/ 13 June 2023

King’s honours for top Aussies

Dame Edna
Barry Humphries' as his iconic character, Dame Edna, on stage in 2012. Image: Wikimedia Commons/ Eva Rinaldi

Australia’s good and great have been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours list revealaed yesterday, with comedian Barry Humphries posthumously awarded the top nod as a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC), and author Tim Winton being named an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO). Indigenous singer/songwriter Shellie Morris was also made an AO for her contributions to music and community. A former Matildas vice-captain Moya Dodd got an AO for her service to women’s soccer ahead of the big tournament we’re co-hosting from next month. The youngest awardee was Cody Schaeffer – the 29yo got the nod for setting up a nonprofit that helps disadvantaged youth improve their mental health. You can scroll through the lists – full of some seriously impressive medicos, professors, performers, and leaders – here.

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