More than 200 new citizens were welcomed into the local community when Central Coast Council conducted a citizenship ceremony on Monday, January 29.
Held at The Art House in Wyong, the ceremony saw 220 new citizens from 41 different countries take the pledge to become Australian citizens.
Council Administrator Rik Hart said it was an honour presiding over the ceremony.
“Council hosts multiple citizenship ceremonies throughout a year, and it was wonderful to welcome the first group on January 29,” he said.
“Our new citizens make up the rich tapestry of our country, and of the Central Coast.
“Each and every new citizen plays an active part in local communities to build an even stronger nation.”