Archibald Prize 2025
The Archibald Prize is an Australian portraiture art prize for painting and is generally seen as the most prestigious portrait prize in Australia.
So, it's only fitting that recipients of Australia's most prestigious awards program sit for it.
2025 Australian of the Year Neale Daniher AO, 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame and 2023 QLD Australian of the Year William Barton all have their portraits included in the 2025 Archibald, on display in the Art Gallery of NSW until 14 August 2025.
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Archibald Prize 2025 finalist, Linda Gold ‘Still standing and fighting’, oil on canvas, 120 x 100 cm © the artist, image © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter. Sitter: Neale Daniher
Archibald Prize 2025 finalist, Mostafa Azimitabar ‘The definition of hope’, oil on linen, 198.5 x 137.3 cm © the artist, image © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter
Archibald Prize 2025 finalist, Loribelle Spirovski ‘Finger painting of William Barton’, oil on canvas, 182.6 x 137 cm © the artist, image © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jenni Carter
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Olympic champion, Indigenous education advocate and 1998 Australian of the Year Cathy Freeman OAM led the third Inspiring Australians Student Summit at Murray Bridge High School, South Australia. She was joined by 2023 Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt.
This flagship initiative, delivered by the Australia Day Council of South Australia in partnership with the Department for Education, brings together Australians of the Year and nominees to inspire young people across the state.
"We want young people to believe in themselves and make decisions that benefit their futures, families and communities. Education is the most powerful pathway to that change," said Cathy.
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2025 WACOSS Community Services Excellence Awards
Congratulations to 2025 WA Local Hero Dr Jacinta Vu and 2022 WA Local Hero Craig Hollywood! Healing Smiles took home the Trailblazing Small Organisation: Catalysts of Community Innovation award, and Craig received the award for Outstanding Contribution: Going Above and Beyond, for his work through Short Back & Sidewalks. Your dedication and impact continue to make a difference and inspire us all!
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The Art of Humanity
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In a world-first achievement, 2021 QLD Australian of the Year Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM became the first person with quadriplegia to climb Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge. With every meter climbed, he pushed the boundaries of what’s considered possible—not just for himself, but for every person living with disability. It's also a world-first accessible bridge climb experience, well done, Brissy. “I think by showcasing activities like this, society can see what people with disability are capable of. If someone can climb a bridge, what is stopping someone from accessing education or employment?” said Dinesh.
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The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation's International Women's Day event discussed ways to engage the next generation of women and girls in sport.
2025 VIC Local Hero Jasmine Hirst was one of the panellists. Over the last 15 years, Jasmine has given hundreds of girls and women the opportunity to play soccer.
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West Australian Society of Arts held their 129th Annual Art Exhibition. 2025 Senior Australian of the Year Brother Olly Pickett AM sat for a live portrait paining for artist Jenny Davies. Their unique live event, Portraits in Giving, featured talented artists each painting portraits of local volunteers. Brother Olly was the perfect subject.
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2025 TAS Australian of the Year Sam Elsom met with Her Excellency Elizabeth Bowes at the Australian High Commission in London (she helped broker Australia’s free trade agreement with the UK). The commercialisation of Sam's work in the UK and the exciting opportunities it represents for UK agricultures 2030 targets is supported by this agreement and will soon be supplied to farmers of UK supermarket Morrisons.
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Auspire hosted a Lunch with Leaders with the 2025 Australia's Local Heroes, who emulate inclusion, respect and empowerment.
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