Celebrating a nation

Derrimut's Mason and Julian (Damjan Janevski) 265526_05

Tara Murray

Seven-year-old Mason and four-year-old Julian will be among those getting into the Aussie spirit on Australia Day.

The Derrimut brothers, who love the beach, are set to have barbecue with their family on Australia Day.

In Brimbank, a number of new people will become citizens at the annual citizenship ceremony, while the Brimbank resident and young resident will be announced.

Melton council will continue its tradition of hosting a special citizenship ceremony and celebrating the winners of the 2022 Community Achievement Awards.

There will be 85 people sworn in as new citizens, and among the award winners will be City of Melton Citizen of the Year Murray Lewis, an active member of the RSL for more than 40 years.