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City of Palmerston will commemorate the day with our official ceremony, welcoming the country’s newest residents in a special Citizenship Ceremony, raising the National Flags of Australia and presenting the prestigious Palmerston Australia Day Awards.
The ceremony also includes a traditional Welcome to Country, special performances by local artists and the acknowledgement of Student Citizen Award winners from Palmerston schools.
The 2026 ceremony will be hosted at the Palmerston Recreation Centre from 1:00 pm on Monday, 26 January, with community members encouraged to attend.
Australia Day is an opportunity for us to reflect on our nation’s past; a history which began more than 65,000 years ago with the First Australians. It’s a day to embrace cultural diversity with respect and integrity, sharing stories, history, and contributions of everyday Australians.
This event is assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.
As part of the Australia Day Ceremony, the Australian Defence Force will conduct a C-130 flyover of Memorial Park at 12:18pm. The aircraft is expected to fly at a low altitude.
