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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.

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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

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

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

From no job to top job: a mighty political comeback

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

Brian Lara's vanquisher among athletes honoured

Brian Lara's vanquisher among athletes honoured

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.

Indigenous health pioneers working to overcome inequity

Indigenous health pioneers working to overcome inequity

Indigenous health pioneers working to overcome inequity

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.

Vaccination expert among honoured health professionals

Vaccination expert among honoured health professionals

Vaccination expert among honoured health professionals

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.

List pays tribute to service, dedication and hard work

List pays tribute to service, dedication and hard work

List pays tribute to service, dedication and hard work

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.

Jewel in crown for acclaimed stage and screen designer

Jewel in crown for acclaimed stage and screen designer

Jewel in crown for acclaimed stage and screen designer

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.

Melanoma researchers joint Australians of the Year

Melanoma researchers joint Australians of the Year

Melanoma researchers joint Australians of the Year

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'

Translator of Dr Seuss books becomes 'mother of school'

Translator of Dr Seuss books becomes 'mother of school'

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.

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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.

Inspiring Australians gather as they vie for top honour

Dozens of finalists for the 2024 Australian of the Year have arrived in Canberra ahead of the awards ceremony.

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A slain son, a cancer diagnosis: life stories laid bare

The 2024 Australian of the Year nominees have put their souls on display in a poignant new exhibition at the National Museum of Australia.

Swimming honoured at AIS awards ahead of Olympics

Swimming has dominated the Australian Institute of Sport annual awards, winning nearly half the categories as it builds to the Paris Olympics and Paralympics.

Ranger stares down wall of fire in award-winning photo

Volunteers, schools and artists around the nation have been recognised with resilience awards for strengthening their communities before and after disasters.

Australia third in Miss Universe as Nicaragua wins

Australia's Moraya Wilson has come third in the 72nd Miss Universe competition, held in El Salvador, with Miss Nicaragua winning the coveted title.

Jessica Au wins fiction prize at PM's literary awards

Cold Enough for Snow is one of six major prize winners at the Prime Minister's literary awards, Australia's richest book prize.

Troye Sivan dominates ARIAs with four gongs

Troye Sivan has won four awards including best solo artist and song of the year, while album of the year was one of three gongs for Genesis Owusu.

Health leader named Victorian Australian of the Year

An indigenous health leader who has worked in nursing, health policy and research is the Victorian 2024 Australian of the Year.

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