Indigenous manager Keelen Mailman honoured by Australia Day award

Sally Gall
Updated January 29 2020 - 9:29am, first published January 26 2020 - 2:05pm
Keelen Mailman says it's a deep honour to have been named a Member of the Order of Australia. Picture - Col Jackson.
Keelen Mailman says it's a deep honour to have been named a Member of the Order of Australia. Picture - Col Jackson.

At a time when opinions are divided about celebrating our national day, Bidjara woman Keelen Mailman hopes her Australia Day honour will help the public understand the needs of her people.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

Get the latest QLD news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.