Wollongong celebrations 8am - Illawarra Aquathon at Brighton Beach10.30am - Sand sculpture competition at Brighton Beach11am - Novelty boat competition in Wollongong HarbourNoon - Live entertainment and laser skirmish begin at Flagstaff Hill. Children's entertainment begins at Osbourne Park2pm - Thong-throwing competition at Brighton Beach3pm and 5pm - Woodchopping at Flagstaff Hill3pm - Citizenship ceremony at St Mary Star of the Sea College3.30pm - Hospital bed run on Marine Dr7pm - NSW Fire Brigades accident rescue simulation at Belmore Basin

Shellharbour celebrations 7am - Breakfast at Reddall Reserve7.45am - Australia Day ambassador address and Australia Day citizen awards announced8am - Sand modelling competition8.30am - Citizenship ceremony8.30am-11am - Live music

Kiama, Gerringong, Jamberoo celebrations KIAMA DOWNS7am - Breakfast on the beach at Kiama Downs Surf ClubActivities: Treasure hunt, sand modelling, beach volleyball, brickies relay, surf livesaving displaysKIAMA7am - Breakfast on the beach at Kiama Surf ClubActivities: sand modelling, beach volleyball, beach cricket, jumping castle3pm - Citizenship and awards ceremony at Kiama Community Centre, Hindmarsh ParkGERRINGONG7.30am - Breakfast on the beach at Gerringong Surf ClubActivities: teddy bears' picnic, games and entertainmentJAMBEROO8.30am - Breakfast in the park at Reid Park

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