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Posted On: October 6th 2026, 07:00 am
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Austin Appelbee, who swam four kilometres through rough seas to save the lives of his mother, brother and sister, has been awarded the Royal Humane Society of Australasia’s highest national honour, the Clarke Gold Medal.

The teenager was among eight courageous West Australians honoured at Government House for acts of extraordinary bravery and selflessness.

Congratulations to all recipients on this well-deserved recognition. 🎖️
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rodbrownart 12 days ago

rodbrownart

👏👏👏👏👏

ronb5715.rb 12 days ago

ronb5715.rb

Well done young man. ❤️🇦🇺

lynnetwisleton 12 days ago

lynnetwisleton

Congratulations Austin. This award is so deserved. 👏👏👏

mcmahonruth55 12 days ago

mcmahonruth55

What a precious photo.

hoochie_mumma12 13 days ago

hoochie_mumma12

I’m proud of you young man…👏👏🫡🇦🇺

sheryllsam 13 days ago

sheryllsam

👏👏👏👏

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