Volunteer Peter Kearsey was named citizen of the year, and Imogen McDonald young citizen of the year. You can read more about the awards here.

Inverell Shire welcomed three new citizens. The conferees from three countries, including India, Nigeria and Belgium, became Australian citizens as part of a ceremony at Victoria Park.

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"All Australians are encouraged to celebrate our national day and to share what Australian citizenship means to them," Mayor Paul Harmon said.

"There is no greater privilege than our citizenship. It's a life-long commitment to Australia's shared values, including respect for the freedom and dignity of the individual, the rule of law and democracy, and equality of opportunity for all people.

"Australian citizenship ceremonies are an important part of our nation's celebrations and hold special significance for those becoming citizens and the broader Australian community.

"Traditionally, more people become citizens on Australia Day than any other day of the year."

The Australia Day breakfast was cooked by Macintyre Lions who host the Australia Day event in conjunction with Inverell Shire Council.