‘Strange, mixed day’ for Young Australian of the Year
Amid the accolades from his teammates, coaches, friends and family, Socceroo Awer Mabil says his sister – who died four years ago – ‘would be most proud’.
Honours
Giant cultural figure blazed a trail
Archie Roach was awarded a posthumous Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for eminent service to the performing arts as a musician, and for supporting emerging artists.
‘Chuffed’ actor almost deleted honours email
Who would have thought that Johnny Spit, the greasy, mullet-adorned Gettin’ Square scene-stealer, would ever be recognised as an outstanding and inspirational Australian.
Top chef’s life-giving recipe of service
Kylie Kwong’s recipe for culinary consciousness has earned her one of Australia’s highest honours.
The long and healthy career of Aunty’s journo doctor
A trained doctor, the ABC’s Norman Swan was the national broadcaster’s in-house Covid expert across its various news platforms during the pandemic.
General led campaign to defeat viral enemy
From Rwanda to Afghanistan, Lieutenant General John James Frewen’s 40-year career in the Australian Army has seen him enter conflicts across the world.
Just rewards for women among wealth of talent
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Former top cop thanks ‘all police I worked with’
Mick Fuller has been awarded an Order of Australia for distinguished services to law enforcement.
Gong for surviving Bee Gee
Barry Gibb, the sole surviving brother of legendary pop group the Bee Gees, has been appointed an honorary companion of the Order of Australia.
Billionaire patron goes from strength to strength
The mining billionaire has been recognised for her work in business and also philanthropy, where she is a big backer of Australian Olympic athletes
‘It’s a pinch yourself kind of moment’
Maggie Beer’s passion for cooking has propelled her to heights of foodie fame, becoming the nation’s most beloved culinary icon despite having no formal training as a chef.
Our unsung heroes of law and health order
More than 50 Australians have been recognised on the Covid-19 honour roll for service during the pandemic.
Athletes lauded for golden achievements
Four gold medallists at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been made Members of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day honours list.
Leadership in foreign conflict
A senior army officer has been awarded one of the military’s highest honours in recognition of his exceptional leadership in the Middle East last year.
Making a difference in whatever she does
Eminent businesswoman Helen Nugent has helped shape Australia to be a society where all people, regardless of their background, have the opportunity to grow and make a difference.
Neighbours who major in caring
They’re ladies of the screen who got their break on Ramsay Street in the fictional suburb of Erinsborough in Melbourne, acting in the soap opera Neighbours.
From Covid to climate, navigating the extremes
Alan Finkel says the politics of the Covid-19 pandemic has reminded him of the climate change culture wars that dominated his tenure as chief scientist.
Women, scientists head up awards list
This year’s Australia Day Honours List boasts more women than ever, but one woman in particular was always going to stand out.
Apt recognition for a trailblazer
Gija artist Lena Nyadbi has received an Order of Australia for her pioneering work as a contemporary Indigenous artist and a leader of the Warmun Art Movement.
Be yourself: a touch of Dylan, a lot of Alcott
Be yourself. That’s Dylan Alcott’s message, the message of the 2022 Australian of the Year. Be yourself and watch your world change.
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