2026 Australia Day Ceremonies

Next date: Monday, 26 January 2026 | 08:00 AM to 07:00 PM

Northern Grampians Shire Council invites you to join in celebrating and honouring local achievements at our Australia Day ceremonies in St Arnaud and Stawell, or at partner events across the shire in towns such as Navarre, Stuart Mill and Marnoo. 

St Arnaud Australia Day Ceremony 

Location - Market Square, St Arnaud
8am - Free community breakfast courtesy of the St Arnaud Rotary Club and Lions Club.
9am -  A special community address will be delivered by our local St Arnaud Australia Day Ambassador. The address will be followed by an Australian Citizenship Ceremony, our Official Australia Day Awards presentation, and a traditional flag-raising ceremony.

Following the ceremony, enjoy a Devonshire morning tea at St Arnaud Town Hall, courtesy of Friends of the Queen Mary Gardens.

Wet weather option: If weather conditions require a change of venue, the event will move to St Arnaud Town Hall. Notification of this change will be provided via social media and signage at the venue.

Stawell Australia Day Ceremony 

Location - Central Park, Stawell
5pm - Free community barbecue courtesy of Stawell Woolworths,and the Stawell Lions Club
6pm - A special community address will be delivered by our local Australia Day Ambassador. The address will be followed by an Australian Citizenship Ceremony and our Official Australia Day Awards presentation.

Wet weather option: If the weather turns unfavourable, the event will be relocated to the Stawell Town Hall. Watch for notifications on social media and signage at the venue.

Navarre Australia Day Ceremony 

Location - Community Park, High Street
8am to 10am - Free community breakfast to start the day.
10am - Flag raising ceremony followed by an official Australia Day ceremony, which will include a guest speaker.
Further details - Leonie Bibby, 0439 753 344

Marnoo Australia Day Ceremony 

Location - Marnoo Hall, 2 Newall Street
12pm - Community lunch provided by Marnoo CWA.
Flag raising ceremony followed by official Australia Day ceremony, which will include a guest speaker. Please RSVP for catering purposes.
Further details - Marg Shaughnessy, 0438 080 142 or Lois Johnson, 0400 715 080

Stuart Mill Australia Day Ceremony 

Location - Stuart Mill Hall, Stuart Mill 
7pm - Official proceedings with a guest speaker, followed by a light supper provided by the CWA. All are welcome to attend.
Further details - Sheryn Lloyd, 0409 428 572

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There are events happening across Stawell, St Arnaud, Marnoo, Navarre and Stuart Mill.