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Australians of the Year announced

Dylan Alcott during his mens quad wheelchair singles semi final match at the Australian Open

Dylan Alcott during his mens quad wheelchair singles semi final match at the Australian Open Source: AAP

A paralympian, a volunteer, a doctor and a campaigner are this year's Australians of the Year.


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By Brooke Young

Source: SBS



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A paralympian, a volunteer, a doctor and a campaigner are this year's Australians of the Year.



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