A hard hat, a child’s pair of shoes, a unicorn and a compass are among the objects chosen by the 2024 Australian of the Year (AOTY) state and territory recipients, who include the ACT's own champion for women in construction, Joanne (Jo) Farrell, now on display at the National Museum of Australia.
Body positive writer and film director Taryn Brumfitt has been named Australian of the Year for her work getting more women to love the skin they're in.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what can a deeply personal object tell you about someone? The newest exhibition at the National Museum of Australia (NMA) aims to connect people with those making massive contributions to our country.
Canberra woman Valmai Dempsey, who has dedicated her life to helping others, has been named the 2022 Senior Australian of the Year at a ceremony at the National Arborteum this evening.
While some of the finalists have been unable to attend celebrations, Australian of the Year nominees have been honoured at events across Canberra on Monday.
Our very own "Aunty Val" and ACT’s Senior of the Year is in the running to become 2022 Senior Australian of the Year for her tireless effort of delivering emergency first aid...
Every year as part of the festivities associated with the naming of Australian of the Year, the eight State and Territory winners participate in a deeply personal and inspiring exhibition held at the National Museum of Australia.
From reassuring advice for pregnant and breastfeeding women to messages of resilience and kindness, the 2020 Australian of the Year Award recipients are sharing their tips on staying happy, healthy and positive...
