Local shire's are beginning to announce their ambassadors for the 2024 Australia Day celebrations with Warrumbungle Shire among the latest.

While announcing ambassadors will be George Ellis and Warren Potent who will join in the events and activities, Warrumbungle Shire Mayor, Ambrose Doolan also reminded people of the true meaning of the day.

“On Friday 26 January 2024, the Warrumbungle community is encouraged to Reflect, Respect and Celebrate our nation and our people – and especially our strong sense of community in times of adversity,” Mr Doolan said. “Australia Day 2024 will present a particularly poignant and special opportunity to recognise the resilience of Australians and to focus on what we can achieve as a community and nation.”

Mr Doolan said the council's plan was to unite our community and pay tribute to the Australian spirit.

"We are extremely grateful our Australia Day Ambassadors, George Ellis and Warren Potent who will be joining our communities to offer inspiration and share their optimistic messages and stories,” he said.

Warren Potent, is an Olympian who competed in shooting at Rio de Janeiro in 2016. He has been ranked the number one prone rifle shooter in the world six times in his career. Mr Potent has won an Olympic medal, two World Championships and held several World Records.

Mr Potent is proud to be an Australia Day Ambassador and will be joining Binnaway, Baradine and Coonabarabran communities with their celebrations.

Warrumbungle's other ambassador, George Ellis is a conductor, composer and musical arranger. Mr Ellis is one of Australia’s top musical directors and conductors and has presented concerts in Paris, London, Vienna, Venice, Florence, Rome, Amsterdam, Brussels, New York, Boston Philadelphia, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Athens, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. He has also performed in every capital city in Australia.

Mr Ellis and Mr Potent are proud to be Australia Day Ambassador for Warrumbungle in 2024 and will be joining the Mendooran, Dunedoo and Coolah communities for their celebrations. 

“It will be great to see our community members listen to and learn from these wonderful ambassadors as we welcome them into our region for Australia Day 2024,” Cr Doolan said.

Composer, George Ellis will be one of two Ambassadors at the Warrumbungle Shire's Australia Day Awards.