Australian of the Year winners and nominees: Who are they and what are their stories?

Australia's Thai cave heroes have been named 2019 Australians of the Year.

Source: AAP

Cave rescue divers Richard 'Harry' Harris and Craig Challen have both been named 2019 Australian of the Year for their heroic efforts in saving 12 boys from a flooded cave in Thailand. They, along with other nominees, are being honored for changing lives and improving Australian society. What stories do they have? Jiao Lu shares with Yin Wu.


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