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EYES ON YOUTH SERVICESPremiumBYA finalists in People’s Choice Award

Blackwood Youth Action has been nominated for the 7News People’s Choice Award in the WA Community Achievement Awards. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

AwardsPremiumReddit, Wikipedia images inspire artist's Paris posting

Sydney artist Adele Warner has won the 2024 Brett Whiteley Travelling Arts Scholarship, earning her a three-month residency in the French capital.

Alex Mitchell

AwardsPremiumSolar panel pioneer in the spotlight at tech awards

Batteries made from waste, earthquake-proof buildings and solar panel technology that keeps lights on around the world have been recognised at an awards gala.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

AwardsUS-based trio win Nobel prize for economics

A trio of US-based experts have won the 2024 Nobel prize in economics for their insights into helping explain global inequality.

Staff Writers

AwardsJapan Nobel win raises hope for boost to peace efforts

Visitors to Hiroshima hope Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo's Nobel Peace Prize win will promote peace and set off a renewed debate about nuclear weapons.

Daniel Leussink and Irene Wang

AwardsJapan atom bomb survivors group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Japanese atom bomb survivors organisation Nihon Hidankyo has won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for "its efforts to achieve a world free from nuclear weapons".

Mike Corder and Elena Becatoros

Early Learning WINPremiumAlbany daycare worker in the running to be Australia’s best

An Albany woman is in the running to be crowned Australia’s best family daycare worker after winning the title for the Great Southern last month.

Melissa Sheil

HEROESPremiumCouple who saved a woman’s life win State bravery award

A husband and wife who saved the life of a woman injured in a head-on crash in Arthur River last year have been awarded gold medallions for their life-saving efforts.

Melissa Sheil

‘Top of their game’CommentsSeven West is best! Journalists commended for amazing work

Seven West Media journalists have once again been recognised as leaders in their field with a dominant display in the WA Media Awards.

Michael Palmer

Fireys 100 yearsPremiumNarrogin fireys celebrate a century of bravery and service

A volunteer firefighting brigade at a small Wheatbelt town has marked a remarkable milestone with a celebration attended by two special guests.

Hannah Whitehead

AwardsCommentsTelethon star Oliver Lim named WA Young Person of the Year

A former Little Telethon Star has been named the 2024 WA Young Person of the Year for his passion in representing the voices of young people with disability.

Claire Sadler

HIGHEST HONOURPremiumCuballing firefighter honoured for exceptional contribution

A volunteer Wheatbelt firefighter has received the state’s highest individual honour a bush fire service volunteer can receive for his unwavering bravery and exceptional contribution to community safety.

Hannah Whitehead

EducationPremiumTwo WA educators praised nationally with prestigious awards

The principal of a small primary school leading improvements on teaching kids to read and a Pilbara teacher boosting students’ mental health have won national recognition for their work.

Bethany Hiatt

AwardsIngenious crop-pest control a victory for common scents

Using "olfactory misinformation" to camouflage wheat seeds and protect them from hungry rodents has earned a team of scientists a national science prize.

Abe Maddison

EducationPremiumPerth university wins international award for gender equity

A West Australian university has been recognised for its leadership in promoting gender equity with an international award.

Bethany Hiatt

WA NewsCommentsPremiumSWM’s swathe of nominations for outstanding journalism

From agenda-setting reporting to hard-hitting headlines — Seven West Media’s exceptional journalism has again been recognised with a raft of nominations in the WA Media Awards.

SciencePremiumRecognition for WA’s sharpest minds

A physician pioneering new methods to stop patients dying from high blood pressure and a psychologist improving people’s working lives are this year’s winners of WA’s most prestigious science award.

Bethany Hiatt

SEE THE PICSCamera IconIN PICTURES: The Logies best and worst dressed

The most popular stars and actors from Australian TV have put on their Sunday best to attend the 2024 Logies....here are some of the best and worst outfits so far!

Artemisia Blythe

RECAPCommentsTV veteran takes home Gold Logie

SPOILERS: The 64th TV Week Logie Awards has wrapped up and Australia has now discovered who has won the coveted Gold Logie.

Clare Rigden

👀👀👀CommentsHome and Away lovers expected to attend Logies together

SPOTTED: Home and Away star James Stewart has been seen in his co-star Ada Nicodemou’s hotel room while she gets glammed up for tonight’s Logie Awards.

Kellie Balaam

AwardsPremiumDad who saved kids from sinking bus among bravest souls

A father who rescued schoolchildren from a sinking bus is among dozens of brave people recognised for their courage in the face of fear and danger.

Belad Al-karkhey

MovieCommentsWest Coast Visions winner earns $1m in funding

When the Bibbulmun Track Foundation heard the 1000km trail was to be the setting of a new feature film about a married couple’s survival, there was some concern it was going to be another Wolf Creek.

Ben O'Shea

MediaCommentsPremiumThe West and Seven recognised for journalism excellence

Seven West Media has been recognised for its journalism, with several of its editors and reporters being named finalists in the prestigious Kennedy Awards.

Kellie Balaam

Regional WACommentsBlue Beanies co-founder recognised on international stage

 Sandra Spadanuda, co-founder of the local youth charity Blue Beanie Projects, has been recognised with a community impact award at the prestigious 2024 Women Changing the World Awards held in London. 

Natasha Clark