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'Proud': hall of fame status for Indigenous musician

'Proud': hall of fame status for Indigenous musician

A man credited with sharing his Indigenous culture with the world has received the highest honour in Australian music, as his family reveal their pride.

Iconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Iconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Iconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Iconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Six Australian acts that have shone over decades-long careers have joined ARIA's Hall of Fame as it celebrates four decades of music.

Honours abound in King's Birthday roll call of service

Honours abound in King's Birthday roll call of service

Honours abound in King's Birthday roll call of service

Honours abound in King's Birthday roll call of service

Almost 1000 Australians are waking up with their service to the nation being recognised with honours in the 2026 King's Birthday list.

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Indigenous leader's lifelong drive for justice honoured

Indigenous leader's lifelong drive for justice honoured

"Formidable advocate" and longtime Aboriginal rights campaigner Pat Turner has been recognised for her push to deliver Indigenous-led solutions in communities.

Artist stitches threads of connection around the world

Artist stitches threads of connection around the world

What began as a teenage pastime has helped a rural artist build a unique international career in embroidery, a craft she says keeps culture and history alive.

At 86, honour roll is a piece of cake for sugar artist

At 86, honour roll is a piece of cake for sugar artist

Making the King's Birthday Honours list is a moment of sweet success for Marian Jones, who has been decorating cakes for 75 years.

Family violence crusader, centenarian in King's Honours

Family violence crusader, centenarian in King's Honours

An ex-premier who fought to reduce family violence is among the Australians recognised for their service to the nation in this year's King's Birthday Honours.

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'Mind-blowing': honour for man behind snow sports glory

'Mind-blowing': honour for man behind snow sports glory

'Mind-blowing': honour for man behind snow sports glory

'Mind-blowing': honour for man behind snow sports glory

Michael Kennedy has been honoured for his lasting impact on snow sports, with the former administrator helping Australia become a winter sports powerhouse.

AI controversy swirls around Trinidad and Tobago author

AI controversy swirls around Trinidad and Tobago author

AI controversy swirls around Trinidad and Tobago author

AI controversy swirls around Trinidad and Tobago author

A prize-winning Caribbean writer from Trinidad and Tobago is embroiled in controversy involving a short story and allegations AI was used to write it.

Randa Abdel-Fattah among authors on Miles Franklin list

Randa Abdel-Fattah among authors on Miles Franklin list

Randa Abdel-Fattah among authors on Miles Franklin list

Randa Abdel-Fattah among authors on Miles Franklin list

The longlist for the Miles Franklin Literary Award includes a book by a Palestinian-Australian author, who has been embroiled in free speech controversies.

Bulgaria welcomes home Eurovision winner Dara

Bulgaria welcomes home Eurovision winner Dara

Bulgaria welcomes home Eurovision winner Dara

Bulgaria welcomes home Eurovision winner Dara

Hundreds of cheering fans waving Bulgarian flags have welcomed Eurovision Song Contest winner Dara upon her return home

'Iconic' Delta act eclipsed in Eurovision boilover

'Iconic' Delta act eclipsed in Eurovision boilover

'Iconic' Delta act eclipsed in Eurovision boilover

'Iconic' Delta act eclipsed in Eurovision boilover

Delta Goodrem has finished fourth at Eurovision, confounding hopes for a first Australian winner as Bulgaria soared to its maiden win.

Delta soars into Eurovision final with sparkling act

Delta soars into Eurovision final with sparkling act

Delta soars into Eurovision final with sparkling act

Delta soars into Eurovision final with sparkling act

Singer Delta Goodrem has led Australia into the Eurovision final with a sparkling powerhouse vocal performance.

In Stella Prize first, a graphic novel draws the win

In Stella Prize first, a graphic novel draws the win

In Stella Prize first, a graphic novel draws the win

In Stella Prize first, a graphic novel draws the win

The $60,000 Stella Prize has gone to a graphic novel by a transgender author, in two firsts for the coveted book award.

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Life-size portrait of Aboriginal Elder wins Archibald

A portrait of Pitjantjatjara Elder, Iluwanti Ken, by artist Richard Lewer has won Australia's biggest portrait award, taking home the $100,000 Archibald Prize.

Hamlet 'double portrait' wins Archibald packers' prize

Sean Layh has pocketed a time-honoured art award, with the subject of his innovative prize-winning portrait both real and fictional.

With rude punk banger, Amyl sniffs up APRA music awards

It's tricky to quote from the Amyl and the Sniffers track Jerkin' because it's so full of swearing but the song has won the top gongs at the 2026 APRA Awards.

Hundreds honoured in Wieambilla shooting bravery awards

Hundreds have been honoured for their bravery during the Wieambilla shootings and its aftermath including the two officers who survived the fatal ambush.

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'Inspiration': Freeman receives top civilian honour

Athlete and campaigner Cathy Freeman has been presented with the Companion of the Order of Australia award by Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

Stencil artist grieves ANZAC graves destroyed in Gaza

Gallipoli Art Prize winner Luke Cornish has criticised the desecration of a Commonwealth cemetery in Gaza, in which his great-uncle was buried.

'It stays with you forever': massacre heroes honoured

Two people who died in the Bondi Junction shopping centre attack are among eight heroes whose courage is being honoured by special bravery awards.

A gift horse: rural retreat helping veterans re-set

After years at sea working on warships, a former Navy engineer is tapping into the power of nature, animals and rest to help veterans adjust to civilian life.

Exiled foreign despot still holds Australian honour

A Bangladeshi leader who ordered the killing of 1400 protesters retains an honorary degree at a top Australian uni despite warnings of reputational damage.

Bondi terror attack hero unlocks more Keys to the City

Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has been awarded a Key to the City of Waverley and a lifetime beach parking permit for his extraordinary act of bravery.

'Joyful' car park for the future wins design award

Joy probably isn't the emotion felt by commuters embarking on a long trip from the suburbs, but a multi-storey car park hopes to bring a little happiness.

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