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Australian of the Year
Nine inspiring Aussies leading the way
Sue and Lloyd Clarke, Queensland's 2022 Australians of the Year, used daughter Hannah Clarke's footprints, below, as an emblem for their anti-family violence foundation, Small Steps 4 Hannah.
Our 'can-do' community champions
Shanna Whan, below, turned her own life experience into Sober in the Country, a project that supports rural Australians. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
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When life's work creates a lasting legacy
Bruce French's 55 years of research into edible plants has culminated in a global database. Mr French, below, is Tasmania's Senior Australian of the Year for 2022. Picture: Brodie Weeding
Leading a new generation of inspiration
Sean Dondas, below, and his brothers were left in foster care when his mum Saluna died of cervical cancer. The tragedy led him to youth charity Canteen, where he became a board member.
Ordinary objects from extraordinary Australians
Karen Hardy
National Museum of Australia curator Lily Withycombe at the exhibition. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
'There is so much more people need to understand': dementia advocate speaks out
Rochelle Kirkham
Anne Tudor OAM has been awarded Victorian Senior of the Year for her work campaigning for dementia awareness and inclusive aged care services for the LGBTIQ+ community. Picture: Adam Trafford.
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Professor Veena Sahajwalla named NSW Australian of the Year
Clockwise from bottom left; the 2022 NSW Australian of the Year Awards winnners, Shanna Whan, Daniel Nour, Abla Kadous and NSW Australian of the Year Veena Sahajwalla.
Where to watch the NSW Australian of the Year Awards
AND THE NOMINEES ARE: The 16 finalists for the NSW Australian of the Year categories. Images: Supplied
Local Hero Award winner encourages people to nominate worthy Aussies
Kayla Osborne
Rosemary Kariuki is 2021's Local Hero. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
'I have never been so excited': the future is bright says NT Australian of the Year
Vanessa Arundale

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