Australia Day 2026

On Australia Day, we reflect on our history, its highs and its lows. We respect the stories of others, and we celebrate our nation, its achievements and most of all, its people.

2026 Banana Shire Australia Day Award recipients will be announced at the Australia Day Official Ceremony at the Dawson River Precinct, Taroom (behind the Leichhardt Hotel) on Monday 26 January 2026.  Watch this space for more information.