Tag: Australia Day 2021
Dr Helen Tolhurst Maitland’s Citizen of the Year
Parkinson’s Disease advocate Dr Helen Tolhurst was honoured as Maitland’s 2020 Citizen of the Year at today’s Australia Day ceremony.
And, inspiring youth Ally Meyn took home the Young Citizen of the Year...
Celebrate Australia Day in a COVIDSafe way
Hunter residents are being urged to celebrate safely this Australia Day, as the state prepares to mark a national holiday that will look very different this year.
With large gatherings limited across NSW...
Maitland’s deserving citizens to be recognised
Five more-than-worthy residents are in line to be named the Maitland Citizen of the Year next week.
The impressive nominees include Lorna Epps, Anne Kelly, Paul Lindeman, Alek Schulha and Dr Helen Tolhurst.
Olivia...
Get into #spiritofsingleton with fair dinkum festivities on Australia Day
Whether you’re firing up the barbecue, hitting the pool or just taking it easy this Australia Day, the Singleton community is being encouraged to come together through virtual magic to celebrate being...
Newcastle’s COVIDSafe Australia Day plans
City of Newcastle is not letting the pandemic stop it from hosting activities this Australia Day.
On Tuesday 26 January, the council will deliver a range of COVIDSafe events, with festivities spread...
Council forced to cancel Lake Mac Festival
The popular Lake Mac Festival has been cancelled due to an ongoing COVID-19 risk in NSW.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said it was unfortunate that the event couldn't proceed this year.
"However, we...
Celebrate Australia Day at Miss Porter’s House
Hunter residents and visitors alike will have the opportunity to celebrate Australia Day 2021 by visiting a much-loved heritage property in Newcastle.
Miss Porter’s House Museum, located at 434 King Street, is opening...
