Wentworth Shire Council will host the 2026 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony on Sunday 25 January 2026 at the Wentworth Visitor Centre Conference Room, 61 Darling Street, Wentworth.
Official proceedings will commence from 6.30pm.
The event will include the presentation of the Australia Day Awards and a Citizenship Ceremony to welcome the region’s newest citizens.
The 2026 Australia Day Ambassador for Wentworth Shire is Ms Ange Clarke, a celebrated advocate and community leader, and the founder and CEO of Where There’s A Will.
Recognised as a Fred Hollows Humanitarian recipient, Ms Clarke’s work embodies inclusion, kindness and the belief that everyone deserves to belong.
Ms Clarke’s passion for inclusion has been shaped by her personal journey as the mother of her son, Will, who lives with autism.
The event is open to the public.
In addition to the Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony, community celebrations will be held across the shire on Monday 26 January 2026, offering residents the opportunity to come together locally.
Events include a Community Brunch in the Park in Dareton from 10:00am at Tapio Park, hosted by the Dareton Community Action Team, an Australia Day Breakfast in Mourquong from 8:00am at the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens hosted by the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens and cooked by the Buronga, Gol Gol and District Lions Club, and a Community BBQ Breakfast in Pooncarie from 8:00am to 10:00am at Pioneer Memorial Park hosted by the Pooncarie and District Development Association.
