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Katie Allen in November 2025, a month before she died of cancer.

Medical pioneer and ex-MP Katie Allen honoured posthumously in King’s Birthday list

A host of trailblazing women are recognised in this year’s honours including philanthropist Janet Calvert-Jones, radio host Fran Kelly and gender equality advocate Natasha Stott-Despoja.

  • Stephen Brook

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A former premier, veteran broadcaster and Sydney bridge custodian honoured in King’s awards

From politicians to everyday heroes, nearly 1000 Australians have been recognised in this year’s honours.

  • Megan Gorrey
Take that: Kung fu black belt Dr Anne Pang, pictured with her husband, Barry Pang, received an OAM for service to the Chinese community of Melbourne, and to women.

Melbourne kung fu queen among King’s Birthday Honours heroes

The honours recognise community heroes whether they’re raising money for an ambulance service, teaching women self-defence, bringing killers to justice or organising relief efforts in a bushfire-hit region.

  • Carolyn Webb
Sir David Beckham is made a Knight Bachelor by Britain’s King Charles III during an Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)

Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer great is knighted by King Charles

The only Englishman to score at three soccer World Cups receives the shoulder-tap from the King for his services to sport and charity.

  • Brian Melley
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Foragers are the spore losers

And the cane toad launch was below par.

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Royal ruse is still an honour

While Bundaberg hackers couldn’t give a XXXX.

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A Shakespearean portrayal of a retiring type

And being left cold by ICE.

Then Prince Charles, Now King Charles, with former prime Minister Scott Morrison, who was awarder in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.

Morrison ‘saved lives’: Why former PM deserves highest honour in the land

It’s been branded by some as “the worst insult to all Australians”, but there is a case amid the controversy for Scott Morrison’s royal-endorsed gong.

  • Shane Wright
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Honouring Scott Morrison makes a mockery of awards system

The fact that every Australian prime minister routinely gets one of these gongs is yet another reason to review our honours system.

  • Jenna Price