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Ex-Australian of the Year honoured as 'end point' nears

A new Chair in Brain Cancer position is being established in honour of researcher Richard Scolyer. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Richard Scolyer never aimed to be honoured in name, but as the cancer researcher and patient faces his impending "end point", he hopes he has made a difference.

The joint 2024 Australian of the Year's name and legacy will live on, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiling a $5.9 million commitment to establish the Richard Scolyer Chair in Brain Cancer Research at the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse in Sydney.

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