Narrandera Shire Council was successful in being awarded an Australia Day Council Community event grant for 2026 to the sum of $15,000.

This includes $10,000 for general community events and activities and a further $5000 for First Nations inclusive activities.

Arrangements for the 2026 Australia Day celebrations were decided.

The event will be held at Marie Bashir Park with invitations to be issued to Yiramarang Dance Group, One Voice Choir and Narrandera High School Captains as MC’s.

An Australia Day Ambassador will be allocated by the Australia Day Council and a Local Ambassador selected by Council.

Discussion of the planned activities for Australia Day to compliment Australia Day Ceremony included:

• Ambassador Welcome Dinner

• Australia Day at Grong Grong

• Australia Day at Barellan

• Survival Day Family Fun at Kooris Beach

• Australia Day Concert

• Rocky Waterholes SUP and Kayak Sunset Experience.