The King's Birthday 2025 Honours List

The King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List recognised 830 Australians for their outstanding work, dedication and commitment to serving their local community. This included awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for distinguished and conspicuous service. 

This year, 114 Queenslanders were recognised for their significant contribution to their communities across the state including seven Queenslanders who were awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to veterans and their families, including:  

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division  

• Mr Donald William Davey, Kingaroy QLD – For service to veterans and their families. 

• Mr David Draper, Eagleby QLD – For service to veterans. 

• The late Mr Neville Stanley Galbraith, Deception Bay QLD – For service to lawn bowls, and to veterans. 

• Major David Bernard Melandri (Retd), Highfields QLD – For service to veterans and their families, and to the community of Toowoomba. 

• The late Mr Ian William Rieck – For service to veterans and their families. 

• Mr William Joseph Ross, Carrara QLD – For service to veterans and their families, and to the community. 

• The late Mrs Jocelyn Anne Templeton, Banyo QLD – For service to veterans and their families, and to the community. 

To view the full list of honours, visit the Governor-General’s website. 

Thank you for your continued dedication and commitment to supporting your local community.