A night of fun and good eats

Carrathool’s Australia Day celebrations promise to be a happy event for the whole family.

Falling on a Sunday this year, the 2025 ceremony will be held at Merriwagga Hall. 

The award ceremony will start at 11 am, followed by a luncheon provided by the hall committee and a jumping castle for the kids to enjoy. 

Everyone is welcome, RSVP’s are preferred for catering numbers. 

The 2025 Australia Day ambassador is Catherine De Vyre, an inspiring author and lady of many talents.

Carrathool Shire is offering a relaxing and entertaining evening for Australia Day. 

It’s evening Australia Day held in Hillston this year at Stan Peters Oval will be a wonderful evening of music with friends and a free bbq provided by the Hillston Central School P and C.

The event kicks off at 7 pm and is open to all.

Bring your own chairs and drinks, but free drinks for the kids will be supplied.

Funded by the National Australia Day Council, the Baker Boys Band will provide musical entertainment.

The core mission of the National Australia Day Council is to actively promote our national day to all Australians to inspire national pride and increase participation and engagement across all sectors of the community.

Why not amble down to the oval with a picnic blanket and esky in hand and relax for Australia Day with your friends and family? 

The National Australia Day Council (NADC) is a not-for-profit, government-owned company based in Canberra. With the NADC, the Australia Day National Network (the Network), an affiliate group of state and territory organisations, helps facilitate the celebration of Australia Day and being Australian and recognises inspirational Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards.