1/20Stuart Holm has received a service medal from Defence and a commendation from the NSW Premier for his contributions during the bushfires. (Credit: Adam Daunt)
Coraki wows as it hosts Australia Day
Check out the best photos from Richmond Valley Council’s celebrations.
2/20Stuart Holm was recognised as Richmond Valley Council's volunteer of the year at their Australia Day 2021 ceremony. (Credit: Adam Daunt)
3/20Lachlan Coe was awarded Richmond Valley Council's Young Sportsperson of the year award. (CREDIT: Adam Daunt)
4/20Lachlan Coe with his family after the award presentation. (Credit: Adam Daunt)
5/20Afrel Newman and her son, John Libiran after getting their Australian Citizenship.
6/20Award winners Lachlan Coe, Paul Bengtson and Stuart Holm plus award nominees Sky-Maree Oldham, Ella Keep, Connor Turner, Paul Cowles, Michelle Pagotto, Trish Brims and Gwendolyn Gray.
7/20New Australian Citizens Afrel Newman, John Libiran, Rowena Innes and Jinapat Munro.
8/20Richmond Valley Council citizen of the year Paul Bengtson receiving his award. (Credit: Adam Daunt)
9/20Richmond Valley Council citizen of the year Paul Bengtson receiving his award. (Credit: Adam Daunt)
10/20Jinapat Munro, Rowena Innes, Afrel Newman and John Libiran with their citizenships. (Credit: Adam Daunt)
11/20George Thompson and Richmond Valley Council mayor Robert Mustow.
12/20The Coraki community turned out in good number to partake in Richmond Valley Council's Australia Day celebrations.
13/20Page MP Kevin Hogan speaking at Richmond Valley Council's ceremony. (Credit: Adam Daunt)
14/20(L-R) Afrel Newman, John Libiran, Rowena Innes and Jinapat Munro receiving their citizenship. (Credit: Adam Daunt)
15/20Rowena Innes with Page MP Kevin Hogan and Richmond Valley Council mayor Robert Mustow at the citizenship ceremony.
16/20Jinapat Munro with Page MP Kevin Hogan and Richmond Valley Council mayor Robert Mustow. (Credit: Adam Daunt)
17/20Afrel Newman and her son, John Libiran, with Page MP Kevin Hogan and Richmond Valley Council mayor Robert Mustow at the citizenship ceremony.
18/20Skippy even made a visit at the ceremony.
19/20The ceremony featured several of these hand painted Indigenous artworks displayed throughout the memorial park. (Credit: Adam Daunt)
20/20The RVC event also featured numerous arts and craft stores from around the region.
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