Ben Fordham has congratulated the extraordinary Aussies honoured on Australia Day.

Tennis star, Paralympic gold medallist and advocate Dylan Alcott has made history – named 2022 Australian of the Year.

Among many others acknowledged for their work is former RFS commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons, Doctor Daniel Nour and Sober in the Country founder Shanna Whan.

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