January 20, 2026
Dungog Shire marks Australia Day with Citizenship and Citizen of the Year Awards Ceremony Pool fun for the whole family. Photo: @Dungogswimmingpool

Dungog Shire marks Australia Day with Citizenship and Citizen of the Year Awards Ceremony

DUNGOG Shire will mark Australia Day with a formal Citizenship and Citizen of the Year Awards Ceremony, followed by free family-friendly activities to help residents cool off for the rest of the day.

Dungog Shire Council will host the official Australia Day ceremony to welcome the Shire’s newest Australian citizens and to recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations within the local community.

The ceremony will commence from 9am on Monday 26 January at 6 Brown Street, Dungog.

Following the ceremony, residents are invited to beat the summer heat with complimentary entry to both Dungog Pool and Clarence Town Pool.

Council will cover all entry costs, with inflatables provided to add to the celebrations and create a fun, relaxed atmosphere for families and friends.

Free pool entry will be available from 10am on 26 January at Chapman Street, Dungog, with Clarence Town Pool also open for community use as part of the Australia Day program.

By Sis HIGGINS

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