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Barbecue by the lake The sizzling noises of sausages filled the air on Sunday 26 January, as members of the charity organisation Turbans 4 Australia came down to Guru Nanak Lake to celebrate the holiday. There were over 100 people and parkgoers that came through and grabbed themselves a snag, with the charity’s cooks recalling it difficult to resist with the sun shining bright. Story page 5
From left to right, Lucas, Hardeep Singh and Saroop enjoy some sausages next to Guru Nanak Lake during a warm afternoon on Australia Day. (Gary Sissons: 454937)
Top Australians en’s Organisation Victoria since 2009, Ms Bezhan left behind her doctor’s degree attained in Kabul when she embarked on community work in Australia. The organisation provides everything Afghan women in the community need to settle and find their way in the country. Ms Gondoza-Luka was awarded for her intense work in the African community through her organisation Afri-Aus Care founded in 2015,
built through her personal experiences after she migrated from Malawi in 2001. The veterinarian Dr Walker was awarded for his 30 years of service to avian veterinary science and pigeon racing. Now even into his retirement, he didn’t stop and continued the veterinary work for various pigeon organisations, entirely on a pro bono basis. Apart from his professional life, Dr Walker lives a recreational life of racing pigeons.
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His fascination with pigeons has motivated him to continue to contribute throughout his entire career. Mr Davidson was recognised for his service to his local community. His journey into volunteering began at the age of seven during the Second World War and ever since he has been living a life of volunteering. Coverage pages 2, 3
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South East locals have been recognised at this year’s Australia Day Honours List. Four community members were awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), including Gulghotai Bezhan of Narre Warren North, Selba Gondoza-Luka of the organisation Afri-Aus Care, Dr Colin Walker of Pearcedale, and Geoffrey Davidson of Berwick. Founder and president of the Afghan Wom-