On January 26, Narrandera Shire Council invite members of the Narrandera Shire to come together to reflect, respect and celebrate – because we’re all part of the story.

Mayor Cr Neville Kschenka said Australia Day 2021 will provide an important opportunity for Narrandera Shire to reflect on the challenges of the past year, respect the sacrifices and contributions of those who responded in a time of need and celebrate being together and being Australian.

“In the past year Australia has faced immense challenges – drought, bushfire, floods and the coronavirus pandemic,” Mayor Kschenka said.

“Australia Day 2021 is a day for us to respect and thank the first responders and frontline workers who worked through fire, flood and pandemic to protect life and property, to support their communities and to keep our nation going.

“We reflect on the resilience of communities and the spirit of helping, giving and supporting that defines us as Australians.

“And we celebrate our nation’s place in the world – a proud multicultural nation built on shared values that allow us to enjoy the freedoms and opportunities that other nations aspire to.”

Mayor Kschenka said Australia Day is also a day to reflect on our nation’s past – a history which began more than 65,000 years ago with the First Australians – the world’s oldest living culture.

“It is also a day on which we respect and share the stories, histories and contributions of everyday Australians, because we’re all part of the story of Australia.”

Official Australia Day celebrations in Narrandera Shire include events at:

• Lake Talbot Water Park –  Australia Day Award & Citizenship Ceremony at 8.30am.
• Grong Grong Park – Flag Raising Ceremony at 9am
• Barellan Pool – Luncheon, Bush Poetry & Damper Competition at 12pm.

For more information visit www.narranderatourism.com.au.