Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg named Australian of the Year for 2026

Bennell-Pegg tells ceremony in Canberra she hopes to use award to inspire young people to chase their dreamsCathy Freeman leads Australia Day 2026 honours listGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs a girl, Katherine Bennell-Pegg would lie on the dry grass in her backyard, gazing up at the stars and dreaming about one day reaching them.While she’s yet to enter space, the now-41-year-old is closer than most could ever hope for. Continue reading...

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