Olympic legend Cathy Freeman is one of 10 people to receive the top honour at the annual Order of Australia awards.

Olympic legend Cathy Freeman has received one of the top gongs at the Order of Australia awards but organisers are calling out a gender imbalance.

Olympic legend Cathy Freeman has received one of the top gongs at the Order of Australia awards but organisers are calling out a gender imbalance.

Australian Olympic sprinter Cathy Freeman receives the...

Australian Olympic sprinter Cathy Freeman receives the...

A leading cancer epidemiologist is just one of two West Australians to receive the highest appointment in this year’s Australia Day Honours.

A leading cancer epidemiologist is just one of two West Australians to receive the highest appointment in this year’s Australia Day Honours.

An iconic Australian musician has been awarded one of the nation’s top honours just days after his tragic death.

An iconic Australian musician has been awarded one of the nation’s top honours just days after his tragic death.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Betty Loxton and Esperance’s William Faahan-Smith have been awarded medals of the Order of Australia in this year’s...