Maules Creek's Shanna Whan crowned 'Local Hero' in Australian of the Year Awards for changing the conversation around alcohol in the bush

Tess Kelly
November 21 2021 - 6:00am
HERO: Shanna Whan accepts the title of Local Hero from NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet. Photo: Supplied.
HERO: Shanna Whan accepts the title of Local Hero from NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet. Photo: Supplied.

HUMBLE Maules Creek resident Shanna Whan has been crowned a 'Local Hero' in the Australian of the Year Awards for single-handedly creating radical social change around how we discuss and use alcohol in the bush.

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Tess Kelly

Tess Kelly

Journalist

Tess Kelly is a journalist at the Northern Daily Leader, reporting mostly on court, while keeping tabs on all the happenings of the region. Story tips can be sent to tess.kelly@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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