1. Cate Blanchett starred next to one of the other great Australian actors, Hugh Jackman in the epic movie "Australia".
2. Cate Blanchett received an Oscar nomination for the best actress in "Elizabeth the Golden Age".
3. Hugh Jackman took on the Wolverine role in "X-Men" and rose to celebrity status.
4. In 2001 Hugh Jackman received a Tony Award for best actor in the movie "Kate and Leopold".
5. Professor Ian Frazer 2006, Australian of the Year, invented an artificial heart valve.