What's Happening on the Sunshine Coast:
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Buderim Celebrates
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Burnett Street & School Oval
All street, Buderim
qld
For 26 years the BWMCA and its affiliated community groups have organised one of the biggest Australia Day celebrations on the Sunshine Coast. 27 groups will be participating in 2010 mounting a dazzling day of celebration including Lions traditional Bush Breakfast, the huge Rotary float parade, the Australia Day Cricket match and displays and demonstrations from 24 other groups including Guides, Scouts, QCWA, Fusion International, local schools and a wide spectrum of clubs. The Day will start at 7am and continue until the close of happy Hour around 5.30pm. Venue will be the Buderim State School Oval and the Main Street of Buderim.

For more information, contact Lynn Moss by calling 07 5477 0945/07 5445 5312 or by emailing bwmca@bigpond.com


Palmwoods District Australia Day Celebration
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Federation Park
Primrose Court, Palmwoods
qld
A community run event including Breakfast, Citizenship Ceremony, Games & Entertainment.

For more information, contact Richard Waldie by calling 07 5478 8513

Australia Day
Celebrate what's great!
For info on what is on all around the Sunshine Coast & the Country visit: australiaday.org.au
25 January 2010

On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian.

It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation. It's the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future.

Australia Day is a day driven by communities, and the hundreds of celebrations held in each town, suburb or city are the foundation of its ongoing success.  And Australia Day is big. Over 780 local community celebrations take place on 26 January right across the nation.

Research undertaken by the National Australia Day Council in 2007 showed that about 27 per cent of Australians attend an organised, community event on Australia Day, while a further 26 per cent get together with family and friends with the explicit intention of celebrating Australia Day.

This achievement is in a large part thanks to the events and programs local government and community organisations coordinate for Australia Day. They generate immense community spirit, they are authentic and genuine, they celebrate enduring Australian values and they are for everyone - family, fun and free.

Other Sunshine Coast Australia Day Events:

Australia Day at Australia Zoo
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Australia Zoo
Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah
QLD

Don't miss Australia Day at Australia Zoo!

The one and only true blue, John Williamson will help us celebrate Australia Day at Australia Zoo on January 26. Join us for a fair dinkum Aussie smoko with billy tea and damper.

The kids will have a stack of fun with free rides and face painting, plus Aboriginal dance group, the Gubbi Gubbi will perform live in the Crocoseum! You can also get up close and personal to many of Australia's drop dead gorgeous wildlife including koalas, kangaroos and of course our you beaut crocs! And you can win an amazing trip to the Australian outback! Crikey!

There is stacks more action planned with 14 wildlife shows, and more entertainment than you can poke a stick at.

So make sure you come along to Australia Zoo this Australia Day where Crocs and John Williamson RULE!

Cost:  Adult: $55.00  Concession: $44.00  Student: $44.00

Aussie Beach Party
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM

Brennan Park
Toorbul Street, Bongaree
QLD

Aussie Beach Party commences with a free breakfast served by the Bribie Island Lions (funded by Cornetts IGA) from 7:30am. Rides, live bands, food and drink, kids games and creative workshops run though the afternoon. Bring your own picnic rug! The event concludes with a fireworks display.

Program:
7.30am -- Free breakfast (Bribie Island Lions and Cornetts IGA)
7.30am -- 9.30am -- David Power
9.30 -- 11.30am -- Whip Cracking
11am -- 12noon -- Ronald McDonald
12.30pm -- Skydivers
1 -- 4pm - Main band TBC
2 -- 4pm -- Tuppy Dog
5 -- 7.15pm -- Mic Travers
7.15pm -- Councillors speech
7.20pm - Fireworks

Also on throughout the day:
Sandcastle competition
Games -- egg and spoon, sack races and thong throwing
Kite flying display by Redcliffe Kite Club
Face painting
Creative workshops
Kids rides

For more information, contact Moreton Bay Regional Council by calling 3205 0555 or by emailing events@moretonbay.qld.gov.au