Brett Sutton,polarising face of the pandemic,receives Order of Australia honour

Brett Sutton,polarising face of the pandemic,receives Order of Australia honour

Former chief health officer Brett Sutton who even had his visage on mugs and cushion covers,has been recognised for his service to Victorians.

  • byHenrietta Cook andAisha Dow

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Australia Day Honours 2024:The full list
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Australia Day Honours 2024:The full list

Explore the full list of recipients in every category for this year’s awards.

Education at the forefront of Australia Day honours

Education at the forefront of Australia Day honours

This year’s Australia Day honours list celebrates the contribution of universities and academics to the nation.

  • byBianca Hall
The unsung Victorian heroes in the Australia Day Honours

The unsung Victorian heroes in the Australia Day Honours

They’ve saved lives,provided hope and cared for the disadvantaged. We trawled the Australia Day Honours list for some of Victoria’s tireless workers for the community.

  • byCarolyn Webb
Pioneering doctors Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long named Australians of the Year

Pioneering doctors Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long named Australians of the Year

Scolyer and Long have saved tens of thousands of lives by revolutionising melanoma treatment. Now they’re turning their attention to brain cancer as Scolyer stares down a terminal diagnosis.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Bravo,PM! Bold tax changes are in step with the times

Bravo,PM! Bold tax changes are in step with the times

At last a politician with a spine. We’ve had far too many invertebrates in Canberra for far too long.

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Australia Day? ‘None of us are too keen on continuing to celebrate it’

Australia Day? ‘None of us are too keen on continuing to celebrate it’

Five young Australians tell Jordan Baker why January 26 is a day of mourning. Portraits by Wolter Peeters.

  • byJordan Baker
Planning to drink on Australia Day? How alcohol and heat will impact your body

Planning to drink on Australia Day? How alcohol and heat will impact your body

January 26 and 27 are the highest heat health risk days,as people spend the day in the sun,with a few drinks.

  • byLaura Chung
I’m an Aboriginal doctor. Don’t change Australia Day on my behalf

I’m an Aboriginal doctor. Don’t change Australia Day on my behalf

There is growing discomfort with January 26 as our national day,but there is power in discomfort. Let’s use it to confront Australia’s identity crisis.

  • byJordan Cory
Queen Victoria monument doused in paint after vandals hack off Captain Cook statue

Queen Victoria monument doused in paint after vandals hack off Captain Cook statue

Statues of Captain James Cook and Queen Victoria have been defaced overnight,with one statue sliced off its plinth and the other splashed with red paint.

  • byAdam Carey andEliza Sum
I love cricket on Australia Day,sadly that’s not seen as inclusive

I love cricket on Australia Day,sadly that’s not seen as inclusive

Cricket should be played on the national day of celebration,but I also understand why players may have a problem with the date.

  • byMark Taylor