Australia Day awards handed out at Willalooka event for Tatiara District Council

2023 TATIARA DISTRIC TCOUNCIL AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR – MICHAEL HUNT

Regarded as a true local, Michael (pictured above left) is a local farmer, born locally, educated locally, played his sport locally and is a kind and generous community man.

YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR – CLARE LANGLEY
Clare (pictured above centre) has been an active member of the Bordertown Netball Club over the past 12 months, serving on the club’s committee, coaching, umpiring and playing. She also took on the roles of Junior Development Co-Ordinator and Grounds CoGrant District Council award winners Memorial Hall Committee (pictured above bottom right) for their Yahl Community Christmas Celebration. Due to ongoing COVID-19

restrictions and uncertainties, there were limited community events held during 2021. The Yahl Soldiers Memorial Hall committee were one local group able to host a successful event being their community Christmas party.

COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR – BORDERTOWN SPRING FESITVAL & SHOW
The Bordertown Spring Festival and Show held its 144th Annual Show on November 12 last year at the Bordertown Showgrounds. The theme “Rural Women on the Land” was incorporated into the event with author “Liz Harfull” attending and opening the show.