A bravery award for the boy who saved his brother's life

77 Australians from across the country have been honoured with bravery awards.

Bravery award recipient Calyn Hoad.

77 Australians from across the country have been honoured with bravery awards.

Among the recipients are a 23 year-old paramedic student and a nine year-old boy who saved his brother's life.

Naomi Selvaratnam reports.

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