Honoring Local Legends at Australia Day Awards

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The Hills Shire Council held its annual Australia Day Awards on Wednesday, 22 January, at the Pioneer Theatre, celebrating the remarkable contributions of local heroes.

Young Citizen of the Year was awarded to Megan Sutton, a passionate volunteer and disability advocate, along with Ashleen Khela, who at just 12 years old, became one of Australia’s youngest published authors. The Senior Citizen of the Year award went to Alan Grady, celebrated for his longstanding commitment to community service through Rotary.

Finally, Katherine Kirk was named Citizen of the Year for her leadership role at Castle High School, where she actively supports both students and teachers. The event highlighted the power of community and the inspiring efforts of those who work tirelessly to make The Hills Shire a better place.

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