THE Murrami and Yanco communities have once again put on a true blue Aussie display.
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Each year both towns hold barbecue breakfasts, with the Yanco Lions Club hosting one and the Murrami CWA the other.
It is a tradition that dates back numerous years and one residents from across the shire have come to love.
At Yanco, club members got up bright and early to cook up a feast of bacon, eggs, sausages, baked beans, tomato, toast and more.
A steady crowd came through the doors all morning to enjoy breakfast as a community.
Member Sue Parker was thrilled with the turnout.
“It’s been fantastic so far,” she said. “I think people like to come along and feel as though they are part of the community.
“They also like the idea of supporting a service club. We love putting this brekkie on every year.”
The Lions Clubs hosts the Australia Day barbecue and a Christmas hams carnival each year.
Both bring the community out in droves. Ms Parker was hopeful Leeton Shire Council would consider holding more events in the town in the future to build it up more.
“We’ve got so many great facilties out here, so why not utilise them?” she said.
Meanwhile, out at Murrami Australia Day was celebrated with another delicious barbecue breakfast that was cooked up by the Murrami CWA members and community volunteers.
Residents of all ages turned out to enjoy the morning and catch up, with many of the younger generation spending the morning playing a classic game of backyard cricket.
Murrami CWA president Anne Dunn said her favourite part of Australia Day was watching the community come together.
“It’s probably one of the only times during the year where everyone has a chance to sit down and have a chat,” she said.
“It’s good for them, especially for those that are doing it a bit tough. I just love the community spirit.”
The CWA has been holding the breakfasts since the late 80s and attendance continues to skyrocket each year. CWA member Linda Newman was hopeful the true meaning of Australia Day would continue to shine bright.
“Although I did have my nine-year-old son ask me what Australia Day was,” she said. “I just assumed he knew, so we do have to keep talking about the reason it’s held I think.”
