Borough to celebrate Australia Day, kites in Grove

THE Borough of Queenscliffe Council has confirmed Australia Day celebrations will go ahead despite an increased pressure to change the date.

Borough of Queenscliffe mayor Susan Salter confirmed there was no date consideration before the council, and events would take place in accordance with existing Australia Day policy.

“Australia Day is arguably one of the most popular civic events held annually, which respects and includes all sectors of the community,” Cr Salter said.

The Borough of Queenscliffe celebrations will include a welcome to country ceremony and Australian citizenship ceremony, an official flag raising ceremony with address from the mayor in conjunction with Australia Day Award presentations and a presentation by an Australia Day ambassador.

The Queenscliffe Community Nursery gives away a free native tree to each family at the celebration and a sausage sizzle is provided by the local Lions Club.

Cr Slater said Australia Day celebrations are a local community event where everyone is welcome and participation is encouraged.

MEANWHILE in Ocean Grove, the local Lions Club will be hosting their annual Australia Day Kite Construction and Flying Day on Ocean Grove beach from 9am.

The activity is free, with all materials supplied by the Lions Club.

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