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Western Downs comes alive with Australia Day celebrations

The Western Downs will come alive this Australia Day, as the region comes together to celebrate all things great about our...

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10th Jan. 2021 5:01 PM

EVENT: Australia Day Awards Chinchilla 2020. Pic: Peta McEachern

Citizenship ceremonies resume in-person

People wanting to become Australian citizens can make their pledge to the nation at an in-person ceremony, after the...

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08th June 2020 10:06 AM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison with new citizens on Australia Day.

Meet some of region’s newest Australian citizens

For this Monto family, January 26 was the day their dream became a reality.

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28th Jan. 2020 2:01 PM

NEW AUSSIES: Preethi Vish, Viswanatha Vish, and their two children’s dreams became a reality when they became Australian citizens on Sunday. Picture: Sam Turner

Niche sports star excited to call Australia home

The sportsman from Portugal is passionate about Horseball and is keen to continue coaching the sport as an Aussie...

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26th Jan. 2020 7:01 PM

Jose Joao Cameao was presented his Australian Citizenship by Mayor Greg Williamson. Jose's daughter Koa Blyton-Campeao accompanied her dad on stage. Picture: Tony Martin

Australia Day: What you need to know about weekend’s events

There’s been a big spike in the number of people wanting to become Australian citizens in the Byron Shire.

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20th Jan. 2020 2:01 PM

Byron Bay’s Survival Day event is among the items on the calendar for this weekend.

Ten new Australians and the reasons they want to live here

New Zealander said it was a dream come true to become an Aussie while South Africans escape the violence

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22nd Aug. 2019 1:08 PM

New Australians: Callum, Kieran and Beverley Macintosh (South Africa), Maninder Sigh (India), Annie Maccue (Phillipines), Anusha Ayileni (india), Neve Carolan (Ireland), Katelyn Stevenson (New Zealand), Jason and Atheen Walker (new Zealand)at the Citizenship Ceremony at Richmond Valley Council Chambers in Casino with mayor Robert Mustow and Kevin Hogan MP.

Australia Day citizenship ceremonies voted out by council

Potential new citizens in the Clarence Valley may not be able to attend citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day.

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28th Feb. 2019 1:02 AM

NEW CITIZENS: Why we decided to become Australians

The Peralta family outline why they decided to become Australian citizens.

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28th Jan. 2019 10:01 PM

THEY'RE HOME: Nerissa, Christine, Desiree, Charlene and Christian Peralta, some of Dalby's new Australian citizens.

IN PHOTOS: Australia Day at Thomas Jack Park

The heat didn't stop people from making a great day at Thomas Jack Park.

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26th Jan. 2019 5:01 PM

BEEP BEEP: Maia and Fort Manipis take the beemer out for a spin at Thomas Jack Park.

Forget political correctness, embrace our national dress

You and the other government chaps have dictated that we cannot welcome new Australian citizens wearing board shorts and...

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16th Jan. 2019 7:01 AM

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