The CQU Multicultural Fair and Open Day brought plenty of colour to the community on Sunday, thanks to enthusiastic participation by staff, students and members of the public.

Some visitors drove for up to 8 hours just to attend the event.

Other Fair highlights are at:

Digital imagery competition winners announced at the Fair 

Great news comes in twos for Laura 

Bauhinia Literary Awards include David Myers Memorial 

Outback book drenched in humour and compassion 

Meanwhile, Rockhampton Mayor Cr Margaret Strelow welcomed more than 35 new Australian citizens and presented them with their Certificate of Australian Citizenship during a ceremony at the Fair.

The countries of origin of the people taking Australian citizenship on Sunday included China, India, Bangladesh, The Netherlands, The Philippines, the United Kingdom, Fiji, Nigeria, Ireland, Malaysia, Canada and South Africa.

Please enjoy the following photos, available in High-Resolution via the Media Release section of UniNews

Submissions of photos from the day are also welcome.

Mayor Margaret Strelow and new citizens at the Fair - photo by Noel Connor
Photo by Noel Connor
Ana Stevenson heralds the start of the day - Photo by Noel Connor
Photo by Noel Connor
Photo by Noel Connor
Photo by Noel Connor 
Photo by Noel Connor