AN Aussie breakfast, sunset cinema, bands and traditional Australian sports such as backyard cricket are on offer this Thursday as part of the Australia Day celebrations.
Events include:
■ The Sunset Cinema, Sawtells Inlet, Mem-
orial Island, Tooradin, 6-11pm. Hosted by the Lions Club of Balla Balla, the evening features the Australian hit movie Red Dog, a band, facepainting, carnival activities and a sausage sizzle. Details: 0437 105 901.
■ Day of Nations, Arthur Wren Hall, Stuart Avenue, Hampton Park, 9am-noon. Enjoy an Aussie breakfast, multicultural entertainment, facepainting, jumping castles, an animal farm, show cars and motorbikes. Details: 0438 377 283.
■ Passport to Casey's Cultural Heritage Showcase, Balla Balla Centre, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East, 11am-5pm. Includes a sausage sizzle, delicacies of the world, traditional music/dances, African drumming, a cultural exhibition and children's activities. Details: 0403 206 735.
■ Celebrations at the weekend include a rodeo and country fair from 4.30pm-1am on Saturday when members of the Australian Professional Rodeo Association will strut their stuff at 1450 Ballarto Road, Clyde. Details: 0410 580 526.
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