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.
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.
Canberra's Patty Mills has stepped up with a monster performance as his under-strength Brooklyn Nets overcame the Toronto Raptors 131-129 in an NBA overtime thriller.
Patty Mills has surfaced again in a Brooklyn Nets squad packed with star power, the Boomers guard pouring in 14 points in a statement NBA defeat of Atlanta.