When Cathy Freeman was informed about being awarded one of the country’s highest honours, the Sydney Olympic champion ...

Cathy Freeman thrilled Australians when she won the women’s 400m gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, wearing a skin-tight ...

The Indigenous athlete who lit the cauldron at the Sydney Olympics and went on to win the nation’s hearts joins an ...

The 53-year-old, whose gold-medal run in the women's 400 metres at the Sydney 2000 Olympics became one of her country's ...

High-profile Australians celebrated alongside more than 600 civilians who have changed lives and the country ...

Australian Olympic sprinter Cathy Freeman receives the nation's highest honour, a Companion of the Order of Australia. This ...

Across the Tasman today, Australian sporting icon Cathy Freeman has received one of the country’s highest honours, being ...

From athletes to Elders - dozens of inspiring First Nations people have been recognised in the 2026 Australia Day honours ...

Cathy Freeman is not just a name in athletics; she is a symbol of excellence and resilience. Her historic moment came during the Sydney 2000 Olympics, where she had the honor of lighting the Olympic ...

Cathy Freeman's recent appointment as a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) marks a significant milestone in her illustrious career and contributions to the nation. This prestigious honor ...

For a self-confessed “shy girl”, receiving the nation’s top civilian award prompted careful reflection and a shift in perspective by the Olympic gold medallist.

Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst has been recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours, alongside nearly a thousand others, ...