Euroa has four new Australian citizens

28 Oct 2024
Mr MD Nafis Baig, Mrs Laraib Kashif, in front son Daniyal and Mrs Judy Rosen with son Brodie.

At a recent ceremony presided over by Strathbogie Shire Administrator Peter Stephenson, three adults and a young boy officially pledged their allegiance to Australia, becoming the country’s newest citizens. These new Australians hailed from India, Pakistan, and the Philippines.

Mr. MD Nafis Baig and his wife, Mrs. Laraib Kashif, made Euroa their home when Mr. Baig began working at the Lindsay Park horse training facility on a Work Visa. At that time, their first son, Daniyal, was born in Australia, though his nationality was registered as Indian. Now, along with his younger brother Omar, Daniyal is proudly recognised as a young Australian.

Many locals know Laraib Kashif through her business, Zaky’s Kitchen, located on Clifton Street in Euroa, where she serves pizza, kebabs, and curries. Mrs. Kashif initially began supplying curries from her home during the COVID-19 pandemic and now enjoys running her own commercial establishment.

Mrs. Judy Joy Rosen, originally from the Philippines, was also among the new citizens. Her family members were present to witness her taking the Australian Citizenship pledge. Mrs. Rosen arrived in Euroa seven years ago and is a dedicated Community Support worker with Nexus Primary Health in Euroa.

This ceremony was one of the last events that Administrator Peter Stephenson presided over. He remarked that it was one of the most joyous parts of his role, as it allowed him to witness people from different nationalities choosing to become Australians and embracing the opportunities the country offers to all.