Celebrate what’s great, mate

SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council is inviting everyone to enjoy a great Australia Day on 26 January with celebrations and Australia Day awards ceremonies to be held at Warwick and Stanthorpe.
Mayor Cr Peter Blundell said Australia Day was the perfect opportunity to have a family day out and celebrate everything that is great about Australia.
“Celebrations for Stanthorpe will begin at 2pm at Weeroona Park. There will be musical entertainment, a barbecue, flag raising, citizenship ceremony and the Australia Day awards ceremony.
“Celebrations for Warwick will begin at 10am and this year will be held at Glengallan Homestead. Council is really looking forward to Australia Day celebrations and the awards ceremony at Glengallan where rich Australian history and culture is preserved and honoured.
“Glengallan Homestead will open on Australia Day from 8am with its usual markets and will also have traditional Aussie fare, games and entertainment.
“We look forward to seeing many people at both celebrations and also paying tribute to our local heroes during the awards ceremonies,” he said.
Cr Blundell said other smaller communities, such as Killarney, Pratten and Allora, are also celebrating Australia Day in their own way and he encouraged residents to participate in these local events.