Paralympian Kurt Fearnley appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia

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Fearnley is receiving the Queen’s Birthday Honour for distinguished service to people with a disability, for his fundraising efforts when it comes to Indigenous athletics and charitable organisations, as well as his achievements as a Paralympic athlete.

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‘We nailed’ the Commonwealth GamesFearnley said this year’s Commonwealth Games will forever be a career highlight.

“I finished the green and gold,” he said.

“I finished that part of my career knowing that I’ve got nothing left to give it nothing at all. (AAP: Dean Lewins)

“Honestly, the Gold Coast I couldn’t ask for a better final memory in that comp, in those colours it was a fierce race and my family was there, and every part of me was tied up in that result.”

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