The Cross of Valour (CV) is Australia's highest civilian bravery decoration. Key facts: Established: 1975 as part of the Australian Honours System Ranks: Highest of the bravery awards, above the Star of Courage and Bravery Medal Criteria: Acts of "the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril" Precedence: Takes precedence over all other Australian awards except the Victoria Cross | Australian World War Stories

Three outstanding Queenslanders have received Australian Honours at Government House today in the first official ceremony since March. The founders of Orange Sky Australia were recognised for their work with the homeless, along with an ecologist who has always found time to stop and smell the roses | 10 News Queensland

2.4K views · 53 reactions | Congratulations to all the state and territory recipients of the 2021 Local Hero Award! The Local Hero Award was introduced into the Australian of the Year Awards in 2003 and acknowledges extraordinary contributions made by Australians in their local community. As proud sponsors of this award we wish everyone good luck tonight. For more about the Local Hero Awards visit: https://aoty.org.au/ | Australian Department of Home Affairs | Facebook

When the Australian of the Year honours are announced tonight, take a moment to admire the "mini-artworks" that are handed over to the winners. The awards were first made at the ANU Glass Workshop in 2017. This year, Louis Grant has taken up the mantle as lead fabricator at the workshop — and he certainly isn't cracking under the pressure. “When you see the awards given out, they are glowing — there’s something sublime about that," he said. Peak behind the scenes to see how the iconic trophies a

142K views · 4K reactions | Joanne Farrell champions women and girls...