The 2026 Australia Day Celebration hosted by the Shire of Murray at the Edenvale Heritage Precinct is back on January 26, 2026.

The Shire President will present the Citizenship Ceremony and Citizen of the Year awards, and there will be live entertainment, along with the famous Lions Club breakfast.

About the awards

Each year, the Shire coordinates the Shire of Murray Community Citizen of the Year Awards to recognise the significant and positive contributions of individuals and groups within the Murray community. The awards consist of four categories:

• Community Citizen of the Year

• Community Group of the Year

• Youth Community Citizen of the Year

• Senior Community Citizen of the Year

Our community is full of everyday heroes - the amazing people who make a real difference in our lives. The Citizen of the Year Awards are all about finding and celebrating these incredible individuals and groups who put in so much effort to make Murray a better place to live, work and play. Whether it's through acts of kindness, leadership, or coming up with great solutions to community challenges, these awards are our way of saying thank you to those who inspire us all. 

Recognising these achievements is so important because it shows how much we appreciate the hard work of these individuals and encourages others to follow in their footsteps and get involved too. By shining a light on their efforts, we help build a stronger, more caring community. 

Join us in celebrating both our newest Australian citizens and our Citizen of the Year winners at this Australia Day event.