Tag: Order of Australia Medal
OAM recipient follows in father’s footsteps with community work
HAVING dedicated over 50 years of his life to volunteering within communities, Michael Tuohy was humbled to be recognised in the Queen's Birthday honours...
Creative passion passed on to next generation
"PEOPLE need to focus more on giving back to the community rather than getting," Queen's Birthday 2019 Order of Australia Medal (OAM) recipient Kevin...
National honour after decades of hard work
HE has always been passionate about helping others and now - after decades of hard work and volunteer service - Millicent's Michael Bleby has...
Medal honours high-profile piper
WELL-KNOWN pipe major and community stalwart Barry Ward received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) on Saturday for his ongoing contributions to Mount Gambier...
OAM recipient’s name in history books
FORMER South East business identity Jim Galpin was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) on Saturday for his community-minded approach and focus on...
Civic leader makes mark on Mount Gambier
MOUNT Gambier resident John Allen has left an enduring legacy across the Blue Lake city following years of service to local government and the...
Decades of service recognised with Order honour
PROMINENT Mount Gambier identity Eric Roughana OAM has become a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his decades of service to the...
Former forester looks back on decades of service
"YOU will never understand what community spirit is until you have lived in a small town like Penola, Tantanoola, Millicent or Nangwarry."
Those are the...
Paralympian set for golf day
INSPIRATIONAL Paralympic champion Kelly Cartwright will be special guest at Portland District Health's 2019 charity golf event.
While in Portland for the event, which will...
Tributes flow for historian
BARRY McGowan was acknowledged both nationally and internationally for his expertise in recording the history of gold mining in Australia and passion for the...
Researcher digs up mining past
A FORMER Mount Gambier man has felt a sense of vindication for the historian profession after being awarded an Order of Australia medal on...
Pride of nation
THREE Mount Gambier residents who have dedicated decades to serving the community through various organisations have been celebrated nationally in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours [...]