From an internationally acclaimed musician to a pioneer in child protection, these are the nominees for Australian of the Year 2025.
Nathan Schmidt
Several homes have been destroyed after a freak storm unexpectedly tore through a remote town on Thursday night.
Emma Kirk
A man who could be jailed because of the “sheer volume” of sick material he was found with appeared surprised by the media attention after his court appearance.
Duncan Evans
The Opposition Leader has taken aim at the decision for Foreign Minister Penny Wong to lead Australia’s delegation to the commemoration of Auschwitz.
Anthony Albanese is giving his first major speech of the year as he looks to reset ahead of the election that is due by May at the latest.
Jessica Wang, Blair Jackson
Possibly Australia’s best hope of a world surfing title in 2024, Molly Picklum dealt with a turbulent off-season but is adamant she’s ready to go.
Russell Gould
The heartbroken family of an Olympic cyclist are expected to deliver victim impact statements detailing their pain and grief to the court.
A coroner has handed down his findings into the 19 deaths of patients during the COVID-19 outbreak at Newmarch House at the height of the pandemic.
Steve Zemek
A devastating strain of avian flu has seen hundreds of thousands of chickens put down.
Blair Jackson
A two-month-old has died after being rushed to hospital after being found unconscious at a regional property.
A two-month-old baby has died after being found by police at a property with life-threatening injuries.
Max Corstorphan
The busts of former Australian prime ministers have been decapitated and a statue of James Cook has been paint bombed in separate attacks just days out from Australia Day.
The Education Minister says there are no plans to change Australia Day and called the January 26 debate a “fake fight”.
Jessica Wang
Two years after the WTA boycotted playing events in China fearing for the safety of a star player, a major event has been moved there.
News Corp Australia
Two statues of former Australian prime ministers have been beheaded and a Captain Cook statue splashed with red paint days out from Australia Day.
Clareese Packer
Aussie travellers have been warned to expect flight delays and disruptions as more than 1000 airport workers are set to strike.
A teenage boy is “very lucky” to be alive, while another has been seriously injured following a shooting that could have been sparked by a brawl.
Powerful university vice-chancellors are expected to be hauled in front of a proposed probe into staff wage theft, governance issues and pay rates.
Plumbers, sparkies, brickies and carpenters could be paid $10,000 for finishing their apprenticeship in a new promise to woo votes and build more homes.
After last year’s polarising hot cross buns, Coles has released its second collaboration with Arnott’s - bringing an “Aussie classic” to supermarket shelves for Easter.
Alexandra Feiam
A major health alert has been issued for two major Aussie cities after a highly-infectious and deadly disease was detected in returned travellers.
The star of an iconic Aussie film has revealed he “totally” agreed with calls for the nation’s censor to review the movie nearly 40 years on.
Clareese Packer, Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
Shocking footage has captured the moment a woman was dragged along the road after a teen allegedly stole her car with a child still inside.
The Brisbane Lions have plenty of incentive to win back-to-back AFL premierships.
Marco Monteverde
