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Australia Day: Bunbury welcomes 118 new Aussie citizens in moving Bicentennial Square ceremony

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New citizens were sworn in at the ceremony on Wednesday.
Camera IconNew citizens were sworn in at the ceremony on Wednesday. Credit: Jackson Barrett/South Western Times

Bunbury has welcomed nearly 120 new citizens to its community in a moving ceremony which marked the beginning of the City’s Australia Day celebrations.

Hundreds of people, many having just completed the annual Australia Day Fun Run around the Leschenault Inlet, gathered at Bicentennial Square for breakfast and the swearing in of new citizens.

New Australians from 30 different home countries were sworn in by Bunbury Mayor Jaysen Miguel and Forrest MP Nola Marino.

The City also recognised some of its finest volunteers and contributors, with former music teacher, long-time choir leader, fundraiser and carer Margaret Duce awarded Bunbury’s Citizen of the Year.

Promising young basketballer Candace Edwards won Young Citizen of the Year for her work mentoring young people through sport, while the South West Aboriginal Medical Service and the Bunbury PCYC shared the Community Group of the Year award for their collaborative work on the Making Good Pathways project.

Kate Wright and her children Amelie, 11, and Louis 13.
Camera IconKate Wright and her children Amelie, 11, and Louis 13. Credit: Jackson Barrett/South Western Times;`
Shaun and Michelle Fertch.
Camera IconShaun and Michelle Fertch. Credit: Jackson Barrett/South Western Times
Andrew Coleman completed the Australia Day Fun Run.
Camera IconAndrew Coleman completed the Australia Day Fun Run. Credit: Jackson Barrett/South Western Times
Mark and Stacey Hearn and their daughter Izzy, 9.
Camera IconMark and Stacey Hearn and their daughter Izzy, 9. Credit: Jackson Barrett/South Western Times
Don and Judy Mihich at Bunbury's morning ceremony.
Camera IconDon and Judy Mihich at Bunbury's morning ceremony. Credit: Jackson Barrett/South Western Times
Gayle and Graeme Morton.
Camera IconGayle and Graeme Morton. Credit: Jackson Barrett/South Western Times
Mary Hunt, Paula Zieba and June Taylor.
Camera IconMary Hunt, Paula Zieba and June Taylor. Credit: Jackson Barrett/South Western Times
Karen Smith, Patrick Terry, Jamie Terry, 15, and Gracie Terry, 6.
Camera IconKaren Smith, Patrick Terry, Jamie Terry, 15, and Gracie Terry, 6. Credit: Jackson Barrett/South Western Times
Bruce and Gladys Dobrigh.
Camera IconBruce and Gladys Dobrigh. Credit: Jackson Barrett/South Western Times
Lenn Hutton, Ryan Gates, Teanne, Karlya and David Dunwell, Tanya Sims and Leanne Spence.
Camera IconLenn Hutton, Ryan Gates, Teanne, Karlya and David Dunwell, Tanya Sims and Leanne Spence. Credit: Jackson Barrett/South Western Times
Pam Simmons with her sons Ryan, 15, and Thomas and Thane O'Brien, 16.
Camera IconPam Simmons with her sons Ryan, 15, and Thomas and Thane O'Brien, 16. Credit: Jackson Barrett/South Western Times
Bunbury Citizen of the Year recipient Margaret Duce.
Camera IconBunbury Citizen of the Year recipient Margaret Duce. Credit: Jackson Barrett/South Western Times

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