The morning began at 8am in Memorial Park with a welcome by Shelley Nutley, followed by the flag raising.

This year Marley Paton and Cooper Bond from Bogan Gate Public School raised the flag. And Ros Edwards led those who gathered for the event in the first verse of the National Anthem.

The village's special guests this year were Rhonda Brain and Mayor Ken Keith OAM. Rhonda spoke about what Australia Day means to her and about the very successful Birth to Kindergarten Reading Program.

Residents made their way over to the Hall for a cooked breakfast of bacon, sausages, eggs, baked beans and rolls at 8.45am. The morning wasn't complete of course with the competition and prizes. This year's competition featured an Australian-themed word search and everyone received a prize.

The Bogan Gate Australia Day Committee (comprising Shelley Nutley, Isobel Davies and Ros Edwards) would like to thank those who attended and made it such a great morning.