Australia's first qualified astronaut, a beloved cook and a sound designer behind some of the nation's most recognised film soundtracks are among the inspiring South Australian nominees for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards.

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Clinical geneticist Gareth Baynam, Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg, and veterans advocate Paul Broadbridge join health researcher Professor Marion Eckert and public health expert Dr Mohammad Afzal Mahmood as finalists for the state's highest accolade.

Four nominees, one from each category, will go on to represent Sout

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