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Dementia researcher calls for brain 'slip slop slap'

A pioneering dementia researcher has called for a national program to help prevent the disease, after being given one of the nation's highest honours.

AAP · Jan 25

Trans-Australia runner's emotional homelessness speech

An endurance athlete who shot to fame during a mammoth run from Perth to Sydney has been named Young Australian of the Year.

AAP · Jan 25

Heart-of-gold doctor Queensland's Aussie of the Year

A doctor who designed a mobile health service for rural and remote communities has been named Australian of the Year for Queensland.

AAP · Nov 12, 2025

Health leader named Victorian Australian of the Year

An indigenous health leader who has worked in nursing, health policy and research is the Victorian 2024 Australian of the Year.

AAP · Nov 14, 2023

Youth worker named NT Australian of the Year

A youth advocate who was instrumental in reducing substance abuse in the Northern Territory has been named the NT's Australian of the Year.

AAP · Nov 6, 2023

Boy dies and second child hurt after being hit by vehicle in Essex

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the incident in the rural village of Stock in Essex

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2023

Boy dies and second child hurt as vehicle collides with them during school run

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the incident in the rural village of Stock in Essex.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Former adventurer named SA Australian of the Year

South Australia has named a former adventurer who traced the steps of Antarctic explorers as its Australian of the Year, for his work in conservation.

AAP · Nov 1, 2023

Advocate for women in construction named ACT Australian of the Year

Awards for young and senior ACT Australian and local hero were also announced.

The Canberra Times · Oct 30, 2023

Meet the ACT nominees for the Australian of the Year Awards

The 16 inspiring residents in the running for major awards.

The Canberra Times · Oct 18, 2023