Macklin puts her ‘big heart’ into helping disadvantaged
Former federal minister Jenny Macklin has been named in King's Birthday honours for her work in reforming the welfare and disability systems.
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Soccer star and musical pioneer help women make history
Australian women in the arts, science and politicians are among more than 1000 people recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.
Julia Gutman wins Archibald with Montaigne portrait
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.
Funny how artist packs a punch with winning portrait
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.
Poetry takes out $60,000 Stella Prize two years running
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.
APRA winner Xavier Rudd stoked with Australian accolade
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.
Hero neighbour recognised for bravery in police killing
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.
Blanchett, Luhrmann add to gongs with even more AACTAs
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 image teacher Australian of the Year
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.
Women awarded for ‘hush-hush’ code cracks
Three women nearing their 100th birthdays have been recognised for their top-secret war-time code cracking in a Brisbane garage.
Adopted Aussie mixes agriculture, politics
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.
Pioneer, mainstay among political honours
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.
Local heroes centre stage on Australia Day
The Australia Day Honours List has been released, with many community leaders recognised alongside iconic Australians including the late singer Archie Roach.
Mission for Aussies to love their bodies
Taryn Brumfitt will use her platform as Australian of the Year to teach one million school children about body positivity.
Qld scientist recognised for cancer study
An Australian researcher has been recognised for her work mapping the genetics of breast, ovarian and other cancers.
Qld Indigenous rangers win Earthshot prize
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.
Baker Boy wins album of the year at ARIAs
Indigenous Australian rapper Baker Boy has won album of the year at the 2022 ARIA Awards for his critically acclaimed Gela.
Renowned composer is Qld Aust of the Year
Renowned classical composer and proud Kalkadunga man William Barton has been announced as 2023 Queensland Australian of the Year.
Maggot farmer named ACT Australian of 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.
Rights activists awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a Belarus rights activist and human rights organisations from Russia and Ukraine.
Annie Ernaux given Nobel literature prize
French Author Annie Ernaux has been awarded this year's Nobel Prize in literature.
Three winners of Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Three scientists have jointly won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.
Three win Nobel Prize in Physics
Scientists Alain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger have won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Teen designer wins Zampatti fashion prize
A Brisbane teenage fashion designer who mostly taught herself using online videos has won an inaugural prize named after late industry luminary Carla Zampatti.
Warne, COVID responders honoured by Queen
Some 992 Australians have received Queen's Birthday Honours, with the late Shane Warne and Brendan Murphy among the high-achievers.
Vic Premier brushes off CHO Honours ‘snub’
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has brushed off suggestions Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton was snubbed in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
Aussie AstraZeneca CEO honoured by Queen
The Australian boss of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, which produced a crucial vaccine against COVID-19, has been given a knighthood by the Queen.
Archibald win ‘symbolic of cultural shift’
Indigenous painter Blak Douglas has won the prestigious Archibald Prize for his portrait of fellow artist Karla Dickens during the recent floods in NSW.
Backyard stargazers win top prize
Two groups of backyard astronomers have won top honours in the National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers.
Streaming, fan voting to shake up Oscars
Frontrunners CODA and The Power of the Dog could deliver the first Oscar for best picture to a streaming service when Hollywood gathers for the Academy Awards.
Holgate wins national leadership award
Christine Holgate has won a national award for excellence in women's leadership, two years after she was told to quit her job by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.