Australia's first qualified astronaut, a beloved cook and a sound designer behind some of the nation's most recognised film soundtracks are among the inspiring South Australian nominees for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards.

Subscribe now for unlimited access .

Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website The digital version of Today's Paper All other regional websites in your area Continue

Clinical geneticist Gareth Baynam, Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg, and veterans advocate Paul Broadbridge join health researcher Professor Marion Eckert and public health expert Dr Mohammad Afzal Mahmood as finalists for the state's highest accolade.

Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg poses for photographs outside Parliament House in Canberra, Au

See Full Page