Cut back, but celebrations go ahead
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COVID-19 restrictions have forced Mornington Peninsula Shire to drastically cut back its Australia Day events.
Among the events cancelled are the parade down Main Street, Mornington, a carnival and stalls at Mornington Park and fireworks over the harbour at night.
However, there will be a low key fun run, flag raising ceremonies and the announcement of the citizen and young of the year and community event of the year (nominations closed 6 November 2020).
The shire is also compiling a list of the community’s favourite songs to be played on Australia Day by radio station RPP FM (98.7FM).