The complete Australia Day events guide

The stage is set for another big Australia Day and whether you’re heading into the city or celebrating at home, The Daily Telegraph has the comprehensive guide of events across the state. SEE HOW YOUR AREA IS CELEBRATING.

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The stage is almost set for another big Australia Day and The Daily Telegraph has the comprehensive guide of events across the state today.

Thousands will flock to Sydney Harbour for a specially curated festival of non-stop entertainment on the water, in the sky and on the foreshore.

There is plenty to see and do for those staying at home over the public holiday long weekend with council-planned celebrations featuring free live music, fireworks and indigenous ceremonies.

A festival of non-stop entertainment is planned for Sydney Harbour.

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Here is the complete list of activities and events planned for your area.

SYDNEY HARBOUR

1. P&O CRUISE SHIPS

All day | Sydney Harbour

Come down early to see these impressive cruise ships up close as they join us to celebrate Australia Day. P&O Cruises will be showcasing the Pacific Eden and Pacific Explorer on Sydney Harbour, with Pacific Aria passing through to and from White Bay.

2. LORD MAYOR’S CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY

10.30am-11.15am | Tallawoladah Stage, Campbells Cove

Welcome to Oz! Join the Lord Mayor of Sydney in welcoming our newest Australian citizens, at the Tallawoladah Stage next to the Overseas Passenger Terminal.

3. NSW TRUE BLUES

10.00am-4.00pm | Overseas Passenger Terminal Awesome giveaways all day long! Meet NSW Blues legends, collect your Blatchys Blues wig and get your photo with the men’s and women’s State of Origin Shields.

4. CHILL OUT ZONE

10.00am-4.00pm | Overseas Passenger Terminal (Food trucks and wharf open until 9.30pm) Enjoy live music and gourmet food trucks. Try origami or explore a world of books inside Russ the Story Bus.

5. TALLAWOLADAH STAGE

12.30am-4.00pm | Campbells Cove Stories, music, song and dance with The Koomurri Aboriginal Dance Troupe, right next to the Overseas Passenger Terminal.

6. FERRYTHON

11.00am-11.30am | Sydney Harbour One of Australia’s most iconic free events is back. Our beloved ferries race from Circular Quay to Shark Island and then back to a glorious finish at the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Pack a picnic, gather on the foreshore and barrack for your favourite ferry. Toot toot!

Presented by Sydney Festival.

Free live music and DJ sessions are part of the Sydney foreshore Australia Day celebrations. Picture: Supplied

7. SALUTE TO AUSTRALIA

11.30am-12.05pm | Sydney Harbour

A stirring 21-gun military salute from our armed forces and the awe-inspiring HMAS Choules. Hear the NSW Governor’s Address then join a crowd of epic choirs — young and old from across NSW — to sing our national anthem to the sky as RAAF fast jets soar overhead.

8. TUG & YACHT BALLET

12.05pm-12.15pm | Circular Quay

It’s the waltz to watch from the water’s edge. An eclectic company of yachts, tugboats, jet skis and ferries dance effortlessly across the harbour in a magically choreographed show.

9. IN THE SKY

12.00pm-2.00pm | Above Sydney Harbour RAAF fast jets, a Navy helicopter and a Qantas aircraft shoot across the sky before Red Berets parachute over Farm Cove.

10. AUSTRALIA DAY HARBOUR PARADE

12.45pm-2.00pm | Sydney Harbour Bridge

Look out! The harbour is recast with bright colours and flags, with an armada of vessels of all shapes and sizes parading the waves.

11. TALL SHIPS RACE

1.00pm-1.30pm | Bradleys Head to Sydney Harbour Bridge

The tall ships battle to win the coveted Tall Ships Trophy. Find a spot to watch but be prepared: their cannons will boom. Afterwards, step on board and explore historic ships at the Overseas Passenger Terminal.

12. 183RD AUSTRALIA DAY REGATTA

From 1.30pm | Eastern Sydney Harbour

Proudly sailing since 1837! All manner of vessels from 18-foot skiffs to radio-controlled models set sail in the race of the ages.

13. AUSTRALIA DAY LIVE 2019

6:30pm-9.30pm — Circular Quay

Australia’s biggest music stars rock out along with a flotilla of yachts, jet skis, flyboarders and spectacular fireworks. Yothu Yindi and The Treaty Project will perform on the Tallawoladah Stage while Kate Ceberano, Ricki Lee, Anthony Callea, Karise Eden, Conrad Sewell, Jon Stevens, Harts and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra perform at the Sydney Opera House. Sydney Opera House Forecourt is ticketed and has reached capacity. Live on ABC TV from 7.30pm. Tickets at australiaday.com.au but will sell out.

THE ROCKS

14. GIO OZ DAY 10K WHEELCHAIR RACE

9.00am-10.30am | The Rocks

It’s the 30th anniversary of the hottest race on wheels. The champions of the chairs rip up the Rocks in the fastest street circuit race you’ll ever see. (Watch along Hickson Road or George Street near Circular Quay.)

15. WARRANE DJ STAGE

12.00pm-6.00pm | The Rocks

Whatever your groove, you found it. Kick up your feet with food and drink from our licensed bar, or get down with dynamic musical artists SaxBeatz. Let their sweet sounds, from tropical house to delicious funk, take you away.

Activities are planned for The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Sydney foreshore and Barangaroo across the city. Picture: Supplied.

16. SYDNEY STREET PARTY

9.00am-6.00pm | The Rocks

Rock your senses at Australia’s favourite street party. With giant interactive games, roving performers and trucks full of tasty delights, what else could you want?

How about the local fashion, jewellery and original art of the world-famous Rocks Markets? Challenge your friends, meet your neighbours or just lose yourself in the family-friendly playground.

DARLING HARBOUR

17. CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

11.00am-3.00pm | Tumbalong Park

Welcome to a world of giggle-tainment. The superstars of children’s fun, The Wiggles, bring their irresistible songs to get you dancing in the morning (ticket allocation exhausted). Then jiggle just a little bit more with live music from The Vegetable Plot and The Beanies. Take an exciting workshop at the Circus Playground, marvel at the Big Science show or get involved with roving performers and the entertaining True Blue Bush Games.

18. AFTERNOON SUMMER SESSIONS

3.00pm-8.00pm | Tumbalong Park

Okay mum and dad, now it’s your turn to party. Darling Harbour comes to life all afternoon with fine dining and fantastic outdoor venues. Grab a drink at the pop-up bar then cut loose to some essential funk and soul music — including nine-piece funk-soul powerhouse band, The Bamboos, live on the main stage.

BARANGAROO

19. WUGULORA MORNING CEREMONY

7.45am-8.30am | Walumil Lawns at Barangaroo Reserve and Sydney Harbour Bridge

One country, one mob. As the sun rises, connect with the world’s oldest living culture. Join the Premier and Governor of NSW to celebrate our traditional custodians, watch Koomurri Aboriginal Dance Troupe perform a smoking ceremony, then sing the national anthem as the Aboriginal and Australian flags are raised on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

20. THE VIGIL

Overnight from dusk, 25 January | Barangaroo Reserve

Gather at dusk for the lighting of a fire. A vigil will be held overnight to reflect on the impact of colonisation in Australia, the significance of the day before the First Fleet arrived, and what happened after.

Presented by Sydney Festival.

Sydney Festival is presenting several of the events planned for the city. Picture: Supplied

21. ALWAYS

9-27 January | Barangaroo Reserve

The headland hosts a large-scale sculpture by local Bangarra artist-in-residence Jacob Nash, featuring the declaration ‘ALWAYS’: always was, always will be. Presented by Sydney Festival.

NORTH SYDNEY

22. BBQ BY THE BRIDGE

10.00am-4.00pm | Bradfield Park, Milsons Point

The famous BBQ has gone global with delicious barbecued cuisines from around the world and free live entertainment. Kids can try some circus moves, face painting, a jumping castle and so much more!

23. VINTAGE BUSES

10.30am-5.00pm | Selected Sydney streets

Travel like it’s 1949 on a double decker from Sydney Opera House to North Sydney to enjoy the BBQ by the Bridge then ride back again!

AROUND THE CBD

24. AUSTRALIA DAY AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE

10.00am-5.00pm | Government House

Anyone for a picnic? Bring a basket and stroll the astonishing gardens in and around the Governor’s residence. Hosted tours are available on the hour.

25. FESTIVAL GARDEN

4.30pm until late | Hyde Park North

The Festival is in town! Head to Hyde Park to visit the Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent and Festival Garden. Enjoy a drink as the DJs spin records, or take in an audacious show (there are both free and ticketed performances).

Find out more at sydneyfestival.org.au.

BEYOND THE CBD

CAMPERDOWN

All day | Victoria Park

Make your way to Camperdown and celebrate the world’s oldest living culture with traditional dance performances, children’s craft workshops, live music, food and craft stalls. The main stage will showcase some of the best Indigenous music performers in the country. This is a family event and alcohol-free.

PARRAMATTA

All day | Parramatta Park

Featuring Sydney’s biggest hot air balloon display, the Big BBQ, the iconic CARnivale vintage car display and Parravision. Visit ausdayparramatta.com.au.

There is plenty to see and do for those not heading away for the long weekend. Picture: Supplied

ARMIDALE REGIONAL COUNCIL

5pm-10pm: Guyra Awards Ceremony on January 25 and Armidale Awards and Citizenship Ceremony on January 26 at the Town Hall. Ambassadors: TiffanyThomas-Kane (Armidale) and Gordon Bray AM (Guyra)

BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL

9am-11am: Celebrate with your local community this Australia Day in Ballina Shire.

BALRANALD SHIRE COUNCIL

8.30am-3.30pm: Join us for Australia Day celebrations and ceremonies in Balranald and Euston. Ambassador: Frank Ifield OAM

BATHURST REGIONAL COUNCIL

5.30pm-8pm: Celebrate your local community this Australia Day in Bathurst. Ambassador: Greg Donovan

BAYSIDE COUNCIL

8.15am-1pm: Celebrate your local community this Australia Day in Bathurst. Ambassador: Indira Naidoo

BEGA VALLEY SHIRE COUNCIL

7.30-12pm: Celebrate this Australia Day with your local community this Australia Day in Bega. Ambassador: Corey Payne.

BELLINGEN SHIRE COUNCIL

5.30pm-7.30pm: Come along and celebrate your local community at the Bellingen Australia Day awards ceremony. Ambassador: Donny Galella

BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL

All Day: Breakfast with your favourite feathered and furry animals at Featherdale Wildlife Park and celebrations at The Rooty Hill with free amusement rides, food stalls and a fireworks finale. Ambassador: Paul Fenech

BLAND SHIRE COUNCIL

7am-9am: Enjoy an Aussie breakfast with your local community. Ambassador: Bruce Elder

BLAYNEY SHIRE COUNCIL

8am-4pm: Blayney Shire Council is hosting the Australia Day barbecue breakfast and awards ceremony at Heritage Park with something for everyone at the Carcoar Village Festival. Ambassador: Joanna Savill

Barbecue breakfasts and lunches will be supplied by many councils across NSW. Picture: Supplied.

BLUE MOUNTAINS CITY COUNCIL

9am — 12pm: Come along this Australia Day to the Rotary Club of the Lower Blue Mountain’s Gnome Convention in Glenbrook Park. Ambassador: Graham Ross VMM

BOGAN SHIRE COUNCIL

8am-4pm: Celebrate with your local community in Bogan Shire. Ambassador: Gary Dawson OAM

BOURKE SHIRE COUNCIL

All Day: Spend Australia Day at the Bourke War Memorial Swimming Pool. Ambassador: Jay Allen

BREWARRINA SHIRE COUNCIL

All Day: Australia Day barbecue breakfast, games for kids and official reopening of the Brewarrina Swimming Pool. Ambassador: Ron Delezio

BROKEN HILL CITY COUNCIL

7am-11am: Celebrate in Broken Hill with a barbecue breakfast, awards ceremony and morning tea. Ambassador: Andy Paschalidis

BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL

All Day: Community events in Bangalow, Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay and Ocean Shores. Ambassador: Joel Pilgrim

CABONNE COUNCIL

10.30am-12.30pm: Enjoy Australia Day Celebrations at Cargo Village Green, Cudal Food Wine and Cultural Centre, Cumnock, Eugowra, Borenore, Nashdale, Canowindra
and at Manildra War Memorial Swimming Pool. Ambassador: Sarah Garnett

CAMDEN COUNCIL

9am-2pm: Citizenship and awards ceremony, community celebrations and the Macarthur Lions street parade. Ambassador: Susie Maroney OAM

CAMPBELLTOWN CITY COUNCIL

10am-12am: Citizenship and Awards Ceremony at Greg Percival Community Centre, Ingleburn and a day full of great music, free kids’ entertainment and delicious food at Koshigaya Park. Ambassador: Nicholas Gleeson

CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN COUNCIL

6pm-9.30pm: Join us at the home of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs to celebrate our first twilight Australia Day party. Ambassador: Jo Bridgen-Jones

CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL

1.30pm-9pm: Celebrate Australia Day at the Woy Woy foreshore and at The Entrance. Ambassador: Laurie Maher OAM

CITY OF CANADA BAY

8.30am-10.30am: Celebrate your local community and new citizens this Australia Day in the City of Canada Bay at The Connection, Rhodes. Ambassador: John Stanley

CITY OF PARRAMATTA COUNCIL

All Day: Enjoy non-stop entertainment from dusk until dawn at Parramatta’s all-day party in Parramatta Park and Australia’s largest Australia Day Citizenship ceremony where 1500 people will become new Australian citizens.

Ambassador: Anupam Sharma

The Wiggles are scheduled to perform at Sydney Harbour. Picture: Supplied

CITY OF RYDE COUNCIL

5pm-9pm: Join us at the City of Ryde’s annual family concert to celebrate Australia Day. Ambassador: Peter Wynn

COBAR SHIRE COUNCIL

7am onwards: Head to the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool to celebrate Australia Day. Ambassador: Brad Farmer

COOLAMON SHIRE COUNCIL

8am-12pm: Celebrate Australia Day in the Coolamon Shire with a community breakfast at Victory Gardens, Ganmain. Ambassador: Kath Koschel

COONAMBLE SHIRE COUNCIL

8am-11am: Barbecue breakfast by Coonamble Rotary followed by the Australia Day Ceremony at the Coonamble Showground Pavilion. A free breakfast, community awards and a watermelon eating competition at Gulargambone. Ambassadors: Dr Benjamin Veness (Coonamble) and Dr Clio Cresswell (Gulargambone)

COOTAMUNDRA GUNDAGAI COUNCIL

8am-12pm: Join the community of Cootamundra for our Australia Day celebrations at Jubilee Park, Cootamundra and Carberry Park, Gundagai. Ambassadors: Dr Stepan Kerkeyasharian AO (Cootamundra) and James Pittar (Gundagai)

COWRA SHIRE COUNCIL

8.15am-11am: Celebrate Australia Day in Cowra with a community barbecue and an awards ceremony. Ambassador: Valerie Parv

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

5pm-9pm: Join us at Holroyd Gardens for an evening of celebrations. Ambassador: Peter Maclean

DUBBO REGIONAL COUNCIL

7.30am-2.30pm: Community and Ceremonial events at Victoria Park, Dubbo and Cameron Park, Wellington. Ambassador: Debbie Watson OAM

DUNGOG SHIRE COUNCIL

8am-11.30am: Start off your Australia Day celebrations in Dungog with a barbecue breakfast at James Theatre Community Centre. Ambassador: Taylor Corrie

EDWARD RIVER COUNCIL

8am-11am: Celebrate Australia Day in the beautiful Waring Gardens, Deniliquin. Ambassador: Emma Rossi

EUROBODALLA SHIRE COUNCIL

8am-11am: Get together with your friends, family and neighbours at the Narooma Surf Club for an Aussie barbecue breakfast.

FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL

10am-4pm: There’s something for everyone. Ambassador: Arash Bordbar

FEDERATION COUNCIL

9am-12pm: Celebrate Australia Day in the beautiful Mulwala. Celebrations will include awards and fun for the whole family! Ambassador: Jeremy Jones

BBQs will be getting a workout on January 26 as families get together for January 26. Picture: Supplied

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL

7am-9am: Celebrate in Forbes with live entertainment and a barbecue breakfast and the Diggers family swim — all the fun and excitement of a swimming carnival with the relaxed vibe of an afternoon at the local pool.

Ambassador: Keith Potger

GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL

10am-9pm: The Georges River Council Australia Day Festival at Carss Bush Park includes Australia Day Awards, Citizenship Ceremony, spectacular entertainment and more.

Ambassador: Alexandra Moore

GILGANDRA SHIRE COUNCIL

7.30am-10.30am: Our Australia Day celebrations begin on Friday night with an all star Australia Day concert. Ambassador: Robyn Moore

GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL

8am-10am: Bring your family and friends along to the Glen Innes Australia Day celebrations! Ambassador: Sonia Ghandi

GOULBURN MULWAREE COUNCIL

3pm-9pm: Join us at the Marulan soccer fields. Ambassador: Catherine De Vrye

GREATER HUME COUNCIL

8am-11am: Kicks-off with a free barbecue breakfast at 8am at Walla Walla Sportsground. Ambassador: Victor Kovalenko OAM

GRIFFITH CITY COUNCIL

7.30am-12pm: Celebrate your local community this Australia Day in Griffith at the Annual Australia Day Awards and a fair dinkum, cheap as chips, Aussie celebration is going to be had at Pioneer Park from 7:30am.

Ambassador: Macinley Butson

GUNNEDAH SHIRE COUNCIL

8am-3pm: Celebrations at Donnelly Fiends, Cushan’s Reserve, Gunnedah Rugby Club and Gunnedah’s Aussie Games at the Memorial Pool. Ambassador: Warwick Nowland

GWYDIR SHIRE COUNCIL

8am-11am: Celebrate Australia Day in Bingara and Warialda with a barbecue breakfast and awards ceremony. Ambassador: Yianni Johns

HAY SHIRE COUNCIL

All Day: Delicious breakfast, the Flag Raising Ceremony, awards presentation and the Australia Day Address at the Hay Gaol Museum and fun for the whole family at the Hay Swimming Pool from 3pm. Ambassador: Matthew Levy OAM

Surf clubs along the NSW coast are also putting on activities for their local communities. Picture: Nathan Edwards

HAWKESBURY CITY COUNCIL

4pm-10pm: Free family fun with food, fireworks, children’s activities, waterslides and carnival games at Governor Phillip Park Windsor. Ambassador: Cheryl Koenig OAM

HILLTOPS COUNCIL

8am-12.30pm: Come along and celebrate Australia Day in Young, Harden and Boorowa with your family, friends and local community. Ambassadors: Donna Ciccia (Boorowa), Ed Fernon (Harden) and Lindy Hou OAM (Young)

HUNTERS HILL COUNCIL

9am-11am: Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony at Hunters Hill Town Hall. Ambassador: Michael Tomalaris

INNER WEST COUNCIL

4pm-9pm: Come down to Enmore Park and join in the Australia Day festivities. Ambassador: Amelia Farugia and Maria Venuti AM

INVERELL SHIRE COUNCIL

7.30am-10.30am: Celebrate Australia Day in Inverell at Victoria Park. Enjoy a free barbecue breakfast supplied by the Inverell-Macintyre Lions Club and live entertainment by the Inverell Pipe Band. Ambassador: James Fry

JUNEE SHIRE COUNCIL

All Day: Join us as we celebrate Australia Day in the Junee Shire with an official ceremony, fun run, barbecue breakfast and morning tea. Free entry to the Recreation Centre from 7am-12pm. Ambassador: Mark Warren

KEMPSEY SHIRE COUNCIL

5pm-7pm: Australia Day at the Slim Dusty centre will recognise and celebrate the contributions of community members who give their time, talent and efforts to enrich the lives of others. Ambassador: Diana Ryall AM

KIAMA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

10am-12pm: There’s something for everyone this Australia Day in Gerringong, Jamberoo, Kiama and Kiama Downs! Ambassador: Darren Coggan

KU-RING-GAI COUNCIL

10.30am-2pm: Families will enjoy a range of entertainment and activities this Australia Day in Bicentennial Park. Ambassador: Clyde Campbell

KYOGLE COUNCIL

8.30am-10.30am: Join us on Australia Day to recognise our local nominees, enjoy great food and have a fun day out! Ambassadors: Craig Goozee OAM (Kyogle) and Khushaal Vyas (Woodenbong)

Sydneysiders are advised to use public transport and leave the car at home. Picture: Supplied

LACHLAN SHIRE COUNCIL

All Day: Celebrations in Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo, Tullibigeal, Burcher and Tottenham. Ambassador: Bob Turner

LANE COVE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

10am-1pm: Celebrate with our newest Australians at this special 70th anniversary citizenship ceremony in the Lane Cove Plaza. Ambassador: Samantha Harris

LEETON SHIRE COUNCIL

All Day: There’s so much happening around Leeton Shire this Australia Day, so be sure to get out and celebrate what’s great on 26 January. Ambassadors: Geoff Coombes and Samantha Hollier-James

LISMORE CITY COUNCIL

8am-11.30am: Citizenship and Awards Ceremony followed by a community morning tea. Ambassador: Melanie Thomas

LITHGOW CITY COUNCIL

10am-3pm: Official Ceremonies in Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland. Ambassador: Scott McGregor

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

5pm-10pm: The Australia Day festivities at Woodward Park will be a fun day out for families and the local community. Ambassador: Susanne Gervay

LIVERPOOL PLAINS SHIRE COUNCIL

All Day: Australia Day Concert on January 24 at Quirindi RSL Club. Award presentations at the Royal Theatre, Warrah Creek Annual Twenty20 cricket match and barbecue dinner at Werris Creek. Ambassador: Josephine Peter

LOCKHART SHIRE COUNCIL

7am-12pm: Celebrate at the new Lockhart Swimming Pool Complex. Free entry. Ambassador: Ethan Butson

Fireworks displays are also planned for Sydney Harbour and areas across Sydney. Picture: Supplied

MAITLAND CITY COUNCIL

7.30am-3pm: Celebrate all of the greatest Aussie traditions. Ambassador: Kumar Pereira

MIDCOAST COUNCIL

7.30am-11am: Enjoy celebrations across the MidCoast Council region. Ambassadors: Kylie Hilder (Taree/Foster) and Brett Stibners OAM (Gloucester)

MID-WESTERN REGIONAL COUNCIL

8am-12pm: Join us and recognise the outstanding achievements of those within our community at Herbert St, Gulgong. Ambassador: David Hall OAM

MOREE PLAINS COUNCIL

8am-11.30am: Australia Day breakfast and celebrations at Jellicoe Park. Ambassador: George Ellis

MOSMAN CITY COUNCIL

9am-12.30pm: Citizenship ceremony, Drill Hall, Mosman. Ambassador: Dr Cindy Pan

MURRAY RIVER COUNCIL

7am-9.30am: Start with a barbecue breakfast, ceremonies and celebrations at Koondrook-Barham, Moulamein, Wakool and Tooleybuc. Ambassador: Mary-Ruth Mendel

MURRUM­BIDGEE COUNCIL

8am-11am: Celebrate in Coleambally with breakfast and an awards ceremony and barbecue lunch in Darlington Point. Ambassador: Ginny Stevens

NARRABRI SHIRE COUNCIL

7.30am-11am: Award Ceremony at the Crossing Theatre followed by barbecue breakfast on the Cross Theatre Lawn. Ambassador: Warren Potent

NARRANDERA SHIRE COUNCIL

8am-10.30am: Celebrations and family fun at Marie Bashir Park, Barellan and a delicious barbecue breakfast at Grong Grong Sports Club. Ambassador: Charlie Brown

NARROMINE SHIRE COUNCIL

6pm-10pm: Enjoy a special Australia Day with your family in Dundas Park and celebrations at the Goan Waterhole at Argonauts Park, Trangie. Ambassador: Viv Kartsounis

NORTH SYDNEY COUNCIL

10am-4pm: The famous barbecue has gone global with delicious barbecued cuisines from around the world and free live entertainment. Kids can try some circus moves, face painting, a jumping castle and so much more! Ambassador: Christopher Cheng

Indigenous ceremonies will also feature in council-planned events. Picture: Supplied

NORTHERN BEACHES COUNCIL

7am-2pm: Barbecue Breakfast in Dee Why, fun day out at Narrabeen and Newport and pool party at Warringah Aquatic Centre. Ambassador: Nic Newling

OBERON COUNCIL

11.30am-1.30pm: Australia Day sausage sizzle and family activities at Oberon Showground Hall. Ambassador: Justin Herald

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

8am-1pm: Come along for a corker of a day on the lawns of Cook Park to celebrate everything that’s great about being Australian. Ambassador: Catriona Rowntree

PARKES SHIRE COUNCIL

All Day: Community Walk, All Australia Car Display, live entertainment and Official Ceremony at Cooke Park, family fun at Northparkes Oval and pool party with free entry at Parkes Aquatic Centre. Ambassador: Allan Sparkes

PENRITH CITY COUNCIL

3pm-8pm: Celebrations at Jamison Park with fun and free activities for all ages and a delicious selection of food. Ambassador: Catherine Saxelby

PORT MACQUARIE-HASTINGS COUNCIL

All Day: Aussie brekkie at the top of North Brother Mountain, picnic along the Hastings River, celebrate Australia Day at the Town Green for a day of fun activities and celebrations at the Wauchope Showground. Ambassador: Narelle Campbell

PORT STEPHENS COUNCIL

All Day: Enjoy a variety of family fun activities across Port Stephens for Australia Day 2019! Ambassador: Kathy Rimmer

QUEANBEYAN-PALERANG REGIONAL COUNCIL

4pm-9.30pm: Celebrations at Queanbeyan Park. Sheep shearing demos, live music and more at Bungendore, barbecue lunch and awards at Captain’s Flat and family fun at Colin Winchester Oval. Ambassador: Ben Farinazzo

SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL

7am-12pm: Join us at Reddall Reserve for our annual Australia Day celebrations. Ambassador: Annabelle Williams OAM

Showgrounds around NSW are playing host to Australia Day activities. Picture: Supplied

SHOALHAVEN CITY COUNCIL

8am-12pm: Barbecue breakfast cooked up by Rotary Nowra, entertainment and other free activities at the Nowra Showground. Ulladulla celebrations at Mollymook Beach Reserve. Ambassadors: Peter Wilkins (Shoalhaven) and Jacinta Tynan (Ulladulla)

SINGLETON COUNCIL

6pm-10pm: Kick-off the January long weekend in style with our free Australia Day celebrations at the Civic Centre Green on Australia Day Eve. Ceremony, breakfast and performances on Australia Day.

SNOWY MONARO REGIONAL COUNCIL

All Day: Celebrations in Cooma, Jindabyne, Berridale, Dalgety, Nimmitabel, Michelago, Numeralla, Bombala and Thredbo. Ambassadors: Peter Herbert (Bombala) and Robina Beard OAM

SNOWY VALLEYS COUNCIL

8am-10.30am: Start your Australia Day morning in the beautiful surrounds of Tumut’s Stockwell Gardens situated along Richmond Street, Tumut. Ambassador: Liz Deep-Jones

TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL

8am-10.30am: Celebrations and awards at Nundle, Barraba Pool and Manilla War Memorial Pool. Ambassadors: Promila Gupta (Barraba), Peter Cousens (Manila) and Fr Chris Riley AM (Nundie)

TEMORA SHIRE COUNCIL

All Day: Community breakfast at Davey Park, Ariah Park and official Australia Day Ceremony at 6pm at Gloucester Park. Ambassador: John Harper

TENTERFIELD SHIRE COUNCIL

8.15am-11.30am: Come and help us celebrate Australia Day 2019 at the Tenterfield Memorial Hall. Ambassador: Paul Featherstone BM ASM

THE HILLS SHIRE COUNCIL

12pm-9pm: The Hills’ free Australia Day celebrations will return to the historic Bella Vista Farm from noon to 9pm. Ambassador: Amar Hadid

UPPER HUNTER SHIRE COUNCIL

10.30am-2pm: Celebrate what’s great about Australia Day with family and friends at the Cassilis Bowling Club. Ambassadors: Lana & Roger Borg (Merriwa), Brian Debus (Murrurundi) and Chelsea Bonner (Scone)

UPPER LACHLAN SHIRE COUNCIL

8am-12pm: Start the day with barbecue breakfast at Crookwell Memorial Park — Crookwell, Barbour Park — Gunning and the Taralga Rodeo at Taralga Showgrounds. Ambassador: Lyndey Milan OAM

URALLA SHIRE COUNCIL

10am-3pm: Procession from the cnr Bridge and Salisbury sts to Alma Park. Official ceremony with the Armidale pipe band, Citizenship Ceremony, Ambassador address and awards. Followed by barbecue lunch, thong and gumboot throwing competition and lolly scramble for the kids. Ambassador: Bryce Collins

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL

7am-10pm: A full day of celebrations including Awards, Breakfast in the Park and screening The Greatest Showman at the Oasis. Ambassador: Dane Simpson

WALCHA COUNCIL

7.30am-10.30am: Come to the Australia Day breakfast in the park and enjoy a special day out with your family and friends. Ambassador: Steve Widders

Runners will hit the pavement for annual Australia Day fun runs. Picture: Supplied

WALGETT SHIRE COUNCIL

8.30am-11.30am: Community Breakfast and Awards Ceremony. Ambassador: Yvonne McMaster OAM

WARREN SHIRE COUNCIL

8.30am-11.30am: Celebrate Australia Day in the Warren Shire with your family and friends. Ambassador: Susie Belman AM

WARRUMBUNGLE SHIRE COUNCIL

All Day: Community celebrations and ceremonies in communities across Coolah and Coonabarabran. Ambassadors: Sascha Estens (Coolah) and Katryna Robinson (Coonabarabran)

WEDDIN SHIRE COUNCIL

8am-10.30am: Come and spend a relaxing morning celebrating Australia Day. Ambassador: Zoe Naylor

WENTWORTH SHIRE COUNCIL

2pm-5pm: Celebrations and delicious breakfasts at Dareton, Pooncarie, Buronga Wetlands and Willowbend Caravan Park. Ambassador: Terry O’Connell OAM

WILLOUGHBY CITY COUNCIL

9.30am-11am: Join Mayor Gail Giles-Gidney and Councillors of Willoughby City in celebrating Australia Day at The Concourse. Ambassador: Dale Cleaver

WINGECARRIBEE SHIRE COUNCIL

All Day: On the 26 January 2019, Berrima comes to life as the Wingecarribee Shire celebrates Australia Day.

WOLLONDILLY SHIRE COUNCIL

8am-12pm: Come to Picton Botanic Gardens for a family morning.

WOLLONGONG CITY COUNCIL

8am-9pm: Events in Wollongong Harbour, Osborne Park, Lang Park and Flagstaff Hill.

YASS VALLEY COUNCIL

8am-10am: Celebrate in the Yass Valley with a stellar barbecue breakfast, Citizenship and Awards Ceremony and family-friendly

Originally published as The complete Australia Day events guide