Australia Day 2024 – Celebrate What Makes us Proud to be Australian
We live in one of the most safe, fair and free places in the world and we are lucky to do so. Australia Day is a day for all Australians to celebrate what is great about our nation.
It is a day for all of us to come together as equals and give thanks that we live in the greatest country on earth.
A perfect start to Australia Day, at the site of the Old Government Farm of the early British Colony in Sydney at Castle Hill Heritage Park. Beginning with the flag raising ceremony and ending with the classic BBQ breakfast enjoyed by a big attendance of keen locals.
Thank you to the Castle Hill Rotary Club for hosting this significant event.
It was a pleasure to also attend the Hills Shire Council’s Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony, congratulations to the 129 residents who took the pledge on this significant day, the 75th Anniversary of Australian Citizenship.
Locals honoured on Australia Day
Congratulations to some remarkable people who were recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours list.
• Ellie Cole AM for significant service to sport as an advocate for diversity and inclusion
• John Ebbott OAM for significant service to the community through a range of organisations, including Lions Club of Crestwood, Apex Club of Baulkham Hills and NSW Rural Fire Service.
• Brett Murray OAM for service to children.
• Lilian Ries OAM for service to community health.
Anyone can nominate someone to be recognised for an Order of Australia. The Mitchell electorate has a wonderful volunteer workforce in our community and there are many who deserve to be recognised for their outstanding contribution. For further information please visit https://www.gg.gov.au/australian-honours-and-awards.
