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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

Adam Goodes

Manny

Mum’s Koala Moment

Bolin

Ava

Freida

My Dad

Oscar

Squares of Music

Li

Featured on the Australian $50 note

Jonathan

Oscar

Felix

My Awesome Australian

Iris

My brother my hero

Rehat

At the Table

Zoe

The Legend

William

Pretty Good

Jack

Ned Kelly

Nate

Mum

Mora

The famous actress

Mia

Steve

Jack

My Mama

Amelia

Ned Kelly

Christian

Fabulous Fred Hollows

Adam

My Inspiration

Twara

Spirte animal

Kaliakra

Flying High

Liam

Smiling Riccardo

Isaac

Dad

Kingston

Neale Daniher

Lara

Dancing Colors, Smiling Friend

Vivienne

Miss

Jacinta

The Unbeatable!

Anika

Tennis Australia

Lavinia

Cathy Freeman

Hope

Olivia Newton-John

Penelope

A Tiny Gift, A Big Smile of Mummy

Clara

My Mum

Nina

Chris, the lollipop lady

Olive

Good food, good memories

Keira

Amazing acting of Angourie Rice

Savannah

Tippa Love Woody

Spencer

Ned Kelly

Xavier

Spring Bloom

Kate

My Brother