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Callum Godde and Grace Crivellaro

Gender imbalance 'concerning' as top Aussies honoured

Cathy Freeman is among a list of Australians appointed to the Companion of the Order of Australia. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Cathy Freeman headlines a list of outstanding Australians to be bestowed the nation's highest award for service.

The 52-year-old athletics legend and proud Aboriginal woman was among 10 people appointed to the Companion (AC) of the Order of Australia in the annual Australia Day honours list.

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