General News
4 February, 2026
Youngsters lap up excitement celebrating national day
SCHOOL students and their parents were to the fore for Inglewood’s Australia Day ceremony.

From receiving awards for entries in Loddon Shire Council’s Australia Day art competitions to taking part in novelty swim races, the youngsters were to the fore at the town’s celebrations, waving Australian flags and waiting their turn to be recognised.
Ward councillor Miki Wilson presented students with the awards while Inglewood Lions Club members had sausages cooking on the barbecue to be ready after the ceremony had ended.
President Robert Condliffe said the pool party atmosphere was an Australia Day tradition for Inglewood.
“We come and mark our national day ... community and families enjoying the event and having fun with the activity in the pool,” he said.
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