Frank Mitchell, a proud First Nations man and business owner, has been named the 2026 Australian of the Year Local Hero for his commitment to social justice. Since 2015, he has created over 70 Aboriginal upskilling positions in the construction industry. Mitchell advocates for decolonising workplaces and building frameworks to support First Nations people in construction, drawing from his own journey as a single father who began with an electrical apprenticeship.

From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

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From Channel 7's popular breakfast show with Natali Barr and Matt Shirvington, Sunrise brings you the show's latest news, entertainment and human-interest stories.

Frank Mitchell named 2026 local hero

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AFL season inspires a Mexican feast featuring chipotle chicken tacos, classic beef tacos, and fresh accompaniments. Michael Weldon from Cooking with Coles demonstrates quick marinades, homemade guacamole, and various salsas including pineapple, tomato, and black bean and corn varieties. A clever hack combines hard and soft taco shells to prevent filling spillage while maintaining the satisfying crunch.

Game day Mexican tacos with Michael Weldon

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Melbourne's Albert Park hosts the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, drawing enthusiastic crowds who began queuing from 9:30pm the previous night despite practice sessions not starting until the following day. Pre-race festivities include the glamorous 'Glamour on the Grid' function attended by celebrities including Bec Judd and Lara Worthington, while Australian driver Oscar Piastri participated in a Bunnings sausage sizzle for children's charity and Valtteri Bottas gave away a meat tray at a sponsors event.

Melbourne gripped by Formula One fever

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Australian families were reunited at Sydney Airport following an emergency evacuation flight from Dubai, where residents experienced missile interceptions and government alerts during escalating Middle Eastern conflict. Sam and her young daughter fled Dubai with only an hour to pack after learning of the flight through a local expat chat group, experiencing five days of loud missile defence activity that shook buildings. The UAE government provided regular safety alerts to residents while maintaining missile defence operations overhead.

Australians flee Dubai amid missile strikes

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Frank Mitchell named 2026 local hero

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