Teams from The Daily Advertiser, Junee Southern Cross, Eastern Riverina Chronicle and Cootamundra Herald will be bringing you the latest from all the action across the region this Australia Day.

From the big breakfasts to the official ceremonies and all the barbecues, thong tosses and swimming sessions in between, you’ll get a taste of all the latest from today’s shenanigans right here.

Community breakfasts are kicking off from 7am in some places, while communities in others are having a bit more of a sleep-in on this first day of the long weekend. If you’re not quite sure what’s happening where you are, this handy guide should help you get through the morning.

The honour roll is getting a healthy boost of Riverina residents, including the founding member of a local SES brigade, a popular midwife and an iconic conservation and environmental expert. And that’s just the beginning!

Follow along with what’s happening in the region today in our live blog right here: