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    Neale Daniher, former AFL player and motor neurone disease advocate, named Australian of the Year



    Indigenous scientist Dr Katrina Wruck awarded Young Australian of the Year, and charity co-founder Brother Olly Pickett named Senior Australian of the YearGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer AFL player and coach Neale Daniher AO has been named as the 2025 Australian of the Year, for his work advocating for a cure for motor neurone disease (MND) since his diagnosis more than a decade ago.The 63-year-old was bestowed the honour at a ceremony in Canberra on Saturday, and said it was hard to believe that a “boy from outback Australia from a small town” could be given such an award.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



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    Author : Guardian Staff and Australian Associated Press

    Publish date : 2025-01-26 07:08:00

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