By REBECCA BILLS
FREE Australia Day events are being held in Cockatoo and Pakenham on Sunday 26 January with all Cardinia Shire Residents invited to attend.
Residents in Cockatoo can attend the Australia Day 2014 event at Alma Treloar Reserve, 73-75 Pakenham Road from 8.30am to 10.30am.
There will be a flag raising ceremony and game of local cricket, free sausages, pancakes and fruit platters as well.
Council is also hosting Cardinia Shire’s flagship Australia Day event at the Cardinia Cultural Centre Pakenham where a citizenship ceremony at this event will be followed by the Cardinia Shire Australia Day Awards.
These awards pay tribute to residents, organisations and events that contribute to and strengthen the local community.
Mayor Graeme Moore will give the Mayor’s official Australia Day address at the Pakenham event.
“What better day than Australia Day to welcome Cardinia Shire’s new Australia citizens as official members of the Australian Community, and to celebrate the outstanding achievements of people and organisations who give so much to our shire,” he said.
“Australia Day is a wonderful time to get together with friends and family to recognise and celebrate everything that makes Australia such a great place to call home.
“Cardinia Shire residents have great community spirit, and I look forward to seeing it on show at these events on 26 January.”
Cardinia Cultural Centre located at Lakeside Drive, Pakenham will also be hosting Australia Day celebrations from 11am to 2pm.
For more information on Australia Day celebrations in Cardinia Shire, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au or call 1300 787 624.
