Australia Day 2026

Join us for the official Narrabri Shire Australia Day 2026 celebrations on Monday, 26 January!

This year’s Australia Day Ambassador is Professor Veena Sahajwalla, an internationally acclaimed materials scientist, engineer and inventor who is revolutionising recycling science.

Her accolades include being named NSW Australian of the Year in 2021 and, most recently, receiving an Order of Australia (AO) in 2025 for distinguished service to science, innovation and community engagement.

Veena also collaborates with councils across Australia to deploy MICROfactories, enabling local recycling solutions and creating new economic opportunities. Professor Sahajwalla will attend Australia Day events in Boggabri and Narrabri.

Events are packed with excitement - from welcoming new Australian citizens to a day filled with family fun activities.

Additionally, all Shire pools will offer FREE ENTRY! (Open public holiday hours: 12.00pm - 6.00pm).

BOGGABRI
Morning
Where: Boggabri Public School, Merton St, Boggabri
Time: 8.00am to 9.00am
Program: Australia Day Breakfast

Afternoon
Where: Boggabri Memorial Swimming Pool (free entry), corner of Laidlaw Street and Caxton Street
Time: 12.00pm to 6.00pm
Program: FREE barbecue lunch and family fun activities.

NARRABRI
Morning
Where: The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street
Time: 10.00am (for a 10.30am start) to 12.30pm
Program: Australia Day Awards and Australian Citizenship Ceremony.

Afternoon
Where: Narrabri Aquatic Centre
Time: 12.00pm to 6.00pm
Program: Family Fun Day from 12.00pm.

Wee Waa
Morning
Where: Wee Waa Presbyterian Church - 149 Mitchell Street, Wee Waa
Time: 7.00am to 9.00am 
Program: Australia Day Breakfast and Entertainment

Afternoon
Where: Wee Waa Memorial Swimming Pool
Time: 12.00pm to 6.00pm
Program: Family Fun Day from 12.00pm.

 

 

 

 

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