# Australia Day Honours for Melissa Doyle and Lisa Wilkinson

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Two of Australia’s best know television faces, **Melissa Doyle** and **Lisa Wilkinson** , were recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours, both being appointed a Member in the general division of the Order of Australia.

Melissa Doyle was recognised for her service to the community through representational roles with a range of charitable groups and the broadcast media.

The Channel **Seven** presenter joined the network in 1995 after beginning her television career with **WIN TV** in Canberra. She became best known as a co-host of _Sunrise_ before moving to prime time duties with _Seven News_ and _Sunday Night_.

Lisa Wilkinson’s honour was for significant service to the print and broadcast media as a journalist and presenter, and to a range of youth and women’s health groups.

Her current duties as co-host of the **Nine** Network’s _Today_ began in 2007 but also include the host of a number of special television events including _Carols by Candlelight, Australian of the Year Awards_ and _Federal Election coverage_. Prior to that she worked at the **Seven** and **Ten** networks and **Foxtel**.

Her print media achievements include Editor and International Editor in Chief, _Cleo_ _Magazine_, 1985-1995; Editor, _Dolly Magazine_, 1980-1984 and Editor-At-Large, _Australian Women’s Weekly_, 1999-2007.

Full list of media related honours announced today were.

###**Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia**  
**Mr Brian James MALLON, South Yarra, Vic**  
For distinguished service to the community, particularly to children, through roles with medical and charitable foundations, and to the broadcast media industry.  
_Broadcast media service includes: Managing Director, Channel 7 Pty Ltd, Melbourne, 1989-1997._

###**Member (AM) In The General Division Of The Order Of Australia**  
**Mr Richard Alan ACKLAND, Potts Point, NSW**  
For significant service to the print and television media industries, particularly through reporting on legal issues, and as a publisher.  
_Presenter, Media Watch, ABC TV, 1998-1999._  
_Host, Daybreak, ABC Radio National, 1980s._  
_Host, Late Night Live, ABC Radio National, 1970s-1980s._  
_Canberra correspondent for the Australian Financial Review during the 1970s._

**Ms Filippina Lydia (Tina) ARENA, Surry Hills, NSW**  
For significant service to the music industry as a singer, songwriter, and recording artist, and as a supporter of charitable groups.  
_Ms Arena is a singer, songwriter and performer._  
_Has released numerous albums._  
_Performer in numerous stage musicals and at various venues._  
_Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games, 2000._  
_Performer, Young Talent Time television show._

**Ms Patsy BISCOE, Tanunda, SA**  
For significant service to the performing arts, and to the television industry, as a children’s entertainer, and to the community of the Barossa Valley.  
_Children’s Entertainer, for over 30 years, performing in a range of stage and television shows including:_  
_Fat Cat and Friends, Here’s Humphrey and Channel Niners._  
_Has performed more than 2000 concerts for young children, Australia wide._

**Ms Melissa Jane DOYLE, NSW**  
For significant service to the community through representational roles with a range of charitable groups, and to the broadcast media.  
_Media service includes:_  
_The Seven Network:_  
_Journalist/television Presenter, Seven Network, since 1995._  
_Host, National News Service, current._  
_Host, ‘Sunday Night’, current._  
_Co-Host, ‘Sunrise’, 2001 - 2013 and 1997-1999._  
_Host, ‘The Zoo’, 2008._  
_News Presenter/General Reporter, Prime Television, prior to 1995._  
_Radio Host, Smooth FM, Nova Entertainment, current._  
_Columnist, News Limited, 2008 - 2009._

**Mr Michael (Mike) Hayden WALSH OBE, Sydney, NSW**  
For significant service to the entertainment industry, and to the performing arts through support for young actors, theatre restoration and production  
_Host, The Mike Walsh Show’ Ten Network and Nine Network, 1973 - 1985._  
_Recipient, Gold Logie, TV Week, 1980; Recipient, 24 Logies’._  
_Recipient, Best Light Entertainment Series, Television Society, 1980; Best Current Affairs Interviewer_

**Ms Lisa WILKINSON, NSW**  
For significant service to the print and broadcast media as a journalist and presenter, and to a range of youth and women’s health groups.  
_Print and Broadcast service includes:_  
_Co-host, The Today Show, Nine Network, since 2007._  
_Presenter of a range of special television events including Carols by Candlelight, Australian of the Year Awards and Federal Election coverage._  
_Co-host, Weekend Sunrise, Seven Network, 2005-2007._  
_Co-host, The Morning Shift, Seven Network, 2000._  
_Panellist, Beauty and the Beast, Ten Network and Foxtel, 1996-2002._  
_Co-host, Doug Mulray Drive Show, 2WS-FM, 1998-1999._  
_Editor and International Editor in Chief, Cleo Magazine, 1985-1995._  
_Editor, Dolly Magazine, 1980-1984._  
_Editor-At-Large, Australian Women’s Weekly, 1999-2007._  
_Editor-At-Large, Huffington Post Australia, since 2015._

###**Medal (OAM) In The General Division**  
**Mr John Ruthven BUCHANAN, Belrose, NSW**  
For service to jazz music, and to the broadcast media.  
_Volunteer Presenter, Fine Music FM 102.5, current and Member, Jazz Committee, current._  
_Broadcaster, Radio 2MBS, Radio 2CCR and Radio 2NSB, 15 years._

**Mr Samuel Joseph JOHNSON, Moorabbin, Vic**  
For service to cancer research support organisations, and to the performing arts.  
_Performing arts:_  
_Has appeared in a range of Australian television series including:_  
_Rush, 2008-2011._  
_Underbelly, 2009._  
_The Secret Life of Us, 2001-2005._  
_The Pacific, 2010._

**Ms Zanne Jappe MALLETT, Chatswood West, NSW**  
For service to the Scandinavian community, and to multicultural media.  
_Presenter and Executive Producer, Danish Program, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Radio, 1980-2013. Scandinavian Head of Group, 1979-1980._  
_Subtitler, SBS Television, 1989-2013._  
_Provided English commentary for SBS TV on the occasion of the wedding of Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Mary Donaldson, 2004._

**Mr Gregory Mark MILES, Williamstown VIC**  
For service to horse racing as a radio and television caller and presenter.  
Service includes:  
_Chief Race Caller and Broadcaster, Racing Victoria Limited, current._  
_Race Caller, RSN Racing and Sport 927AM, since 2005._  
_Head Race Caller, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), 1981._  
_President, Victorian Racing Media Association._

**Mr Eugene Oliver O’ROURKE, Malvern East, Vic**  
For service to the community, particularly through multicultural media.  
Service includes:  
_3ZZZ Melbourne Ethnic Community Radio:_  
_Chairperson, Broadcast Convenor Group, current._  
_Member, Building Committee._  
_Volunteer Broadcaster, GIor na nGael (Irish Program), since 1989; Convenor, since 1996._  
_Past Council Member._  
_Past Chairperson, Programming Committee._  
_Foundation Member, since 1989._

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Couple of news reports

[Melissa Doyle overwhelmed by honours](http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjL4NuSpsXKAhVF2qYKHThABHcQqQIIGigAMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theaustralian.com.au%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fmelissa-doyle-overwhelmed-by-honours%2Fnews-story%2F7d5df096264560bbc1bdd3d9a65b304b&usg=AFQjCNGZBthPCJaS9z2cEECqDKqJGhzgJw&sig2=x4T34G91fTDcpjs9MlmV4Q&bvm=bv.112454388,d.dGY)

[2016 Australia Day honours: Lisa Wilkinson, helping journalists](http://www.theaustralian.com.au/in-depth/2016-australia-day-honours-lisa-wilkinson-helping-journalists/news-story/9cf30ea3f5391e6e3c30fb0f019f32db)

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How come everyone else has a location except Melissa Doyle and Lisa Wilkinson? Do they just live everywhere in NSW or something?

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In the official list has Melissa as Sydney 2000 but just NSW for Lisa. They probably don’t want it known where they live??