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New Noosa citizens welcomed The J Theatre was filled with family and friends as Noosa welcomed 57 new citizens originating from 19 different countries on Australia Day. They joined almost 19,000 people from about 150 countries who became new citizens at about 425 citizenship ceremonies across the country. The audience listened to the dulcet tones of Jazz Strings and watched videos showing messages from ordinary Australians talking about being Australian and a message from Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Tony Burke, before taking the pledge to become citizens of the Commonwealth of Australia and receiving their certificates. Presiding officer Mayor Frank Wilkie told the new Australians their citizenship enables them to participate in our inclusive society and to realise their aspirations regardless of race, gender, religion, language or place of birth. “We aim to build a cohesive and unified nation,” he said. “This country gains immeasurably by your commitment today.” Noosa MP Sandy Bolton described the ceremony as a “moment of welcome, belonging and sharing”. Continued page 2
Ludivine of France celebrates her Australian Citizenship with daughters Oceana and Estelle. (Rob Maccoll)
Pop-up problems By Margie Maccoll It was a highly charged meeting between residents and Noosa Council at an Active Street pop up session at Victory Park, Peregian Beach, last Wednesday as council officers attempted to outline the project and its benefits and residents
voiced their opinions, mostly in opposition. Through the use of road markings, the restriction of parking to bays on one side of the street, landscaping and traffic calming devices Council’s Active Street pilot project aims to turn an 800m section of Lorikeet Drive into a street that priori-
tises walking, cycling and reduced speed limits. The project also aims to improve connections between Emu Mountain Road and Jabiru Street, provide a quieter alternative to David Low Way and be a link to the Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway. While a few residents in the group of 50-60 at
the pop up said they were in favour of the pilot or parts of it, the overwhelming majority were strongly opposed. Residents raised multiple concerns with the project. Continued page 4
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