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Ballina Shire Council Australia Day Ceremony

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Ballina Shire Council is hosting an Australia Day ceremony at Lennox Head Cultural Centre, Park Lane, Lennox Head from 9am–11am.

 The 2023 Australia Day ceremony will include musical performances from singer Katie Rutledge and young Alstonville singer and songwriter Levi Maxwell, a citizenship ceremony and the announcement of the highly anticipated Ballina Shire Australia Day Awards.

 We will recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions of individuals and groups who showcase, promote and act as ambassadors for Ballina Shire. The program recognises all nominees as well as the winners for each category before announcing the Ballina Shire Citizen of the Year. Over 50 nominations have been received across below categories.

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