An expert in Indigenous architecture, a noted historian and a history-making teacher joined a raft of talented University of Queensland alumni recognised in the 2021 Australia Day honours.

29 January 2021
Lucas Patchett (left) and Nic Marchesi ... converted an old van into a mobile laundromat and now washing 200 loads a week.

Selfless work creating change for homeless people has propelled a University of Queensland student to be named Young Australian of the Year

25 January 2016
Lucas Patchett (left) and Nic Marchesi (right) with one of their Orange Sky Laundry vans.

A University of Queensland student and his business partner have been awarded Queensland Young Australian of the Year for their selfless work creating change in the community.

2 November 2015