With Australia Day fast approaching, the only problem Gunnedah shire’s residents will face is which fun events to attend.
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This year, the community is spoilt for choice with activities in Gunnedah on the Namoi River, Gunnedah Rugby Club and our pubs and clubs, and in Mullaley at the Post Office Hotel.
Gunnedah’s Australia Day Working Group, which is affiliated with Gunnedah Shire Council, will host the a number of festivities in conjunction with several community groups and local businesses.
For more information on the council events or to book tickets, visit www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au
An Australia Day trivia night will be held at the Gunnedah Golf Club on January 24 at 7pm.
Gunnedah Shire Council will then usher in Australia Day with the annual Australia Day Awards dinner at the Gunnedah Town Hall at 7pm on January 25.
On Australia Day, Mullaley Post Office Hotel will host activities from 11am, with a jumping castle, barbecue, meat raffles, yabby races, and live music at 2pm.
In Gunnedah, activities wwill kick-off bright and early with a triathlon at the Gunnedah heated pool from 6.30am.
Donnelly Fields will see plenty of action throughout the day, with a church ceremony at 8am, followed by a citizenship ceremony at 8.30am. There will be free kids activities and a sausage sizzle from 10.30am. Don’t miss the pet parade at 10am. All dogs must be registered, microchipped and on leads.
Woolshed Reserve will be abuzz with activity from 9am, with a fire brigade fun day hosted by Gunnedah Fire and Rescue.
This year, Aussiefest will be launched from 11am-6pm at the Gunnedah Rugby Club. Activities include touch shootouts, magic miles, dash for cash, dog dash, junior ninja warrior and beer mile individuals and team events. The bar will be open with strictly no BYO alcohol.
Visit www.facebook.com/aussiefestgunnedah/ for more information on Aussiefest.
A highlight of the Australia Day event is the much-anticipated Gunnedah Raft and Craft Race, which starts from Cushan’s Reserve at 9.15am.
Families can cap off their afternoon with a free screening of Blinky Bill at The Civic Theatre at 2pm.
Local pubs and clubs will also be getting in the spirit of Australia Day with family-friendly activities, Australian food specials and live music all afternoon and evening. Highlights will include an Aussie bake-off competition, eating competition and yabby races.
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