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Canvas of contenders: prestigious art judging begins

Canvas of contenders: prestigious art judging begins

Judging for Australia's most prestigious art prize is underway, as artists from across the country finalised their submissions for consideration.

Troye Sivan feels the rush with APRA song of the year

Troye Sivan feels the rush with APRA song of the year

Troye Sivan feels the rush with APRA song of the year

Troye Sivan feels the rush with APRA song of the year

Troye Sivan's dance hit Rush has been voted song of the year at the 2024 APRA awards, while The Teskey Brothers took home the gong for songwriter of the year.

Resistance warrior wins international environment prize

Resistance warrior wins international environment prize

Resistance warrior wins international environment prize

Resistance warrior wins international environment prize

A young First Nations woman has won an international environmental award in recognition of her grassroots advocacy.

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'Humbling': Hawks great Dunstall declared AFL legend

'Humbling': Hawks great Dunstall declared AFL legend

Four-time Hawthorn premiership hero and goal-kicking champion Jason Dunstall will be elevated to Legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

Global kudos for team inspiring Indigenous literacy

Global kudos for team inspiring Indigenous literacy

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation has won a major international prize for children's literature in recognition of the work it does in remote communities.

Say yes to the wool dress: female innovators recognised

Say yes to the wool dress: female innovators recognised

A designer using wool in wedding dresses, a social entrepreneur creating outback op-shops and a diesel mechanic boss are all Rural Women's Award winners.

From pipes to planets: plumber wins astronomy medal

From pipes to planets: plumber wins astronomy medal

A plumber with a passion for stargazing at the Milky Way has won a prestigious astronomy medal for his observations about the galaxy's hazy band of light.

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Brave because 'it was the right thing to do'

Brave because 'it was the right thing to do'

Brave because 'it was the right thing to do'

Brave because 'it was the right thing to do'

In times of emergency and danger, some people run towards the screams. The 2024 Australian Bravery Decorations recognise 89 people who have shown selflessness.

Minns-Perrottet election-trail bromance nabs prize

Minns-Perrottet election-trail bromance nabs prize

Minns-Perrottet election-trail bromance nabs prize

Minns-Perrottet election-trail bromance nabs prize

Premier Chris Minns and his Liberal predecessor Dominic Perrottet have claimed a top political award for their "respectful" 2023 election campaigns.

Outspoken MPs take out prestigious parliament gongs

Outspoken MPs take out prestigious parliament gongs

Outspoken MPs take out prestigious parliament gongs

Outspoken MPs take out prestigious parliament gongs

Liberal MP Bridget Archer and independent senator David Pocock have been recognised for their leadership and courage in politics.

Artist who paints on cardboard wins NSW gallery prize

Artist who paints on cardboard wins NSW gallery prize

Artist who paints on cardboard wins NSW gallery prize

Artist who paints on cardboard wins NSW gallery prize

Marikit Santiago, who paints large scale images of her family on found pieces of cardboard, has won the 2024 La Prairie Art Award.

Australian woman selected for Roosevelt freedom award

Australian woman selected for Roosevelt freedom award

Australian woman selected for Roosevelt freedom award

Australian woman selected for Roosevelt freedom award

Australian human rights advocate Grace Forrest will become only the second Australian to receive a Four Freedoms Award for work battling modern slavery.

Love conquers all as country duo sweep Golden Guitars

Love conquers all as country duo sweep Golden Guitars

Love conquers all as country duo sweep Golden Guitars

Love conquers all as country duo sweep Golden Guitars

Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham have won three Golden Guitars, including best song, while Brad Cox and The Wolfe Brothers also won multiple awards.

Australians of the Year aim to cure 'incurable' cancer

Australians of the Year aim to cure 'incurable' cancer

Australians of the Year aim to cure 'incurable' cancer

Australians of the Year aim to cure 'incurable' cancer

Melanoma researchers Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long have set their sights on an "incurable" cancer, giving a call to arms after winning awards.

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Jewel in crown for acclaimed stage and screen designer

Rosie Boylan's day job as a hatmaker is driven by passion and sees her working on some of the stage and screen's most prolific headpieces.

Vaccination expert among honoured health professionals

Professionals from the health and medical fields feature in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List, which includes a globally-renowned vaccination expert.

Indigenous health pioneers working to overcome inequity

Two Aboriginal professors, Kelvin Kong and Gail Garvey, are being recognised for their work to address health inequities.

From no job to top job: a mighty political comeback

The youngest woman elected to an Australian parliament at age 23 lost her seat and later rose to premier - Lara Giddings knows the highs and lows of politics.

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Brian Lara's vanquisher among athletes honoured

Zoe Goss, most remembered for bowling Brian Lara, has been recognised for her contribution to women's cricket in the Australia Day Honours List.

List pays tribute to service, dedication and hard work

More than 700 Australians have been named in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List, with women tipping the gender scales.

Melanoma researchers joint Australians of the Year

Pioneering scientists Richard Scolyer and Georgina Long, who revolutionised melanoma treatment, have been named joint Australians of the Year.

Translator of Dr Seuss books becomes 'mother of school'

A teacher and linguist has spent four decades encouraging young people to connect with their traditional culture and language.

How a stint on the sidelines helped spark Olympic glory

Emma McKeon suffered a devastating setback before a spell away from the pool inspired the swimming sensation to strive for extraordinary success.

Shock discovery while mustering spurs surprise industry

A pastoralist who stumbled across a surprise discovery while mustering sheep has helped put outback Queensland on the map.

Next Australian of the Year to be revealed

The winner of the 2024 Australian of the Year will be announced in Canberra, with 34 finalists in the running across four categories.

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