Australia Day 2022

Michael Hawkes • January 26, 2022

26 January 2022

Australia Day Celebrations & Citizen of the Year Awards

Australia Day celebrations occurred at Batchelor Area School on Wednesday 26th January 2022, with a free Big Breakfast for all Coomalie Shire residents.

Massive thanks to all our volunteer helpers on the day. Please see later in this edition for some candid snaps of all our winners and citizens on the day!

Citizen of the Year Awards were presented to:

Citizen of the Year - Paul Bonavita
Young Citizen of the Year (Under 30) - withheld due to no nominations being received.
Community Event of the Year - Rum Jungle Bowls Club Mixed 4's Event.

Please keep in mind these worthy awards for 2023, the nominations we get the better the event will be!

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