AUSTRALIA Day will be celebrated across Port Stephens with free events at:
● Karuah – Karuah RSL from 10am, with fireworks at 9pm.
● Nelson Bay – Fly Point from 9am to 3pm
● Raymond Terrace – Riverside Park from 8am to 1:30pm & Free Pool Party at Lakeside Leisure Centre from 10am to 4pm
● Tilligerry – Henderson Park Lemon Tree Passage from 8am to 12pm & Free Pool Party at Tilligerry Aquatic Centre from 10am to 4pm.

These events are funded by Port Stephens Council.

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On the day you will find entertainment and some very serious business.

Not only will some change their status to become Australian citizens but others will be recognised for their contribution to our local community.

Port Stephens Councillor Leah Anderson told News Of The Area, “Attending one of the scheduled events on Australia Day is a great way to spend the day with family and our community.”

Ms Anderson is looking forward to the ceremony which recognises and rewards some amazing people who have gone above and beyond for Port Stephens in the Port Stephens Council Australia Day Awards.

Doug Cross of the Nelson Bay Australia Day Committee told News Of The Area, “We have been working really hard to bring Australia Day celebrations to the Bay for the past three years and this year we are looking forward to a full program.

“The families of the Port Stephens area are looking forward to having a family friendly day and we try to make it, as much as possible, free to families at the Fly Point celebrations.

“The Robyn Yvette school of dance will be performing and The Hornets will be playing throughout the day with lead singer Ty Penshurst.

“(The Hornets) who are well known musos around town, will be on stage all day and playing a range of rock ‘n roll music in between other events.”

On the program there is also a citizenship ceremony, the Port Stephens Car Club Classic Car Club Show n Shine, free pony rides, two free jumping castles and the RAAF will fly past at 12.30pm.

JD’s World Of Magic will also be performing and the NSW Fire Brigade will be showing off their trucks.

“There will be sheep and alpaca shearing demonstrations and the spinners and weavers will be getting the material together for the knitters who will complete a jumper.”

There is ample parking on Cultural Close off Shoal Bay Road – turn left at top of the park.

Entry is a $2 or more gold coin donation, which supports the Tomaree Headland Heritage Group.

A moving Welcome to Country will be delivered and the Anna Bay Scouts will do the flag raising at 12 noon with the Australian national anthem.

By Marian SAMPSON