But the vast majority of those honoured weren t Hollywood actors, political staffers-turned pundits, or senior cops.
Instead they were unsung heroes in the Australian community, including children s cancer nurses, prison volunteers, retired ambulance officers and the sister of a high-profile murder victim.
Actor Chris Hemsworth was named a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the performing arts, and to charitable organisations . But most awarded were not famous celebrities Most of those honoured in the awards expressed humility about their work serving the community. I feel very honoured by it, but I feel there s a lot more people more deserving than me, children s cancer nurse Mary McGowan told The Age. I don t see it as just for me, it s a team effort.
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