Australia's Highest Honors Revealed

Natasha Stott Despoja, a tireless champion of gender equality and domestic violence prevention, has been honored as a Companion of the Order of Australia — the nation’s highest civilian award — for her decades of transformative work, from founding Our Watch to serving on UN committees and leading royal commissions. Joining her in this prestigious recognition is Terence Tao, South Australia’s brilliant mathematician and Fields Medal winner, celebrated globally for his groundbreaking contributions to science. The King’s Birthday Honours also spotlighted other trailblazers: philanthropist Elisabeth Calvert-Jones, former Premier Will Hodgman, and virologist William Rawlinson, vital in Australia’s COVID-19 response. The Governor-General emphasized these honors reflect the diverse, impactful service shaping modern Australia — and urged more nominations to capture every Australian story. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/37d4d8188b8ae3de