Australia Day Celebrations come rain or shine

23 January, 2012
Author: Charles Hodgson

  • Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards on Wednesday 25 January at Maroochy Baptist Centre in North Buderim from 4.30pm to 6pm (no venue change)
  • Australia Day celebrations on Thursday 26 January at The Events Centre, Minchinton Street, Caloundra from 10am to 5pm (revised program – see below)
  • Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony on Thursday 26 January at Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Drive, Noosaville at 9am.
  • Noosa Local Legends Awards – Tewantin Noosa Lions and Rotary Club of Noosa Heads Australia Day event will be held indoors at the Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Drive, Noosaville from 7am to 3pm. Includes music, food outlets and community stalls. Contact Peter Scofield on 5474 1297 for more information.
  • Australia Day on Buderim with the traditional bush breakfast and parade through Main Street from 7am to 12.30pm.  Entertainment will be held indoors at the Buderim State School Hall, contact Meg Scott on 5477 0945 for more information.
  • Australia Day at Coolum with the return of the street parade, live bands, markets and fireworks from 7am to 7.30pm. The event is subject to weather so contact Don Knopke from Coolum Lions on 54463269 for more information.
  • Australia Day Celebration, presented by the Rotary Club of Lake Kawana at La Balsa Park, Pt Cartwright from 10am including a citizenship ceremony, flag raising, jumping castle, live music, sausage sizzle, birthday cake and traditional damper.  This community event is subject to weather. Citizenship ceremony may be relocated to Lake Kawana Community Centre at the discretion of the organiser. For details contact organiser Wendy Gilson on 0411 497 599.