Riley Thomas is the Murrindindi Shire Young Citizen of the Yeat. The presentation will take place at the Marysville Australia Day ceremony on Wednesday (Jan. 26).

“Riley is well respected in the community and by her peers,” said a Council representative.

“She is passionate about working with and helping young people in our Shire.

“Riley volunteers with the Marysville Brownie Guides and Marysville Saddle Tramps.

“She has also been involved in getting her local gym back up and running again,” the Council statement said.