Australia Day awards and new citizens

Lien Vo wore a traditional Vietnamese ao dai for the citizenship ceremony. She is pictured here with son Huy Cao (Thomas), 11 years, who also received his Australian citizenship on the day. She said: “I had the ao dai made last year during my last visit to Vietnam. I had to travel to another city to get it made, but it was very special to me to be able to wear an Australian version of my traditional dress at the ceremony.” Pictures: CHRIS MUNRO
By Jenel Hunt

For the sake of formality and ceremony, Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi wore his fur-lined red mayoral robe and chain […]

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