The King’s Birthday 2026 Honours List recognises 949 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for conspicuous service.
Abbreviated list of those that are cited for contributions to the media; part listing of accomplishments.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the General Division
Professor Timothy John Entwisle , Bowral NSW 2576
For distinguished service to environmental conservation, to botanical sciences, to the media, to tertiary education, and to the community.
Radio, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Regular Contributor, ‘Blueprint for Living’, Radio National, 10 years.
- Co-host and Writer, ‘Talking Plants’ summer series, Radio National, 2014-2016.
- Co-Host, ‘In Season’ 10-part series, Radio National, 2016.
- Co-host, ‘Passion for Plants’, 702 AM Weekend Show, 2006-2011.
- Co-host, ‘Talking Plants’ 702 AM Breakfast Show, 2002-2005.
Media
- Author, ‘TalkingPlants’ Blog, since 2008.
- Contributor/Regular writer, Plant Curiosities Column, Gardening Australia Magazine, 2018-2025.
- Contributor, Feature Articles, Gardening Australia Magazine, since 2015.
- Contributor, ‘Secret Life of Plants’ Regular column, Nature Australia, 2002-2005.
- Presenter, ‘Fortnightly Science Show’, Plenty Valley FM, 1988-1991.
- Freelance Science Writer, The Age, 1989-1990.
- Secretary, Management Committee, Plenty Valley FM, 1988.
- Volunteer Reader, Radio for the Print Handicapped, 3RPH, 1985-1987.
Ms Frances Margaret Kelly, NSW
For distinguished service to broadcast journalism, to the advancement of social justice, to equality, and to advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Broadcaster and Journalist, current.
- Presenter, Radio National’s Breakfast Program, 2005-2021.
- Europe Correspondent, 2002-2005.
- Former Political Editor and Reporter, Parliament House, 7.30 Report and Current Affairs Radio Division.
- Former Reporter, Triple J.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division
Ms Bronwyn Kate Fagan, ACT
For significant service to sports administration, to broadcast media, and to the community
Radio Presenting
- Co-Host, Local Grandstand Program, ABC Radio, 2005-2018.
- Guest Presenter, Breakfast with Tim Shaw, 2CC, 2018-2019.
Ms Susan Jane Gaudion, WA
For significant service to netball as a coach and administrator, and to the media.
Media
- Host and Commentator, Fox Sports, since 2023.
- Host and Commentator, Nine’s Wide World of Sport, Nine Network, 2016-2021.
- Host and Commentator, Channel Ten, 2009-2015.
- Producer, Writer and Performer, The Centurions, Centurion Entertainment, 2015-2018.
Ms Edwina Diana McCann, NSW
For significant service to journalism, to the fashion industry, and to arts governance.
Media
- Editor in Chief, Vogue Australia, 2012-2022.
- Editorial Director, News Prestige, Vogue, Vogue Living, GQ, 2012-2022.
Mr John Rove McManus
For significant service to broadcast media, to entertainment, and to the community.
Roving Enterprises
- Executive Producer, current.
- Co-Owner, current.
- Producer, The Project, 2009-2023.
- Co-Executive Producer, Before the Game, 2004-2013.
- Host and Producer, Rove LA, Fox8, 2011-2012.
- Host and Producer, Rove Live, Ten Network, 2000-2009.
- Co-Executive Producer, Real Stories, 2006.
- Co-Executive Producer, Skithouse, 2003-2004.
- Co-Executive Producer, After the Game, 2003.
- Producer, Silverchair: Beyond the Diorama, 2002.
- Host and Producer, Rove, Nine Network, 1999.
- Co-Founder, 1999.
Stand Up Comedy
Comedian, National and International Events, since 1990s.
Ten Network
- Host, Show Me The Movie!, 2018.
- Host and Producer, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, 2007-2009.
- Producer and Presenter, Annual ARIA Awards, 2000, 2002-2004 and 2007-2008.
- Co-Host, Seriously Forty, 2005.
- Host, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, 2001.
- Comedy Debater, Melbourne Comedy Festival Debate, 2000.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Host, Whovians, 2017-2020.
- Regular Panellist, Good News Week, 1998-2000.
- Comedian, Something Hot Before Bed, 1996.
Special Broadcasting Service - Guest, Who Do You Think You Are?, 2013.
- Guest, John Safran vs God, 2004.
- Guest, Big Backyard Quiz, 2025.
Nine Network
- Co-Host, Millenium: New Year’s Eve Telecast, 1999.
- Panellist, Simply the Best, 1999.
- Comedy Debater, Super Debate, 1999.
- Host, Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala, 1999.
Screen Producers Australia - Member, Guesswork TV, McManus Token Group, since 2014.
- Member, Thinkative TV, McManus Token Group, since 2014.
Television and Film
- Voice Character, Bucky Dunstan, Bluey, Ludo Studios, 2024.
- Voice Characters, The Mutt, Dr Knutt and Hodad, Monster Beach, 2014 and 2019-2020.
- Voice Characters, King Tubby, Cheeta and Last Chance, Kitty is Not a Cat, 7TWO, 2018-2019.
- Voice Character, Junior Investor, Norm of the North, Lionsgate, 2016.
- Host, Lie Detectors, GSN United States, 2015.
- Host, Riot, Fox United States, 2014.
- Guest, @Midnight, Comedy Central United States, 2014.
- Regular, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC United States, 2007-2014.
- Voice Character, Exchange Student Zero, Cartoon Network, 2012.
- Voice Character, Robot Chicken, 2011.
- Guest, Chelsea Lately, E! United States, 2009.
- Host, The List, ABC United States, 2008.
- Voice Character, Rove McManus, bro’Town, Firehorse Films, 2006.
- Voice Character, Bernie and Kung Fu Crab, Finding Nemo, Disney Pixar, 2003.
- Producer and Host, The Loft Live, Channel 31, 1997-1998.
- Voice Character, Li’l Elvis and the Truckstoppers, Australian Children’s Television Foundation, 1997.
And more
The late Mr James Matthew Valentine
For significant service to the media as a radio presenter and television host, to music, and to children’s literature.
ABC Radio Sydney
- Presenter, Breakfast, 2021-2023.
- Presenter, Afternoons, 2001-2021, 2024-2026.
ABC Television
- Inaugural Television Host, ABC Jazz, 20 years.
- Television Presenter, The Afternoon Show, 1987-1990.
- Former Writer and Presenter, comedy sketches, Humour Australia website.
Television - Other
- Narrator, Come Dine with Me Australia, 2010-2013.
- Narrator, Celebrity Come Dine with Me Australia, 2012-2014.
- Former Presenter, TVTV and Good Morning Australia.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division
Mr Paul William Griffiths, Mudgee NSW 2850
For service to sport, to people with disability, and to the community.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Radio Sport Commentator, Sydney Olympic Games, 2000.
- Television Reporter, The Day Tonight and The National, ABC, 1975-1983.
- Presenter, The Inventors, 1975-1983.
- Commentator, major television events including opening of Federal Parliament and royal visits, 1975-1983.
Media - Other
- Reporter, BBC World Service and then BBCs ‘The Money Program’, 1969-1975.
- Newsreader, Riverina Television Limited, Wagga Wagga, 1963-1965.
- Managing Director, Paul Griffiths Presentations, since 1978.
Mr Craig Anthony Leeson, Burnie TAS 7320
For service to media, and to the community.
Media
- Foreign Correspondent, Al Jazeera Media Network, 2013-2020.
- Asia Correspondent, Seven News Australia, 2014-2016.
- Television Correspondent, News Corporation, Star TV Asia, 2004-2007.
- Media Strategist, PCCW Global, 2002-2003.
- Producer and Director, National Geographic Channel, 2001-2002.
- Television Correspondent, Freelance, 1999-2001.
- Television Producer, CNN, 1998-1999.
- Regional Television Correspondent, Inside Story, ATV Hong Kong, 1996-1998.
- News Anchor, ATV Hong Kong, 1996-1998.
- Correspondent and News Anchor, ABC TV News Tasmania, 1991-1995.
- Correspondent and Editor, ABC Radio Tasmania, 1989-1991.
- Reporter and Editorial Manager, The Advocate Newspaper, 1985-1989.
Mr Geoffrey Eric King, VIC
For service to broadcast media.
Triple R Community Radio
- Chair, Board, ~30 years.
- Voluntary Presenter, 1981-2026
- Music Co-ordinator, 1978-1981.
- Member, Programming Committee.
Mr Geoffrey Samuel Prenter , Bowral NSW 2576
For service to the print media as a sports journalist.
Rugby League
- Founding Editor, Rugby League Week, 1970-1981, 2009-2012.
- The Sun Media Liaison to New South Wales Rugby League, c1980s.
- Judging Panel, NRL Immortals, c1981-2017.
- Foundation Media Manager.
- Sponsorship Negotiator, City Ford and Eastern Suburbs, c1976.
Print Media
- Prenter Promotions, 1988-2009.
- The Daily Telegraph, 1959-1965.
- The Sun Sydney, 1965-1970, 1981-1988
Dr Bogumila Zongollowicz, Rowville VIC 3178
For service to the Polish community.
Media
- Contributor, Polish Language Programme, SBS Radio, 1991-2023.
- Co-Founder, Polish Radio Programme, 3RIM, Melton, 1993.