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 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.
The United Nations Human Rights Office has urged Iranian authorities to free rights advocate Narges Mohammadi, who has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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.
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.
A Melbourne university student has claimed the national James Dyson Award for his kit that could turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles.
Ceramicist Anne Nginyangka Thompson has won the 3D prize at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards.
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 has taken home the Gold Logie at the 63rd TV Week Logie Awards, hosted by Sam Pang.
Sam Pang is hosting the 63rd TV Week Logie Awards, where Lego Masters' Hamish Blake is up for a third Gold Logie.
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.
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.
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.
Former federal minister Jenny Macklin has been named in King's Birthday honours for her work in reforming the welfare and disability systems.
Australian women in the arts, science and politicians are among more than 1000 people recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.
Julia Gutman has won the $100,000 Archibald Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in Australian art, with her portrait of singer-songwriter Montaigne.
A portrait of comedian Cal Wilson by artist Andrea Huelin, titled Clown Jewels, has won the Packing Room Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW.
Poet Sarah Holland-Batt has won the Stella Prize, the second year in a row the annual award for women's writing has gone to a poetry collection.
Acclaimed musician Xavier Rudd has finally won his first APRA award - and he can still remember getting his first royalty cheque more than two decades ago.
The highest Queensland police honour available to civilians has been handed to the family of Alan Dare, who was killed in a religiously motivated attack.
Avatar has won best film at the international AACTAs, while Australians Cate Blanchett and director Baz Luhrmann also added to their collection of awards.
Body positive writer and film director Taryn Brumfitt has been named Australian of the Year for her work getting more women to love the skin they're in.
Three women nearing their 100th birthdays have been recognised for their top-secret war-time code cracking in a Brisbane garage.
An animal nutritionist and treasurer of the Nationals has been recognised for her services to agriculture and politics in the 2023 Australia Day Honours List.
Former NSW MP Pru Goward and ex-senator Margaret Reynolds are among those recognised for their service to politics in the Australia Day Honours List.
The Australia Day Honours List has been released, with many community leaders recognised alongside iconic Australians including the late singer Archie Roach.
Taryn Brumfitt will use her platform as Australian of the Year to teach one million school children about body positivity.
An Australian researcher has been recognised for her work mapping the genetics of breast, ovarian and other cancers.
An Indigenous women's ranger program that aims to protect the Great Barrier Reef has won a million pounds in the Prince of Wales' Earthshot prize.
Indigenous Australian rapper Baker Boy has won album of the year at the 2022 ARIA Awards for his critically acclaimed Gela.
Renowned classical composer and proud Kalkadunga man William Barton has been announced as 2023 Queensland Australian of the Year.
The atmosphere in Canberra is abuzz after maggot farmer and researcher Olympia Yarger was named the ACT's nominee for Australian of the Year.