2026 Australia Day Awards

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Warrumbungle Shire Council invites community members to attend the Australia Day Awards Ceremonies 2026, held across towns throughout the Shire on Sunday 26 January 2026.

Australia Day is a time to Reflect, Respect and Celebrate. It is an opportunity to acknowledge the deep and ongoing connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to Country, while also recognising the many individuals and groups who strengthen our local communities through their commitment, care and contribution.

The Australia Day Awards Ceremonies celebrate everyday people who make a difference, and provide a chance for communities to come together to connect, acknowledge shared values, and recognise community spirit. Ceremonies will be held in the following locations across Warrumbungle Shire, with each event including the presentation of Australia Day Awards and a community gathering.

Dates and Locations

Len Guy Park, Renshaw St, Binnaway 2395

Join the Binnaway community for an Awards Ceremony followed by a BBQ Breakfast.
Ceremony: 7.00am – 8.00am
Breakfast: 8.00am – 9.00am

When

  • Monday, 26 January 2026 | 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Baradine Bowling Club, Narran St, Baradine 2396

Join the Baradine community for a morning tea, and an Awards Ceremony followed by lunch.
Morning tea: 10.15am
Ceremony: 11.00am – 12.00pm
Lunch: 1.00pm – 2.00pm

When

  • Monday, 26 January 2026 | 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Coonabarabran Town Hall, 31-35 John St, Coonabarabran 2357

Join the Coonabarabran community for an Awards Ceremony followed by a BBQ dinner.
Ceremony: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Dinner/BBQ: 7.00pm – 8.30pm

When

  • Monday, 26 January 2026 | 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Mendooran Mechanics Institute Hall, Bandulla St, Mendooran 2842

Join the Mendooran community for an Awards Ceremony followed by a morning tea.
Ceremony: 8.30am – 9.30am
Morning Tea: 9.30am

When

  • Monday, 26 January 2026 | 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Dunedoo Sports Club, 90 Bolaro St, Dunedoo 2844

Join the Dunedoo community for an Awards Ceremony followed by lunch.

Ceremony: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Lunch: 1.00pm - 2.30pm

When

  • Monday, 26 January 2026 | 12:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Bowen Oval, Binnia St, Coolah 2843

Join the Coolah community for an Awards Ceremony followed by a BBQ dinner.
Ceremony: 5.00pm – 6.00pm
Dinner: BBQ at Bowen Oval

When

  • Monday, 26 January 2026 | 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM