Councils Ovals remain CLOSED for training today, Friday 5 June until Sunday 7 June 2026. All sportsgrounds are OPEN for match play from today, Friday 5 June 2026 and over the long weekend.
Published on 05 January 2026
Come along to Coronation Park, Yass, and support the local community as we announce the winners of the Australia Day Awards and hold our Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony.
There will be a complimentary breakfast BBQ provided by Yass Rotary and morning tea provided by the CWA.
The awards recognise outstanding achievement, or an event held, during the past year and/or contribution to the local community.
Awards categories for the 2026 Australia Day awards are:
We are all part of the story.
Ben and Marina Maguire, Remount
Yass Valley Council is delighted to announce the appointment of local mental health and veteran advocates, Ben Maguire AM and Marina Maguire OAM (pictured right), as the Yass Valley Australia Day Ambassadors for 2026, recognising their outstanding contribution to veterans, first responders and the wider community through their not-for-profit organisation, Remount.
Read their full story here: Yass Valley Ambassadors for 2026