Australia Day Awards recipients

> Citizen of the Year: Brian Batchelor, Barcaldine

> Community Event of the Year: 10 Towns – Alpha, organised by the 10 Towns Committee

> Recognition in the Community Event of the Year category: Town vs Country Cricket Day, organised by the Muttaburra State School P&C Association

> Head Yakka Champion: Alpha and Jericho Police and Alpha Jockey Club

> Volunteer Award: Kevin Wiltshire, Alpha

> Volunteer Award: Neta Arnold, Barcaldine

> Volunteer Award: Gerry Neisler, Aramac

> Highly commended in the Volunteer Award category: Janet Howie, Barcaldine

> Senior Sports Award: Jenni Gray, Muttaburra

> Cultural Award: Central West Aboriginal Corporation, Barcaldine

> Recognition in the Cultural Award category: Lisa Rogers, Barcaldine