Media Release: All welcome as Warren Shire comes together for Australia Day celebrations
20 January 2026
The Warren Shire community is invited to come together this Australia Day for a relaxed, welcoming morning of celebration, connection and community pride at the Warren Sporting & Cultural Centre, Victoria Park.
This year’s Australia Day celebrations will begin with a free BBQ breakfast from 8.30am, followed by the official Australia Day Ceremony, an address from 2026 Warren Shire Australia Day Ambassador Mr Warren Potent OLY JP, and the presentation of the Australia Day Awards.
Mayor Greg Whiteley said Australia Day in Warren Shire has always been about neighbours coming together and recognising the people who give their time and energy to make the community a better place.
“Australia Day is a chance for us to stop for a moment, catch up with one another and say thank you to the people who really keep our community ticking,” the Mayor said.
“We’ve got some wonderful locals who go above and beyond and it’s important we take the time to recognise those efforts.”
The Mayor said Council was also proud to welcome Mr Warren Potent OLY JP as the 2026 Australia Day Ambassador.
“Warren has achieved incredible things, but he also understands hard work, perseverance and the importance of community,” he said.
“We’re very pleased to have him in Warren to help us mark the day and share his story with the community.”
Mr Potent is Australia’s most successful rifle shooter, having been ranked world number one six times during his career and winning an Olympic medal, multiple world championships and Commonwealth Games records.
The Mayor encouraged everyone to attend this year’s celebrations.
“This day is for everyone who calls Australia home,” he said.
“Bring the family, enjoy a feed and help us celebrate what makes Warren Shire such a strong community.”
Australia Day 2026 Program
8.30am – Free BBQ Breakfast
9.45am – Australia Day Ceremony
10.00am – Address by Australia Day Ambassador Mr Warren Potent OLY JP
10.30am – Australia Day Awards Presentation
Location: Warren Sporting & Cultural Centre, Victoria Park, Warren
Everyone is welcome to attend.
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For more information, please contact:
Gary Woodman General Manager, Warren Shire Council
Email: gary.woodman@warren.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 6847 6600
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