Goulburn commemorates Australia Day

Proceedings kicked off at 9am with a range of stalls and food vans peaking the interests of locals before the Goulburn District Services Pipe Band heralded the start of the ceremony.

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Mayor Peter Walker and Goulburn MP Wendy Tuckerman were present for the Citizen of the Year awards as well as the much-anticipated citizenship ceremony.

Locals were also treated to a powerful Aboriginal smoke display and traditional dances, serving as a reminder as to the sorrowful nature of January 26 for our First Nations people.

Here are the best snaps from the day.

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