Pioneering melanoma experts have been named Australian of the Year 2024

Professor Georgina Long AO and Professor Richard Scolyer AO, were both named Australian of the Year for 2024.

A supplied undated image obtained, Thursday, November 2, 2023 shows Australian of the Year 2024 nominees Georgina Long (left) and Richard Scolyer posing for a photograph. A new exhibition from the National Museum of Australia will display objects near and dear to the 2024 Australian of the Year nominees. (AAP Image/Supplied by National Museum of Australia) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY Credit: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA/PR IMAGE

Australian of the Year 2024：

Professor Georgina Long AO and Professor Richard Scolyer AO, were both named Australian of the Year for 2024.

They've saved thousands of lives through their immunotherapy approach to treating melanoma.

Young Australian of the Year 2024: Australian swimmer Emma McKeon

Senior Australian of the Year 2024: linguist and community leader, Yalmay Yunupiŋu

Australia's Local Hero 2024: David Elliott

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