Pandemic hardline premier honours ‘independent of govt’
The prime minister has played a straight bat when asked about the inclusion of a hardline pandemic-era premier in the King's Birthday Honours list.
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Laura Jones’ portrait of Tim Winton wins the Archibald
Artist Laura Jones has won Australia's most prestigious art award, the Archibald Prize, with a portrait of author Tim Winton.
Resistance warrior wins international environment prize
A young First Nations woman has won an international environmental award in recognition of her grassroots advocacy.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photographs capture rural life’s ‘glorious in-between’
A striking image of two young female drovers finishing up a long day's work has taken out Galah magazine's inaugural Regional Photography Prize.
Emma McKeon adds latest award to long list of accolades
A decorated Olympic medallist is among Queensland's Australian of the Year picks, along with a men's empowerment advocate and food relief charity founders.
King honours Australians for breakthrough invention
King Charles III has given the world's most prestigious engineering prize to a group of Australians whose invention has helped slash solar energy costs.
Atoms and spider venom win big at science awards
Pioneering innovations in quantum computing and funnel-web spider venom have earned their discoverers Australia's top science awards.
Norwegian author Jon Fosse wins Nobel Literature prize
Norwegian author Jon Fosse has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, joining an illustrious list of past winners that includes Ernest Hemingway.
Iran activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
Jailed activist Narges Mohammadi has become the 19th woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her "very important work" fighting the oppression of women in Iran.
Jailed Iran activist Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
The United Nations Human Rights Office has urged Iranian authorities to free rights advocate Narges Mohammadi, who has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Nobel Chemistry prize for discovery of quantum dots
A trio of scientists who discovered nanoparticles and quantum dots used in LED-lights, TV-screens and cancer surgery have won the Nobel prize for chemistry.
Scientists win Nobel for work that led to COVID vaccine
A Hungarian-born researcher and a US scientist have won this year's Nobel Prize in Medicine for their work on mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids
A Melbourne university student has claimed the national James Dyson Award for his kit that could turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles.
Ceramicist wins prize with artworks from two worlds
Ceramicist Anne Nginyangka Thompson has won the 3D prize at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards.
Three metre sculpture carves out top Telstra art award
Artist Keith Wikmunea has won the prestigious $100,000 Telstra Art Award with Ku', Theewith & Kalampang: The White Cockatoo, Galah and the wandering Dog.
Sonia Kruger wins Gold Logie
Sonia Kruger has taken home the Gold Logie at the 63rd TV Week Logie Awards, hosted by Sam Pang.
Host Sam Pang packs the zingers as Logies get under way
Sam Pang is hosting the 63rd TV Week Logie Awards, where Lego Masters' Hamish Blake is up for a third Gold Logie.
Author’s shock, tears, disbelief at Miles Franklin win
A lawyer and mother of four has won the prestigious Miles Franklin literary award with a novel she didn't think would be published in Australia.
Young Archie winners stun with intimate portraits
The winners of the Young Archie 2023 competition have been revealed, showcasing stunning works from the minds of Australia's best artists under 18 years old.
Former premier shares national stage with comedy legend
A premier who stamped an indelible mark on an Australian state and a satirist who left generations in stitches feature in the King's Birthday Honours List.