the Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre, Victoria Park, starting with a free BBQ breakfast from 8:30am.
The Australia Day ceremony begins at 9:45am, followed by a speech from Warren Potent at 10am and the Awards Presentation at 10:30am.
Go along, enjoy the morning, and meet one of Australia’s sporting greats this Australia Day in Warren.
