Emeritus Professor Chesney Romesh Nagarajah has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for his distinguished service to tertiary education, as part of the Australia Day 2026 Honours List.

Selliah Nalliah of Wheelers Hill has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for his longstanding service to the Tamil and Hindu communities in Victoria.

The awards night was held in Suva on Saturday, 6 December, where 22 individuals and organisations were recognised across various categories.

Minister for Ageing Ingrid Stitt MP, Robert Caulfield, President of the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria, joined Governor of Victoria Prof. Margaret Gardner AC to present the awards.

Prof. Bianca Brijnath, Dr Kamal Kant Gupta, Tejas Bhat, Dev P. and Angadjot Singh are amongst the 59 finalists shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

Two remarkable Australians have received the Public Service Medal in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours for their life-saving and nation-building contributions, as the list recognises 830 recipients—up nearly 30% since Australia Day.

For the first time in its 24-year history, the Allan Border Medal was awarded without a single member of Australia's Test squad in attendance, as the team continued their tour of Sri Lanka.

Rajmallan, a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, was awarded for their inspiring leadership in raising $45,000 for leukemia research through the World’s Greatest Shave at Epping Boys High School.

The philosophy behind giving students awards is to reward them for success.

The 2024 Prime Minister’s International Business Awards (PMIBA) held at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, the event was a reflection of the country’s commitment to fostering an environment that nurtures creativity, sustainability, and economic growth.