Residents and visitors are welcome to attend a complimentary community breakfast, featuring the Australia Day Awards and a Citizenship Ceremony on Monday 26 January 2026 at Edwards Square, Murray Bridge.

This occasion provides an opportunity to recognise and honour the people, places and connections that contribute to the region’s unique character and vitality.

Join us to celebrate our nation’s story and the people who shape it. Together, we honour our shared history and the strong community that brings us together.

A complimentary breakfast provided by local service clubs will be served from 7am. Official proceedings will follow at 7.45am, featuring the presentation of awards and a citizenship ceremony to welcome our newest Australians.

The Australia Day Award categories which recognise the inspiring contributions of local residents, include:

• Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Award for Active Citizenship
• Community Event of the Year

The event will feature Australia Day Ambassador Stella Braund from the Australia Day Council of South Australia. Stella is a respected mental health and social justice advocate who uses her lived experience to drive positive change in services, policy and support for vulnerable people across the state.

Council encourages everyone to attend, celebrate and honour the exceptional individuals who contribute to making Murray Bridge a vibrant and thriving community.

This event will be live-streamed on the Council Youtube Channel, visit the link below to virtually attend.

https://youtube.com/@ruralcityofmurraybridge?si=NGjpAKrvkMDz6WpU

Assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.