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'Benchmark for excellence': Canberra's public servants celebrated in King's Birthday honours

Broad range of contributions recognised in 2026 honours.

The Canberra Times · Jun 7

Canberra's teachers, doctors, scientists, academics, community volunteers recognised in King's Birthday honours

They are among 949 Australians in the list this year.

The Canberra Times · Jun 7

Cathy Freeman leads Australia Day honours alongside enforcer of world-first social media ban

High-profile Australians celebrated alongside more than 600 civilians who have changed lives and the country

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25

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'Give it a crack': squash great eyes Olympics comeback

Among sportspeople feted in the Australia Day Honours list, squash royalty Rachael Grinham says she'll "give it a crack" to compete at the 2028 LA Olympics.

AAP · Jan 25

Time to change rules and strip honours from child abusers who’ve died, victims and advocates say

Survivor John Jolley says issue has been in ‘too-hard basket’ for too long and Australian government should posthumously rescind awards

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2025

Scott Morrison To Receive Australia’s Highest Honour This Weekend & Who Signed Off On This

Scott Morrison is about to be handed the Companion of the Order of Australia. If you’re wondering why, you’re not alone.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 6, 2025

‘Keep moving forward’: Yunupingu leads Australia Day honours

Late Yolŋu Indigenous rights activist appointed companion of the Order of Australia, along with lawyer Megan Davis and refugee advocate Gillian Triggs

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2025

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Everyday Canberrans celebrated in King's Birthday honours list

'When I was young, I had a probation officer'.

The Canberra Times · Jun 9, 2024

Barry Humphries awarded top gong in 2023 King’s Birthday Honours list

Humphries was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for "eminent service to the arts as a comedian, actor, and entertainer".

The New Daily · Jun 11, 2023

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