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Australia Day 2008 in the Northern Territory
Across the NT sporting organisations will be holding an event to celebrate Australia Day as part of the Tattersall’s Australia Day Sports Carnival.
Alice Springs Meet Australia Day Ambassadors Judy Nunn and Bruce Venables at both these events 26 Jan 8.00am to 11.00am Flag Raising & Citizenship Ceremony – Alice Springs Civic Centre Citizenship Ceremony, Flag Raising, Presentation of various awards. Cutting of the Australia Day cake, 26ers party.
26 Jan 6.00pm to late Australia Day Ball – Alice Springs Convention Centre. Alice Springs most popular & largest ball, a brilliant night of great entertainment.
Regional Contact: Sandy Forster 8953 3099
Alyangula 8.30am – 6.00pm Cricket on Australia Day Alyangula Town Oval, Bougainvillea Drive Celebrating the great Aussie game in style on one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the Top End. A fun Filled day with prizes for the best dressed team and handicaps for those who can actually play the game Including a flag raising and an awards ceremony for Alyangula Citizen, Young Citizen, Community Event and Volunteer of the Year awards.
Regional contact Mark Bushell 08 89874451
Borroloola 9am to 11 am - Australia Day Celebrations 384 Robinson Road, Borroloola Open Air Hall Australia Day ceremony, traditional breakfast and damper competition
Regional Contact: Moira Johnston 08 89758758
Coomalie 7 am to 12 noon Australia Day Celebrations Batchelor Area School, Awilla Road, Batchelor Free Breakfast, Flag Raising and Awards Ceremony, cakes & lamingtons, Entertainment, Novelty Events
Regional Contact: Jason Scott 0437 760 028
Cox Peninsula 9.00 am to 6:00 pm Wagait Beach Australia Day Celebrations – Section 110 Forsyth Road & Lot 62 Wagait Tower Road, Wagait Beach, Cox Peninsula Flag Raising, Sports Carnival, Displays, Barbecue
Regional Contact: Jill Formby phone 08 89785185
Darwin 26 January 7:00 am start, registrations from 6:00 am Australia Day Fun Run/Walk sponsored by Tattersall’s Australia Day Sports Carnival. Mindil Beach 7:15 am to 8:30 am Aussie Sausage Sizzle for participants A healthy way to start the day with 3 km and 5 km options and a sausage sizzle afterwards for the participants. Participants can also win a handcrafted pendant worth $1,000 (sponsored by Creative Jewellers) by submitting a registration form.
10 am to 11:30 am Lord Mayor’s Flag Raising and Citizenship Ceremonies – Darwin Entertainment Centre For more information contact Maxine Dowley on phone 08 89300 684
12 noon Twenty One Gun Salute by 8/12 Medium Regt at the Cenotaph at the Esplanade
12:30 Australia Day Ute Run – join fellow ute enthusiasts for the annual run and ute decoration competition. Finishes at the Greyhound Race Course. For more information contact John on 0418840591
10 am Family fun at Lake Alexander with the Friends of Vanuatu-PNG and Australia. - A traditional family gathering to celebrate what’s great about living in Australia and learning each other’s culture. Includes a BBQ, traditional foods and lots of games. contact Laurent Yapai 0403 110 458
Regional Contact: Katrina Fong Lim phone 08 89244204 or 0417 865 291
Daly Waters 10 am Australia Day at Daly Waters Daly Waters Pub The historic Daly Waters Pub will be the focus of this community’s celebrations which will include a Flag Raising, cricket game, thong throwing and some fun for the kids.
Regional Contact Robyne Webster phone 08 89759927
Elliott 3.30 pm – 8.00 pm Australia Day Celebrations Sports and Recreation Park, Bray Street Flag Raising Ceremony, Australia Day address and awards presentations, cutting of the cake, barbecue, disco and family activities.
Regional Contact: Elliott Council Phone: 08 89692056
Galiwinku 10.30am-2.00pm Australia Day Celebrations Church Lawns, Galiwinku March & Flag Raising ceremony at Council Chambers, Community BBQ
Regional Contact: Peter Alleman Phone: 08 89879073
Jabiru 7.00am Australia Day Celebrations Jabiru Swimming Pool, Civic Drive, Jabiru Flag Raising, Breakfast, Presentation of Awards and Novelty Events Meet Australia Day Ambassador Mark Tonelli
Regional Contact: Jeff Colver 0427 810 711
Katherine 9:00 Katherine Flag Raising Ceremony – Katherine Town Council Civic Centre Official flag raising ceremony, citizenships, presentation of citizen, young citizen of the year, sports star of the year, community event of the year and student awards. Morning Tea provided. Meet Australia Day Ambassador Susie Elelman Contact: Alisha Grenfell 8972 5500
6:30 pm Katherine Revisited Katherine Cinemas. A reflection on the 10th anniversary of the Australia Day Flood. Art and Memorabilia exhibition. Plus premiere play reading “Drip Drop” by Alana Valentine based on experiences of the Katherine Flood. Contact: 08 89710928
Regional Contact: Murph 08 8971 1387
Freds Pass Reserve Come in fancy dress as an Aussie character or Aussie icon. 7am Rural Fun Run: 5km and 2km Fun Run and 2km walk. Registrations 6.30am at Lake View Hall. Gold Coin entry
For details phone Noddy 0409 987 410
8am Early Bird Breakfast cooked by our local Rotary chefs! 9am Flag raising, Citizenship Ceremony and Award Presentations 10am Morning Tea, followed by games and entertainment and competitions including Vegemite painting. 5pm Australia Day Opera, starring international opera star John Fernon. 5-8pm.Entry: Donation. Details: Phone 8988 5054 Charity concert funds to “Doing It Hard” shadecloth.
For further details Phone Freds Pass Reserve 89831522 or Jan 0418 855 251
Mataranka 8.00am -12.00pm Australia Day Awards Ceremony Sport & Recreation Grounds, Stuart Hwy, Mataranka Big Aussie Breakfast, Flag Raising, Awards Ceremony, Australiana Quiz Competition, Activities
Regional Contact: Mark Hagger 0427 754 576
Maningrida 11.00 am to 5.00pm– Maningrida Australia Day Fun Day -Maningrida Community A full day of events, primarily concentrating on Youth Activities Junior football, spear throwing competition, greasy pole competition, community tug of war.
Regional Contact: John Horgan phone 0427 795 850 or 08 8979 5444
Milingimbi 7.30am – 9.30am Australia Day Celebrations Flag Pole Area, Council Offices Flag raising ceremony, Awards Presentation, Community BBQ breakfast
Regional Contact: Dereck Scanlon 08 8987 9980
Nauiyu Nambiyu Starting at 2pm Australia Day Pool Party Nauiyu Pool, Daly River
Regional Contact: Rosanne Rowlings 8978 2295
Nhulunbuy Australia Day in Nhulunbuy, Gove Yacht Club, Drimmie Head Rd, Gove 11.00am – 12.30pm Flag Raising ceremony, Australia Day Awards, Cutting of the Australia Day Cake, Free Sausage Sizzle
Regional Contact: Nhulunbuy Town Corporation 89871933
Palmerston 23 January 07 5.30pm – 7.00pm Community Supporters Award Event Palmerston Sports Club ,The Hub, Maluka Street, Plamerston Annual presentation of the Community Supporters Award Trophy.
26 January 07 Meet Australia Day Ambassadors Glenn A. Baker and Austin Asche at these events 7.00am – 8.30am The Kiwanis Trek Around Australia Cnr Erlundie Avenue & Tilston Street, Palmerston 9 :00am to 11.30noon Family Fun Day Palmerston Aquatic Centre Jumping Castle, Face painting, Games, Competitions and Prize Giving. 3:00 pm Flag Raising, Awards and Citizenship Ceremony venue Palmerston High School An opportunity to honour and celebrate all Australians. Includes the cutting of the Australia Day Cake Contact Christine Atkinson on 08 893 59912
Regional Contact: Judy Joyce phone 08 89324767 or 0421 968 811
Pine Creek 12 noon to 5 pm Australia Day Celebrations Miners Park Main Tce, Pine Creek. An afternoon of Fun and Games, Local Awards, Sausage Sizzle, Kids Games, Australia Day Quiz
Regional Contact Sue Valentine Phone 08 89761399
Timber Creek 10.00am – 12.00pm Australia Day Celebrations Town Council, Lot 79 Victoria Highway, Timber Creek. Aussie Morning Tea, Awards Presentation, Iron Man Competition, Kids Events.
Regional Contact Chrissie Joll 08 8975 0860
Tennant Creek 8 am Breakfast at the Battery Hill. Flag raising, Breakfast, Entertainment and Awards Presentation 12.00pm Australia Day at Lake Mary Ann Lake Mary Ann road, Tennant Creek BBQ, Egg Catching, Thong and Gumboot Throwing, Tug of War, and Leaky Bucket Races. Raft Race and Barkly Triathlon
Regional Contact: Nicole Watts 89620000
Tiwi Islands 9 am to 9pm Australia Day Island of Origin Aussie Rules Football Match Stanley Tipiloura Oval, Kerinauia Highway, Bathurst Island Auskick/Soccer, women’s football, U/18’s football, traditional dancing, Island of Origin match, 100m dash, BBQ/dance
Regional Contact: Barry Puruntatanmeri 8970 9560
Wauchope 8klm south of the Devil’s Marbles Sometime on Australia Day the flag will be raised at this classic wayside inn on the newly erected flag pole and a toast will be made to celebrate what’s great.
Regional contact: Bruce Caterer 08 89641963
Yulara 5.00pm – 8.30pm Australia Day Function – Yulara Sports Oval. Free BBQ, Sports Events, Cricket Game
Regional Contact Keith Moore 08 8957 7395
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