Awards and Prizes

The winners of this year's Victorian Premier's Literary Awards have been announced, with the list dominated by independent presses and First Nations writers.

Five years on from Mert Ney's stabbing attack in Sydney, the five men who apprehended the murderer on the street are being awarded for their bravery.

Clifford Hagart says he experienced "tunnel vision" and had no time to think before launching himself at a man who had just stabbed seven people during a psychotic episode.

After hearing "anguished" yells from members of the public in Sydney's CBD in 2019, these men raced to apprehend a man on a stabbing rampage. 

Take a look back at the key moments from the 97th Annual Academy Awards. 

The acclaimed portrait of actor Heath Ledger has only been exhibited briefly in the past 17 years. That has artist Vincent Fantauzzo and the late actor's father asking questions.

We asked a film critic and mathematician who will win the big gongs at the upcoming Academy Awards.

Retired military combat assault dogs Manic and Aslan receive the new Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award in recognition of their service to the community.

A Belgian shepherd who went from pound puppy to decorated combat veteran has been honoured with a new award for distinguished military service at the Australian War Memorial.

The Oscars are almost here, but how many of the films have you actually seen? Before forking out big bucks, these nominated movies are available on home streaming services for no extra charge.

Post-WWII epic The Brutalist and papal drama Conclave have tied for most wins at the 2025 BAFTA awards.

Brother Olly Pickett is receiving national acclaim for his work with Wheelchairs for Kids after winning Senior Australian of the Year. He says the real reward is being able to help others.

Vanessa Brettell and Hannah Costello have employed and trained more than 60 migrant and refugee women through their social enterprise cafe Stepping Stone in Canberra. The pair have now been named Australia's Local Heroes for 2025. 

A remote paramedic who dedicated a lifetime to being on call, Roslyn Jones is one of the territory's unsung heroes honoured this Australia Day.

Aboriginal leaders, domestic violence prevention advocates, a master of traditional embroidery and a Scrabble champion are among the 732 Australians recognised in the 2025 Australia Day honours list.

The Australian of the Year for 2025 is Neale Daniher, while the co-founders of social enterprise Cafe Stepping Stone are jointly named Local Heroes, a chemistry researcher is named Young Australian of the Year and the co-founder of Wheelchairs for Kids is Senior Australian of the Year.

The Aussies in the running to become the 2025 Australian of the Year are improving support for children, cultural understanding, disability awareness and employment, and sustainability.

Trans actress Karla Sofía Gascón makes Oscars history, an Australian cinematographer heading for gold and more from today's Academy Award nominations

Australian Guy Pearce receives a supporting actor nod as Emilia Pérez, Wicked and The Brutalist lead Oscar nominations. 

Pioneering modern farmers Dianne and Ian Haggerty are the 2025 Australians of the Year for Western Australia. Their work in restoring landscape ecology and producing optimum health promoting food has attracted global recognition.