Australia Day
Australia Day is a special day in the Lachlan Shire community.
Celebrations are held at venues at each town and village throughout the Shire each year.
Local Australia Day Awards are announced at the official Australia Day Ceremony by the Australia Day Ambassador.
In 2025 this ceremony will be held in Condobolin.
Australia Day Award Nominations 2025
Each year the people of Lachlan Shire Council are invited to nominate fellow citizens for the NSW Local Citizen of the Year Awards. The awards recognise outstanding achievement during the past year and/or contribution to the local community over a number of years. It is the perfect opportunity to honour people who make a difference in our community.
AWARD CATEGORIES
- Lachlan Shire Citizen of the Year
- Lachlan Shire Young Citizen of the Year
- Lachlan Shire Community Service Award (Australia Day Award)
- Lachlan Shire Sportsperson of the Year
- Lachlan Shire Event of the Year
- Lachlan Shire Environmental Citizen of the Year
Nominees for the Lachlan Shire Council 2025 Local Australia Day Awards have been announced.
The Awards will be presented on Australia Day, Sunday, 26 January 2025 by Lachlan Shire Council Mayor, Cr John Medcalf OAM and the Australia Day Ambassador, Ms Donna Burton OAM, at the local awards and citizenship ceremony to be held at the SRA Pavillion, Condobolin, commencing at 8:00am.
The community is invited to attend the free Australia Day community breakfast in Condobolin at the SRA Pavilion to be held from 7:00am – 8:00am. This will be followed by announcement of the Award winners and a Citizenship Ceremony.
The nominees for 2025 are:
- Danial Wallace
- Kathy Parnaby
- Juliete King
- Brad Hart
- Tony Broadley
- Micheal Whighton
- Eli O’Brian Yates
- Janelle Ireland
- Anna Rose-Ward
- Drew Medcalf
- Shirley Johnson
- Meredith Ervin
- Vicki Hanlon
- Zahn Norris
- Lake Cargelligo Womens Bowling Club Grade 4 Pennant Team
- Condobolin International Women’s Day High Tea
- Unveiling of the Tullibigeal Ladies Fire Truck
- Mayfield Hotel Australia Day Event
What's On around Lachlan Shire
Condobolin
7:00am - Free community breakfast - Lachlan Shire Australia Day Award and Citizenship Ceremony SRA Pavilion Diggers Avenue Condobolin. Meet our Australia Day Ambassador. Donna Burton OAM - Donna the Astronomer.
Lake Cargelligo
8:00am Free breakfast Lake Cargelligo Memorial Swimming Pool - Award Ceremony - Free pool entry, slushies and mega inflatables for the kids.
Tottenham
A family-friendly afternoon at the Tottenham Memorial Swimming Pool 12:00pm - free entry for everyone, lots of fun with inflatable toys, free BBQ from 6:00pm, followed by the Australia Day Award announcements. Meet our Australia Day Ambassador
Tullibigeal
Tullibigeal Community Hall 12:30pm - Free lunch courtesy of the Progress Association. After lunch don't miss all the fun activities at the Mayfield Hotel from 2pm including yabbie races, bush sports, slushies, a bushman's relay, free BBQ and live music.
Albert
Meet our Australia Day Ambassador at the Rabbit Trap Hotel during the afternoon