Inverell's Desma Kearsey awarded Order of Australia Medal || Queens Birthday Honours

Jacinta Dickins
Updated June 13 2022 - 9:24am, first published 9:00am
HUMBLE: Desma Kearsey has been given an OAM for her service to the Inverell community. While compassionate, the 71-year-old Taekwondo medal-winner didn't hesitate in protecting her home from robbers. Photo: Jacinta Dickins
HUMBLE: Desma Kearsey has been given an OAM for her service to the Inverell community. While compassionate, the 71-year-old Taekwondo medal-winner didn't hesitate in protecting her home from robbers. Photo: Jacinta Dickins

"Everything is better with a little bit of kindness": the motto of Inverell's latest Order of Australia Medal recipient.

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Jacinta Dickins

Jacinta Dickins

Features and Special Publications Journalist

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