Tom Venning (Grey, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Today I'm honoured to congratulate the local everyday heroes recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours list in Grey.

Ms Jennifer Holmes from Port Vincent. Jennifer has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. She has been recognised for her incredible work in community health.

Mr Douglas Ahola from Risdon Park received the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the people of Port Pirie.

Mr Bruce Green of Port Lincoln received an OAM for his service to the local government as mayor and for his community work. Bruce, thank you for your leadership.

Mr Douglas Warmington of Moonta Bay, congratulations on your OAM. You have served your local community proudly.

We also celebrate Mr Kenneth Warnes from Owen. Kenneth received an OAM for his service to conservation and to the district of Owen. Kenneth, thank you for looking after the mid-north.

From our emergency services, Mrs Sandra Gooch from Yorktown. Sandra was awarded Ambulance Service medal.

Sadly, this year, we also include two outstanding men who are no longer with us. We honour the late Mr Walter Duncan from Clare, who received an OAM for his service to horticulture. And we remember the late Mr Archibald Woods from Stansbury, awarded an OAM for his service to the Yorke Peninsula.

None of these people did the work for a medal. They did it because they were devoted to regional South Australia. To all our recipients: warm congratulations.

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