The outstanding contributions of several Goulburn Valley residents to their communities over many years have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours.
Our journalists have been out and about speaking with them and their remarkable stories are gathered here.
Stan Jezewski: https://www.sheppnews.com.au/news/search-and-rescue-stalwart-honoured-on-australia-day/
Lynette Franklin: https://www.sheppnews.com.au/news/a-community-stalwarts-dedication-to-the-community-recognised/
Cheryl Dedman: https://www.sheppnews.com.au/news/cheryl-dedmans-passion-recognised-with-oam/
Michael Tehan: https://www.sheppnews.com.au/news/honouring-excellence-and-decades-of-commitment-to-the-community/
Paul Briggs: https://www.sheppnews.com.au/news/paul-briggs-staying-in-the-conversation-to-forge-change-2/
Rosemary Kennett: https://www.sheppnews.com.au/news/rosemary-kennett-awarded-oam/
Suzanna Sheed: https://www.sheppnews.com.au/news/sheed-honoured-for-services-to-victorian-people-and-parliament/
Sharman Stone: https://www.sheppnews.com.au/news/sharman-stone-receives-am-reflects-on-career/