For we are young and free

133428_01 Picture: ROB CAREW

PROUD Aussies across the Cardinia Shire celebrated Australia Day on Monday, as Pakenham, Kooweerup, Cockatoo, Bunyip and Lang Lang hosted official events.
Down at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Ashton, 9, and Ajay, 4, left, born in Australia to South African parents, enjoyed the festivities with their cousins Nichole 9, and Katharine, 10.
For our full Australia Day coverage turn to pages eight and nine, and 12 through to 17.