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

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

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.

Australian Olympic sprinter Cathy Freeman receives the...

Australian Olympic sprinter Cathy Freeman receives the...

An electrician whose businesses have created dozens of jobs for Indigenous people has received one of the nation's highest honours.

An electrician whose businesses have created dozens of jobs for Indigenous people has received one of the nation's highest honours.

Veteran actor Dharmendra and Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty are among the prominent entertainment personalities honoured with Padma awards on the...