Melbourne, Jan 26 : Australia's former Labor Party leader Kim Beazley, Olympic swimming champ Stephanie Rice, and singer Marcia Hines are among those that are being awarded at this year''s Australia Day Honours.

This year 536 Australians, 369 men and 167 women, were awarded for their achievements in arts, education, business, law and sport, with a majority of the recognition going to those involved in community work, reports News. com. au.

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