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flag Four NSW leaders, including a neonatologist, marine biologist, and lawyer, are finalists for Australia’s 2026 Australian of the Year.

flag Professor Nadia Badawi, a neonatologist at The Children’s Hospital, Westmead, is among four NSW nominees for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards, recognized for achieving over 96% survival rates for critically ill newborns and reducing cerebral palsy rates in Australia by 40% through pioneering research. flag Marine biologist Dr. Jennifer Matthews is honored for developing a coral “baby food” that doubles young coral survival, creating microplastic removal technologies, and leading community-driven reef restoration projects in Sydney and Thailand. flag Human rights lawyer Nicholas Stewart is acknowledged for advocating for LGBTIQ+ victims of hate crimes, leading parliamentary inquiries, and establishing a pro bono legal clinic. flag The four nominees will be honored on November 10 in Sydney before competing for the national title on January 25, 2026, in Canberra.

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