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My Awesome Australian: Online exhibition

Explore the creativity of young Australians in this special online exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Australian honours system.

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My Awesome Australian: Online exhibition

Adam Goodes

Manny

Fabulous Fred Hollows

Adam

Wildlife Warrior

Dillon

Tracey

Heide

My sister with the medal

Miranda

My Brother

Ava

Squares of Music

Li

A Legend in the Shadow

Paige

Pretty Good

Jack

Tippa Loves Maccas

Jacob

The famous actress

Mia

Peter Carey

Jayden

My P.E. Teacher Mr Rice

Claire

Dad

Ilija

My brother my hero

Rehat

Tennis Australia

Lavinia

Colonel Harry William Murray

Louis

Courage in Colour

Mia

Markaya

Amelie

my little angel

Chloe

My Mum

Summer

The Croc Legend

Olivia

Me and grandpa

Haley

My Australian

Harrison

Australian outlaw

Christian

My Mama

Amelia

Ümi’s inner thoughts

Isabel

Featured on the Australian $50 note

Jonathan

My Mum

Nina

Dr. Eyes

Andreas

Mum’s smile

Joann

Ned Kelly

Nate

Chris

Deon

Mum

Zara

Giggly Hoops Hero

Freya

Mum’s Koala Moment

Bolin

My Dad

Serah

Blossom of Happiness

Chloe

My Awsome Brother

Daniel

My little brother Max