Following her magnificent performance in Paris, 2024 Young Australian of the Year Emma McKeon AM visited Canberra in September for a three-day schedule. First up was a meeting with the new Governor General, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC. Then a meet and greet with young swimmers at the Australian Institute of Sport, before getting up close and personal with our Awards partners Australian National University, Australian Community Media and the Department of Education's Office for Youth. The feedback? Everyone loved learning about Emma's time in the pool, her resilience and focus, and what she has planned next.
Cover girl Glenys
Have you seen the latest cover star of the Australian Over 50s Living and Lifestyle Guide? It's none other than our 2024 VIC Senior Australian of the Year Glenys Oogjes. Have a read about her activism over the years. Such a changemaker when it comes to animal welfare and justice.
Read moreHeather Lee OAM running for premature babies
2019 NSW Senior Australian of the Year Heather Lee OAM has become a Running for Premature Babies Honorary Patron. In 2019 all four NSW Australians of the Year got together to support Running for Premature Babies at the City2Surf in Sydney. When Heather discovered she shares her birthday with World Prematurity Day (17 Nov), she decided to use this milestone each year to promote the charity. “I’m going to be leaving this world soon, and I’d like to do something for babies struggling to enter it.”
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Short Back & Sidewalks founder Craig Hollywood honoured
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Peter selected for 2024 Emerging Climate Leaders Program
2024 Young Australian of the Year Peter Susanto has been selected as one of four Australian delegates for the 2024 Emerging Climate Leaders Program, and is the first NT representative. His selection means he'll be taking part in the COP29 conference in Azerbaijan, where he hopes to learn climate solutions that can be implemented in the NT.
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Kieren inducted into Hall of Fame
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It comes full circle for Dr Raj
Taryn launches Embrace magazine
The Embrace Collective has launched their inaugural parenting magazine. 2023 Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt, co-Executive Director of The Embrace Collective, said that they wanted to provide another way to help parents help young people learn to appreciate and be kind to their bodies, with clear, accurate information that cuts through the clutter to empower parents to navigate these and other parenting issues with confidence.
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Katrina Fanning joins NRL Hall of Fame
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Dancing with Demons
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Inspiring the next generation of leaders
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Pioneering a new path for Australia’s at-risk youth
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What do you want to be remembered for?
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Be inspired with Grace
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his fiancé Jodie Haydon visited Australia’s very own Jurassic Park in Winton, QLD in July after being invited by 2024 Australia's Local Hero David Elliott OAM. David proudly guided them through the Fossil Preparation Laboratory, Dinosaur Canyon, the "March of the Titanosaurs" exhibition and more, discussing the future Museum of Natural History and its potential impact on regional Australia.
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John makes the cover
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