AUSTRALIA DAY 2025 – Celebrating Local Heroes

Narromine Shire Council is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 Australia Day Awards, honouring the exceptional contributions, achievements and community spirit of individuals and groups across the Narromine Local Government Area.

This year’s Australia Day festivities began in Narromine with a lively celebration featuring a Citizenship Ceremony, a hearty BBQ breakfast and a fun-filled watermelon-eating contest at Dundas Park. In Trangie, the community came together for an evening event hosted by the Trangie Action Group at the United Services Memorial Club.

This year’s Citizen of the Year Awards honour two extraordinary individuals:

• Narromine Citizen of the Year: Mrs Viv Halbisch, recognised for her decades of selfless service, active participation and unwavering dedication to the community through her involvement in the Narromine Lions Club, Meals on Wheels, Narromine Show Society, Uniting Church, Dolly Parton Festival, Narromine Golf Ladies’ Committee, and many other community initiatives.

• Trangie Citizen of the Year: Mr Michael Welch, honoured for his unwavering dedication, generosity and tireless contributions to Trangie, particularly through his support of local initiatives such as the Challenge facility and the Trangie District Recreation Centre. Michael Welch embodies community spirit, commitment and service to Trangie!

The full list of the Award recipients for 2025 in both Narromine and Trangie is as follows:

Narromine Awards:

• Community Event of the Year: Top Gun on the Tarmac – Narromine Aero Club.

• Children’s Champion Award: Karen Shearwood.

• Senior Citizen of the Year: George Peters.

• Sports Person of the Year: Skye Morrissey.

Trangie Awards:

• Senior Sports Award: Rhonda Betts.

• Senior Citizen of the Year: Garry Fitzgerald.

• Junior Sports Award: Isabelle Dunbar.

• Community Event of the Year: Trangie Central School P&C - Open Garden Day.

Congratulations to our well-deserving award recipients for their remarkable contributions to the community. Australia Day is a time to honour the incredible efforts of our residents and celebrate the spirit, generosity and sense of community that make the Narromine Region such a wonderful place to call home.

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Media Contact: Narromine Shire Council, General Manager, Jane Redden T: 0407 438 422 Email: jredden@narromine.nsw.gov.au