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Sydney dermatologist Liang Joo Leow has faced the Victorian County Court, accused of raping another man by removing a condom without consent.

Some of the recipients of this year's Australia Day honours are well-known personalities, while others have been quietly working away behind the scenes. The awards have also posthumously recognised songwriter and activist Archie Roach.

Shane Warne has been recognised for his service to humanity as part of the 2022 Queen's Birthday honours list, with the cricket legend nominated for the appointment before his death.

Annette Cooper, who has served with Northern Territory Police for 38 years, says her Queen's Birthday award is about something greater than individual achievement: "We're a team and we achieve. I'm just so honoured to be a part of that team and to get this recognition," she says.

Warne and retired former world No 1 tennis player Ash Barty become officers of the Order of Australia

Brendan Murphy, Kerry Chant, Jeannette Young and Mary-Louise McLaws among recipients recognised for their work on Covid

The Order of Australia awarded to a Melbourne addiction counsellor has been cancelled after he was jailed for trading lies in court for cocaine and other drugs.

Prominent Northern Territory Aboriginal elder Kathy Mills is being remembered for her lifelong work advocating for and supporting Aboriginal people.

Mining magnate’s appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia likely to spark controversy