Moyne shire announces Goanna front man Shane Howard as Australia Day Ambassador for Koroit ceremony

Goanna frontman Shane Howard has been appointed Moyne Shire’s Australia Day ambassador. The day will be held in Koroit on January 26 and will include a citizen ceremony, an address by Howard and citizen of the year awards. Picture by Anthony Brady

MOYNE Shire has appointed Goanna frontman Shane Howard as this year’s Australia Day ambassador.

The January 26 event at Koroit will include a citizenship ceremony, Acknowledgement of Country, citizen of the year awards and ambassador address.

Moyne mayor Karen Foster said Howard played a pivotal role in being a champion for the community and was an inspiring ambassador.

Cr Foster said the council acknowledged many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people did not want Australia Day as a day of celebration, but said it was working with Traditional Owners towards reconciliation.

Howard told The Standard he was impressed the council would incorporate an Indigenous aspect to its ceremony.

He said the most important thing was the truth-telling part of our history.

“It’s not about division, it’s about our pathway to unity,” he said.

Lillian is an experienced journalist who joined Warrnambool Standard in late 2021. She has a particular interest in writing stories on the arts and culture, health, education, breaking news, police stories, as well as human interest and profiles.

Lillian is an experienced journalist who joined Warrnambool Standard in late 2021. She has a particular interest in writing stories on the arts and culture, health, education, breaking news, police stories, as well as human interest and profiles.