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In Pictures: Harvey and Waroona welcome new citizens and award community champions at Australia Day 2025

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Craig DuncanHarvey-Waroona Reporter
Zeinab Mohammed supported Yassin, 5, Mahamed Ahmad and Omar, 2, as they were naturalised during Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations.
Camera IconZeinab Mohammed supported Yassin, 5, Mahamed Ahmad and Omar, 2, as they were naturalised during Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations. Credit: Craig Duncan

The communities of Harvey and Waroona came together last Sunday to welcome new citizens and award community champions at their respective Australia Day 2025 celebrations.

Both shires celebrated the day as hundreds gathered in Harvey’s Community Resource Centre and outside the Waroona Town Hall.

Community champions from both shires were recognised for their ongoing volunteering and commitment to the region, migrants became citizens, and everyone looked back on the past before looking forward to a shared continued history.

Harvey Australia Day Breakfast Comittee Judy Kealley and Silvia Peacock at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations.
Camera IconHarvey Australia Day Breakfast Comittee Judy Kealley and Silvia Peacock at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations. Credit: Craig Duncan
Rotary Club of Harvey community award recipient Ethan Harding was surprised to hear he was this years award recipient.
Camera IconRotary Club of Harvey community award recipient Ethan Harding was surprised to hear he was this years award recipient. Credit: Craig Duncan
St Joseph’s School Waroona’s STEM Teacher Sharni Silvestri and Deputy Principal Caroline Leighton at Waroona’s 2025 Australia Day Ceremony.
Camera IconSt Joseph’s School Waroona’s STEM Teacher Sharni Silvestri and Deputy Principal Caroline Leighton at Waroona’s 2025 Australia Day Ceremony. Credit: Craig Duncan
Harvey RSL member Kevin Reale leading the flag raising ceremony at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations.
Camera IconHarvey RSL member Kevin Reale leading the flag raising ceremony at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations. Credit: Craig Duncan
Rona Manns, Karen Linstrom and Lorraine O'Callaghan at Harvey's 2025 Australia Day Breakfast.
Camera IconRona Manns, Karen Linstrom and Lorraine O'Callaghan at Harvey's 2025 Australia Day Breakfast. Credit: Craig Duncan
Local elder Lesley Ugle conducting a welcome to country at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations.
Camera IconLocal elder Lesley Ugle conducting a welcome to country at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations. Credit: Craig Duncan
Harvey Australia Day Breakfast Comittee Member David Marshall serenaded the community with his iconic Australian songs at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations.
Camera IconHarvey Australia Day Breakfast Comittee Member David Marshall serenaded the community with his iconic Australian songs at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations. Credit: Craig Duncan
fifteen families were naturalised at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations.
Camera Iconfifteen families were naturalised at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations. Credit: Craig Duncan
Harvey Aborigonal Corporation Dancers preforming at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations.
Camera IconHarvey Aborigonal Corporation Dancers preforming at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations. Credit: Craig Duncan
Waroona Volunteer Fire Brigade Captain Michael Simpson at Waroona’s 2025 Australia Day Ceremony.
Camera IconWaroona Volunteer Fire Brigade Captain Michael Simpson at Waroona’s 2025 Australia Day Ceremony. Credit: Craig Duncan
Harvey Aborigonal Corporation Dancers preforming at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations.
Camera IconHarvey Aborigonal Corporation Dancers preforming at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations. Credit: Craig Duncan
Cr Charlie Clarke and Murray-Wellington MLA Robyn Clarke at Waroona’s 2025 Australia Day Ceremony.
Camera IconCr Charlie Clarke and Murray-Wellington MLA Robyn Clarke at Waroona’s 2025 Australia Day Ceremony. Credit: Craig Duncan
Shire president Mike Walmsley speaking at Waroona’s 2025 Australia Day Ceremony.
Camera IconShire president Mike Walmsley speaking at Waroona’s 2025 Australia Day Ceremony. Credit: Craig Duncan
Cadets from the Waroona Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services and youth members of the Waroona Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation lead the flag raising ceremony at Waroona’s 2025 Australia Day Ceremony.
Camera IconCadets from the Waroona Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services and youth members of the Waroona Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation lead the flag raising ceremony at Waroona’s 2025 Australia Day Ceremony. Credit: Craig Duncan
Harvey’s Duncan Booth was awarded a certificate of appreciation at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations.
Camera IconHarvey’s Duncan Booth was awarded a certificate of appreciation at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations. Credit: Craig Duncan
Harvey Community Citizen of The Year Award recipient Glenys Chambers with Robyn Coleman after she learned she had won this years prestigious award at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations.
Camera IconHarvey Community Citizen of The Year Award recipient Glenys Chambers with Robyn Coleman after she learned she had won this years prestigious award at Harvey’s 2025 Australia Day celebrations. Credit: Craig Duncan

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