On Australia Day, we come together as a nation to celebrate our diverse society and landscape, our remarkable achievements and our bright future. It is also a chance to reflect on our nation's history, and to consider how we can make Australia an even better place in future.

The City of Ryde invites the community to get into the spirit of Australia Day and join us for a day of celebration.

Celebrations begin with our official Australia Day ceremony where the Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year are announced and 50 new citizens are welcomed. There is also an address by our Australia Day Ambassador.

Celebrations continue at the Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre with pool inflatables, games, prizes, giveaways and plenty of fun for the whole family. Then join the community at the City of Ryde's annual family concert at North Ryde Common with rides, sports, food stalls and a great line up of entertainment, ending with a spectacular firework display.

2012 City of Ryde Australia Day Ceremony

This year the ceremony was held at Event Cinemas at Top Ryde City shopping centre. The 2012 Citizen of the Year award was presented to Suzanne Ward OAM and 2012 Young Citizen of the Year was presented to Geoffrey Ward. The 2012 Australia Day Ambassador is Scott McGregor.

For further information on the 2012 Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year winners and the Australia Day Ambassador visit the Citizen of the Year page.

• Photos from the 2012 Australia Day Ceremony

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