Hundreds of Mount Gambier residents celebrated Australia Day at the City of Mount Gambier Australia Day Breakfast and Citizen of the Year Awards Presentation held in the Cave Gardens on Friday.
The event commenced with breakfast provided by the Lakes Rotary Club of Mount Gambier with all proceeds donated to Foodbank and local anti-domestic violence programs.
There was plenty of entertainment in the form of local performers Jani Live, Bell Studio of Highland Dance, the Karen Youth Group of Mount Gambier, Yazidi happy boy and the Noh Lah Hay Karenni church group along with family friendly activities including face painting, a jumping castle, and wildlife demonstrations by Australian Bush Buddies.
The Australian Flag was raised by the 48th Army Cadet Unit Mount Gambier under the command of Corporal James Seeliger, the Australian Anthem was recited by Ms Live and Vanda and Manpreet Singh won the best dressed Australian theme award.
