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Moorabool Australia Day at the Mechanics Institute, Ballan. 6 year old Matthias and 4 year old Hannah Higgins Christiansen. PIC: Lachlan Bence

AUSTRALIA DAY in Eden: Cricket, flags, barbies, beer, patriotism - it's our community and it's the best!.

Moruya celebrated Australia Day at Russ Martin Park on Sunday.

AUSTRALIA DAY in Eden: Cricket, flags, barbies, beer, patriotism - it's our community and it's the best!.

Ballarat's Fletch Zimmer enjoying Australia Day down the beach. PIC: Kylee Zimmer

Moruya celebrated Australia Day at Russ Martin Park on Sunday.

AUSTRALIA DAY in Eden: Cricket, flags, barbies, beer, patriotism - it's our community and it's the best!.

Moruya celebrated Australia Day at Russ Martin Park on Sunday.

Moorabool AUS DAY at the Mechanics Institute Ballan. Harbhajanjit Kaur, 5 year old Giana Kahlon. Pic Lachlan Bence.

Moruya celebrated Australia Day at Russ Martin Park on Sunday.

AUSTRALIA DAY in Eden: Cricket, flags, barbies, beer, patriotism - it's our community and it's the best!.

Moruya celebrated Australia Day at Russ Martin Park on Sunday.

Bendigo's Lake Weerona Australia Day celebration.

Australia Day at Eaglehawk, near Bendigo.

Bendigo's Lake Weerona Australia Day celebration.

Having fun making sandcastles were Cohen Amato, Anton Giancaspro and Jack DeGioia.

Port Pirie's Citizen of the Year went to active octogenarian and key organiser of the Port Pirie Music Festival, Roma Sampson.

Dean Frankel, Dominic Caputo and Barry McGree, from the Lions Club of Port Pirie, helped cook a delicious barbecue breakfast.

Kids lined up to take part in the thong throwing competition.

Kids had fun jumping off the jetty at the Australia Day celebrations.

Mayor Brenton Vanstone congratulates the Port Pirie Rural Women's Gathering on winning Event of the Year. He was pictured with Joy Parr, Deb Tregilgas, Margie Arnold, Raelene Harding, Jenny Hughes, Vicki South, Gwen Paterson and Ellie Green.

Wynyard resident John Symonds at the Wonders of Wynyard. He received an Order of Australia Medal today.

Graeme Board giving his acceptance speech for the 2014 Citizen of the Year award.

Relaxing on the beach were Chris Fogarty, Ciara Hadert and Melisa Hadert.

It was serious business during the finals of the watermelon eating competition.

Kids race to be the first on their raft during Jim Mortlock Memorial Raft Race.

Give 'em a hand: Crowds were starting to gather at Cronulla Park for Sutherland Shire Council's annual Australia Day Concert. This included shire resident Kahu, 5, who was ready to lead the applause when the entertainment, including Mental as Anything, Mark Vincent and Kate Cerebrano, gets underway. It will culminate in the traditional fireworks spectacular at 9pm. Picture: Lisa McMahon

Bendigo's Lake Weerona Australia Day celebration.

Morph suits of all shapes and sizes stand out among the crowds.

Australia Day at Eaglehawk, near Bendigo.

Just floating along on Australia Day in Merimbula.

Australia Day award winners and new Australian citizens with Dubbo mayor Mathew Dickerson.

Steven Watt of Bega shows off his 1955 FJ Holden during Australia Day celebrations in Littleton Gardens.

Jeff Helmers, back, left and Renee Williams were snapped with Maelie and Amity Williams after using their creative skills to make a turtle in the sand.

Pyrenees Shire Australia Day celebrations at Beaufort Community Bank complex. 9 year old Thomas Pretty. Pic Lachlan Bence

Making sure everyone was safe and responsible at our Australia Day celebration were Senior Constable Liane Polling and Constable Gary Brockhouse.

Keeping cool were Anna Sukacz, who had travelled up from Adelaide, and Judy Rich.

Emblazoned with patriotic flags and clothing were Jenni, left, and Pat Greenfield, and Marlene McKay at Solomontown Beach for Australia Day.

Enjoying some tucker on Australia Day were Rosealie, left, and Brian Broadfoot.

Ballan Town Crier Gavin Barker. Pic Lachlan Bence

AUSTRALIA DAY in Eden: Cricket, flags, barbies, beer, patriotism - it's our community and it's the best!.

Pyrenees Shire Australia Day celebrations at Beaufort Community Bank complex. Young Citizen of the year Megan Hodgetts Pic Lachlan Bence

Enjoying Australia Day at Solomontown Beach were Linda Haggard and Deidre Marshall.

Adam Torney, Jennifer Donio, and Stacey Wardle had a great time at Solomontown Beach for Australia Day.

Pyrenees Shire Australia Day celebrations at Beaufort Community Bank complex. Joint Citizen of the year Nancy Dean, Patricia. Pic Lachlan Bence

John Henderson and Ted Drayton cook up a breakfast storm on behalf of Rotary Club of Singleton at the Aussie Day celebrations.

Ruth and Rachel Bock wave their Australia Day flags at Singleton's celebration.

Australia Day in Bain Park Wauchope: January 26 2014

2014 Australia Day Aquathon at Wollongong. Pictures: ORLANDO CHIODO

HONOURS...Young Citizen of the Year Anna Bottrall, left, and Citizen of the Year Ian White, right, chatted with Northern Areas Council Mayor Denis Clark before the presentation ceremony at Laura on Australia Day. Denis thanked Country Fire Service volunteers and challenged the community help their neighbours in next-door districts who have been affected by the Bangor bushfire.

CHEEKY...Cathy Rutte, of Wirrabara, sported an Australian flag on her cheek at the celebrations at Wongabirrie Park in Wirrabara.

GOOD CHEER...Erica Dagger, left, of Murray Town, Ruth Francis, of Wirrabara, and Rosemary O'Leary, of Jamestown, enjoyed a chat at the Australia Day celebrations in Wirrabara.

SNAPPY...Olivia Wardrop, 15, left, and her sister Chloe, 14, both of Wongyarra, display their entries in the big yabbie competition at Wirrabara on Australia Day.

SUPPORT...Annabel Buchanan, left, of Housing SA, and chaplain Sandy Webb were members of an emergency relief team that helped fire victims in Wirrabara on Australia Day.

CEREMONY: Australia Day in the Nambucca Valley

YOUNG CITIZEN: Ceduna mayor Allan Suter awarded the Young Citizen of the Year to Brandon Willis.

Australia Day's popular annual raft and craft race had participants decked out in Aussie gear and taking off to hit the shores of Cushan's Reserve in their attempt to claim the the fastest and most sturdy raft title. Photos: Ashley Gardner

Australia Day celebrations kicked off in Busselton on Sunday with a march down Queen Street, Australian Citizenship presentations at the foreshore and a Rotary Club of Busselton breakfast.

Performing the National Anthem are Jade Millard, 11, Alex Ingram, 10, Liberty Skeers, 11, and Sarah Jancewicz, 12, at the Wagga Australia Day breakfast and citizenship ceremony. Picture: Michael Frogley

Adelphine Nishimwe, 11, Obed Manirakiza, Mayor Rod Kendall, Dickson Nshimirimana, 7, and Dikeni Tuombemola, 13, at the Wagga Australia Day breakfast and citizenship ceremony. Picture: Michael Frogley

AUSSIE AUSSIE: A huge crowd gathered at Batemans Bay's Corrigans Reserve to celebrate Australia Day today.

Talin McAlister, 6, at the Wagga Australia Day breakfast and citizenship ceremony. Picture: Michael Frogley

Grace Robertson, 5, on the giant slide at the Wagga Australia Day breakfast and citizenship ceremony. Picture: Michael Frogley

Alastair Robb with daughter Zoe, 2, have a ride on the giant slide at the Wagga Australia Day breakfast and citizenship ceremony. Picture: Michael Frogley