Here’s your guide to what’s on this weekend Jan 25/26

From early morning gatherings to late night fireworks, take your pick of events across the region

PILK PURRIYN TRUTH TELLING

• WHEN: Sunday 26 January, 5:30 – 7:00 AM
• WHERE: Cosy Corner Beach, The Esplanade, Torquay, Wadawurrung Country
• HOSTED BY: Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation in partnership with Surf Coast Shire Council.

 

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BE TRU 2 ULURU COMMUNITY RALLY 

• WHEN: Sunday, January 26, 12pm
• WHERE: Little Malop Street Mall

SURVIVAL DAY DAWN CEREMONY

• WHEN: Sunday 26 January, 5:30 – 6:40 AM
• WHERE: Viewpoint, Lake Wendouree, Ballarat, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Country
• HOSTED BY: Ballarat Koorie Engagement Action Group (KEAG) and City of Ballarat

COMMUNITY REFLECTION AND HEALING DAY

• WHEN: Sunday 26 January, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• WHERE: Viewpoint, Lake Wendouree, Ballarat, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Country
• HOSTED BY: Ballarat Koorie Engagement Action Group (KEAG) and City of Ballarat

 

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FESTIVAL OF SAILS 

• WHEN:  25-27 January
• WHERE: Royal Geelong Yacht Club,  25 Eastern Beach, Geelong, Wadawurrung Country
• HOSTED BY: Royal Geelong Yacht Club

FREE CHILDREN’S FUN DAY

• WHEN: 26 January, 11am – 4pm
• WHERE: Rippleside Park, 42 Bell Parade, Rippleside, Wadawurrung Country
• HOSTED BY: Lions Club of Corio Bay

FAMILY FIREWORKS CRUISE

• WHEN: Saturday 25 January, 7pm – 10pm
• WHERE: Hygeia – The Spirit of Geelong, Waterfront Geelong

CASTLEMAINE AUS DAY/SURVIVAL DAY 

• WHEN: Sunday 26 January, 10.00am to 2.30pm (Survival Day concert from 11.30am)
• WHERE: Victory Park, Castlemaine
• What to bring: Picnic blankets, sunscreen, water

PICNIC IN THE PARK 

• WHEN: Sunday 26 January, 11am-3pm
• WHERE: Victoria Park, next to the Inclusive Playspace, Ballarat

BENDIGO COMMUNITY EVENT

• WHEN: Sunday 26 January, 10am – 3pm
• WHERE: Lake Weeroona, Bendigo

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words by staff writer