Council news – 13 May 2025

Published on 13 May 2025

Commemorating Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week

Join us to recognise and commemorate Sorry Day and National Reconciliation week at two community events.

Sorry Day Commemoration

When: Monday 26 May, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Where: Victory Park, Castlemaine
What: A commemorative event that will include:

• Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony performed by Dja Dja Wurrung Elder Uncle Rick Nelson.
• Launch of the Djaara Cultural Mud Map designed by Uncle Rick and Trace Balla.
• Guest speakers Mayor Rosie Annear, and representatives from Castlemaine Secondary College and local primary schools.

National Reconciliation Week Launch

When: Tuesday 27 May, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Where: Market Building, Castlemaine
What: A commemorative event that will include:

• Launch of Uncle Ron Murray, local Wamba Wamba, Tatiara man’s autobiography Balranald Boy.
• Nalderun Awards.

Read more about Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week athttps://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/ and keep an eye on our Events page for Nalderun events.