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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

Pretty Good

Jack

Smiling Riccardo

Isaac

The famous actress

Mia

Me and grandpa

Haley

Good food, good memories

Keira

Dad

Kingston

My Best Friend

Xavier

At the Table

Zoe

Adam Greats

Lucas

My soccer superstar

Eileen

Steve

Jack

Mum

Zara

An Australian Icon

Lucy

Walking Home Again

Zara

The Unbeatable!

Anika

Ned Kelly

Nate

Australian outlaw

Christian

Ümi’s inner thoughts

Isabel

Fabulous Fred Hollows

Adam

Pricipal Duncan

Emily

Lawyer

Douglas

Spring Bloom

Kate

My Dad

Oscar

Strength in Support

Tommy

My dad

Chloe

John Brack, The amazing Australian artist

Adam

My mum

Olivia

Courage in Colour

Mia

Bindi Irwin

Ariana

Sail Solo

Giordana

My Mum: My Hero

Alexandra

Amazing acting of Angourie Rice

Savannah

Tippa Love Woody

Spencer

Dad

Ilija

My sister with the medal

Miranda

I Love My Dad

Lucas

Blossom of Happiness

Chloe

The Croc Legend

Olivia

Linda

Matilda

Chris