Body image activist named Australian of the Year

CANBERRA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- A documentarian and body image activist has been named the Australian of the Year for 2023.

Taryn Brumfitt was awarded the prestigious honor by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a ceremony on Wednesday night.

The 45-year-old mother of four from South Australia (SA) was chosen from a field of eight finalists -- one from each state and territory -- for her work as a leader in