Immigration

  • Dutchman lands at Eagles

    WESTERN EAGLES recruit Thijs Helder had never even heard of Australian Rules football before this year.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Colac couple to stay after winning battle

    A Chinese couple has realised their dream of staying in Colac after winning a battle to become permanent residents.

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  • Citizenship ceremony an honour for family

    RECEIVING Australian citizenship this week was “a dream come true” for Colac district woman Leonor Cabrera.

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  • Orphans one step closer to family reunion

    A COLAC Sudanese family is one step closer to bringing an orphaned nephew and nieces to Australia.

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  • Council fights for asylum seekers

    COLAC Otway Shire Council will demand permanent Australian residency for the shire’s asylum seekers if they gain refugee status.

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  • Brother fights to save children

    A COLAC Sudanese refugee is battling through the grief of losing his best friend and sister, whose death has left behind four children under 10.

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