Australian of the Year: Thai cave rescuer, a Paralympian and Indigenous activist top finalists list
NEWS: The state finalists in the running for this year's Australian of the Year award have been announced ahead of January 25, when we find out the recipient.
A Paralympian, an Indigenous rights campaigner, and a doctor who helped rescue a group of boys from a flooded cave in Thailand are among the eight finalists for the 2019 Australian of the Year.
Chosen from a total of 32 nominees, they were all awarded Australian of the Year for their home state or territory late last year.
Each were recognised for their personal achievements and contribution to creating a better Australia.
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