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Lismore Welcomes 10 New Australian Citizens
From privilege to powerful living
Title: Taking Flight
Author: A.G. Charlton
Price: $32.95
Publisher: New Found
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Elley
Syline is no ordinary privileged young woman, the progeny of the nation’s greatest general and a famous duellist.
While her parents and siblings are all warriors who know how to use a blade, Syline couldn’t care less.
Her passion is for magic and adventure where one day she will become a famous mage, regardless of all her duel and sword lessons.
However, when life takes a strange turn and she is faced with the
Lismore City
Mayor Steve Krieg and Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan welcomed 10 new citizens at an Australian Citizenship Ceremony held at the Council Chambers. The new citizens, hailing from countries including Belgium, Canada, China, Israel, Malaysia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, are now settling in various local areas such as Corndale, Dunoon, Goonellabah, Larnook, Lismore, Nimbin, and Rosebank.
Mayor Krieg expressed his pride in participating in the ceremony, noting the signifcance of welcoming new citizens to the Australian community. “One of the best parts of my job is to warmly welcome new Australian citizens who are now part of the common bond that unites all Australians and respects diversity,” he said. “Congratulations and welcome to our new citizens. Australia is one of the most culturally diverse nations in the world, and since 1949, we have welcomed more than fve million new citizens to our shores.”
The Lismore City Council, representing the Department of Home Affairs, organizes regular citizenship ceremonies to welcome new Australians and foster a sense of community and belonging.
For more information about Australian citizenship, visit citizenship.gov.au.