Whether
you’re donning a ball gown, lacing up your running shoes, dressing up the ute
or dancing in traditional dress there are plenty of options for Top Enders to
dress up, get involved and celebrate our national day.
With less
than two weeks to go, Northern Territory Australia Day Council Executive
Director Kiya Gill says that she expects thousands of Territorians to participate
in a range of activities celebrating all the things that make our country
great.
“From Alice
Springs to the Tiwi Islands community groups, families and friends have
organised everything from flag raising ceremonies to special events, sporting
activities and bar-be-ques in honour of our special day and lifestyle.”
“In Darwin alone we have the Gala Ball, a Fun Run, the Ute Run and an amazing
multicultural event,” she said.
“Australia Day offers something for everyone
and gives us a chance to reflect on our national journey and to commit to
making our country even better in the future.”
Darwin Australia Day activities include:
The 2014 Australia Day Gala Ball
The Gala Ball is back
and will be held at the new SKYCITY Beachside Pavilion on Saturday, 25 January
2014. Join us for a night of celebration and fun with entertainment by The
Kicks featuring Natalie Pellegrino and master of ceremonies Robert Smith from
ABC Tales from the Tinny. Tickets are still available so don’t miss out on the
first Ball for the new year, contact the Australia Day Council on 8924 4204.
Fun Run
This year’s
Fun Run will start and finish at the Darwin Waterfront, there will be a 2.5km
and 5km option. All entries go into a draw to win a pendant valued at $1,000. Come
along to this great family event with fun and entertainment for all ages
including a free sausage sizzle. Enter online at nt.australiaday.org.au
Oz Fusion
Celebrate Darwin's cultural
diversity on our national day by sharing and enjoying each other’s cultural
differences. Family friendly entertainment and activities in air-conditioned
comfort on Sunday 26 January at the Cyprus Community Centre, Batten Road,
Marrara from 4:00pm til 8:00pm. Gold coin donation on arrival.
Ute Run
Grab the family and dog, dress up the car and head down to the 2014
Australia Day Ute Run.Gates open at 10:30am at Hidden Valley Raceway with the convoy departing at 12:30pm to the Winnellie Park Greyhound Club. Entry via a $10 donation per vehicle. Family fun, entertainment and competitions on the day including a licenced bar and food facilities.
Australia Day Ambassadors Program
Award-winning actor Jeremy Kewley is looking forward to spending Australia Day in Darwin and sharing his love of Australia and Australian humour and language.
Fans of the undercover cop show Stinger will recognise Jeremy as
Detective Senior Sergeant Bryan Gray. You might also remember his familiar face
from the seven years he spent playing Mt Thomas journalist Tony Timms
in Blue Heelers and his portrayal of Senior Sergeant Graeme Collins in Underbelly Flies: Tell them
Lucifer was Here in 2011.
As well as his dramatic acting roles,
Kewley has also been writing and performing comedy for the past 30 years at
some of Melbourne’s leading comedy venues and has been the audience “warm-up
comedian” for the AFL version of The Footy Show since it began in 1994.
For more
information on Australia Day in the Northern Territory go to
nt.australiaday.org.au or visit the Australia Day NT Facebook page.
