Articles tagged: Citizenship

Celebrations for shire’s newest citizens
Seventeen Colac and district residents originate from all across the world, but they’re now Australians citizens.

A ‘marvellous’ milestone
After building a life in the district for more than 15 years, Russell Hellier is proud to have become an official Australian citizen this week.

Colac resident makes it official
For Santi Santoso, the final piece of the puzzle in her Australian journey will fall into place today.

Official welcome for new Colac Otway citizens
One shire, eight countries, 10 new Australian citizens.

Proud new Australians celebrate their citizenships
Seven excited and proud Aussies from the Colac Otway district have celebrated their new Australian citizenships.

Celebratory pub meal for new Aussie Nicole
Colac’s Nicole Veress will celebrate her newly granted citizenship with a hike and a pub feed.

Special welcome for new Australians
Colac Otway has welcomed four new Australian citizens and celebrated the recent citizenships of three other people.

Citizenship just a formality for longtime Aussie
Colac’s Roy Bentley says he’s felt like a true Aussie for almost seven decades. It will just become official tomorrow when he has his citizenship ceremony.

A long journey to citizenship
More than 60 years after first setting foot in Australia, Birregurra’s Seona Gunn is set to officially become a citizen.

NEW TEAM: Cricket helps new Aussies feel at home
TWO of the Colac district’s newest Australian citizens say cricket has helped them blossom in their new homes at Apollo Bay.

Philippines-raised woman at home on Alvie farm
NEW AUSTRALIAN citizen Nenje Bourk says she feels a strong sense of belonging in her new home country.

New citizens thrilled with life at Apollo Bay
APOLLO BAY residents Jose and Gabriel Del Rosario are celebrating after becoming Australian citizens during a ceremony in Colac yesterday.

Ten Colac and district residents become citizens
CONSTANCE Bothma says her decision to become an Australian citizen was easy after first visiting the country in 2000.

New Aussie citizen happy Down Under
APOLLO BAY’S Hayley Newman says she felt like she was “home” from the minute she arrived in Australia a decade ago.

