Thousands converged on Wyndham Park on Friday January 26 for Wyndham’s Australia Day celebrations.
Whether being waved in the air or adorning t-shirts, hats and sunglasses, Australian flags were everywhere as Wyndham locals made the most of the warm weather to celebrate the public holiday.
Musicians and dancers entertained the crowd from the mainstage, while face painting, arts and crafts, bubble blowing and roaming native animals were among the attractions offered elsewhere.
The centerpiece of the day was the announcement of the Wyndham Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year awards.
Hoppers Crossing businesswoman and Filipino community leader, Melba Waugh, was named Citizen of the Year, while Werribee youth advocate, Krushnadevsinh Ravalji, was named Young Citizen of the Year.
Presenting the awards, Wyndham mayor Jennie Barrera said both winners had significantly contributed to the community.
“These individuals help make Wyndham a better place. They offer outstanding
service each day and enable our communities to be stronger because of their
extraordinary efforts,” Cr Barrera said.
