Vanessa Pirotta wins 2027 NSW award

The marine scientist and whale expert received top honours at an annual awards ceremony. Other recipients included people recognised for community shark-bite kits, medical flying and youth charity work.

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Vanessa Pirotta, a marine scientist and whale expert, received top honours at an annual award ceremony and was named the 2027 Australian of the Year for NSW. ABC News The West Australian
Other recipients included a person behind community shark-bite kits, a veteran pilot doctor and people who founded a youth charity on the Mid North Coast. ABC News