Australia Day - Queanbeyan

The Australia Day Ambassador for this year is Tim Shaw. Tim is an award winning journalist with 25 years working in the Australian and international media as a host, presenter, commentator, producer, MC & keynote speaker. Tim has been an Australia Day Ambassador fro the Australia Day Council since 1995

Program

The official ceremony will be commencing at 4.00pm.

• Introduction by MC
• Official flag raising - Queanbeyan Girl Guides and Queanbeyan Pipes & Drums
• National Anthem led by Sing Australia Choir
• Welcome address and introduction of Ambassador by Cr Tim Overall, Mayor
• Address by Australia Day Ambassador
• Presentation to the Ambassador
• Choral item - Sing Australia Choir
• Citizenship Ceremony conducted by the Mayor
• City of Queanbeyan Australia Day Awards
• Cutting of the Australia Day Cake by Mayor, Ambassador and Citizen of the Year
• Addresses by other official guests
• Choral item - Sing Australia Choir

Entertainment

• Live entertainment by Code Red from 6.30pm 
• There will be a BBQ, soft drinks and ice creams available for purchase
• Free merry-go-round and jumping castle
• Free face painting  and removable tattoos

The decision has been made to not include fireworks in this years celebrations - instead funds will be put towards a donation to bushfire relief.