Landcare heroes recognised in Australia Day Honours

5 FEBRUARY 2019: Landcare Australia congratulates the following Australia Day 2019 Honours recipients who are, or have been, active members of the Landcare movement:

OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Banduk Marika, Yirrkala NT

Rex Wild QC, Larrakeyah NT

MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA

Lester Burgess, Warrawee NSW

Dr Ian Galloway, Newstead QLD

Timothy McKinnon, Moss Vale NSW

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Glenys Bowtell, Kleinton QLD

John Bruce, Barooga NSW

Susan Chapman, Marcoola QLD

Frederick Fawke, Dunlop ACT

Michael Gandy, Mount Rumney TAS

Mary-Lou Gittins, Goomburra QLD

John Ive, Flynn ACT

Gloria Malseed, Portland VIC

John Malseed, Portland VIC

Robert Myers, Birdwood SA

Glenys Patluny, Kambah ACT

James Renkin, Benalla VIC

Ailsa Ripper, Stratford VIC

Michael Tichbon, Argyle WA

The hard work and dedication of these people, who give their time and resources to care for our country’s land and water assets, exemplify what it means to be a Landcarer. In particular, we’d like to acknowledge Mary-Lou Gittins who was recognised for her service to conservation and the environment, which includes her work as a board director of Landcare Australia from 2001-2005.

To the recipients – we celebrate your outstanding achievements and thank you for your invaluable service!

Landcare Australia also congratulates ‘Captain Rural’, Leigh Radford, on being awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to the broadcast media in rural and regional areas. Leigh has always been a dedicated and passionate supporter of the Landcare community. We celebrate this recognition of his enormous contribution.