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The Governor-General has announced honours and awards to almost 1,000 Australians. "Recipients share some common traits – including selflessness, excellence and a commitment to service. "They’re from different backgrounds, their stories are each unique, and each has served in different ways. This diversity is a strength and each has impacted their community and made it better. "For that, we thank them and, today, we celebrate them. "Collectively the recipients, whose achievements span community