Australia Day 2026
Published on 24 November 2025
Residents are invited to mark Australia Day on Monday 26 January, 2026 at the Central Goldfields Shire Australia Day free, family event at the Station Domain, Maryborough.
A free breakfast and children’s activities will commence at 8.30am followed by official proceedings at 9.15am.
The Australia Day Awards – including Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Award of the Year – will also be announced.
The event includes a Citizenship Ceremony where new residents become Australian Citizens.
Medallions were also presented to all babies born during 2025 and free books will be presented children starting kindergarten in 2026.
Australia Day Events in Central Goldfields Shire:
Maryborough
Free breakfast from 8.30am - Maryborough Station Domain, prepared by the Salvation Army.
The event will feature:
- Announcement of Central Goldfields Shire Australia Day Awards – including Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Community Award of the Year
- Citizenship Ceremony
- Medallions will be given to new babies who were born during 2025
- Free books will be presented to children commencing kindergarten in 2026.
All welcome!
Bealiba
Bealiba Town Hall - details TBC
Carisbrook
Market Reserve - details TBC
Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill Community Centre - details TBC
Dunolly
Gordon Gardens - details TBC
Talbot
Talbot RSL Park - details TBC
Video of the Maryborough event in 2024 highlights the contribution of our community, volunteers, Council staff and government representatives:
To receive a digital photo of your participation in the 2024 event, email:media@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
Please note: Council acknowledges that January can be a difficult time for First Nations People when conversations often focus on our National Identity.
Aboriginal culture dates back more than 80,000 years, and it has been a long struggle over generations for recognition.
It’s important for us to remember that Australia Day is not a day of celebration for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Whilst they have great pride in their heritage, Australia Day reminds them of past loss. It is these feelings that we consider as they are a legitimate part of our national day.
As a Council we are committed to Reconciliation and are working towards a more inclusive community in partnership with our Traditional Owners of the Dja Dja Wurrung and all our First Nations residents.