A Wheatbelt shire has been awarded the top gong for the Statewide tidy towns award, with the chief executive of the winning shire saying the program “makes the world a better place”.
Hannah Whitehead
Sophie Pietersen never expected to find her calling during a conversation with her dad about what to do with his freshly refurbished investment property in Mt Clarence.
Melissa Sheil
Mexico's Miss Universe entrant has been crowned the winner of a 2025 contest plagued by controversy after a host's hostility towards her sparked an uproar.
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A Bathurst mum, domestic violence advocate and healthcare pioneer are among the winners of the Marie Claire Women of the Year awards.
Maeve Bannister
While pregnant with her third child in January 2024, Sarah Josh began mixing skincare products from her kitchen bench near Greens Pool in Denmark.
Tyler Wallrodt may be only 17 but he is already a seasoned champion, having recently been named apprentice of the year at the Great Southern Business Awards.
Claire Middleton
A powerful sculpture showcasing the dangers of fast fashion and overconsumption has earned a North Albany Senior High School student a prestigious award and her piece a two-year place in a gallery.
A Great Southern scout has attained the highest honour in Australian scouting after completing numerous challenges and projects, becoming only the third Katanning scout to receive the award.
A member of a rescue team that saved the life of a Lithuanian man in a remote river has been named Australian of the Year for Tasmania.
Ethan James
Kristeen Ko has been named this year’s Great Southern business person of the year, recognising almost a decade of dedication and hard work at Quality Apartments Banksia Albany.
Jacki Elezovich
WA’s longest-serving chief scientist has been inducted into the Science Hall of Fame after dedicating more than 50 years to medical research and innovation.
Jessica Evensen
Seven-time world champion Layne Beachley has received The Dawn award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Awards for her efforts in improving women's surfing.
Melissa Woods
A primary school science teacher with his own YouTube channel, who believes ‘learning must be fun’, has been recognised as the State’s top teacher.
Bethany Hiatt
Albany’s Joanne Tindale has been named Australia’s certified professional bookkeeper of the year, taking home a major national title in a field often dominated by big-city firms.
A doctor who was instrumental in establishing the nation's first publicly-funded gaming disorder clinic has been named Australian of the Year for WA.
Aaron Bunch
The founder of Australia’s first gaming disorder clinic and an internationally renowned botanist have been recognised at the State’s 2026 Australian of the Year awards.
Caleb Runciman
A doctor who designed a mobile health service for rural and remote communities has been named Australian of the Year for Queensland.
Andrew Stafford
The family behind Wild West Bowling is all smiles this week after their unique venue picked up a State award — the first they had ever nominated for — on Tuesday, less than a year after its doors opened.
Albany’s favourite steakhouse, Rustlers Steakhouse and Grill, recently took home two awards for its outstanding food, hospitality and commitment to the Albany community.
Albany’s Historic Whaling Station are celebrating a double win, having picked up two golds in the 2025 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards
A Wickepin Primary School library officer, referred to by colleagues as the “heart” of the school, has been recognised as a State finalist in an awards ceremony honouring public school corporate staff.
British-Hungarian author David Szalay has won this year's Booker Prize for his novel Flesh, which the judges described as "extraordinary".
Hannah Roberts
A popular long-distance runner who has churned out thousands of kilometres for charity is in the running for an Australian of the Year gong.
Alex Mitchell
In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, the Australian War Memorial has given a behind-closed-doors glimpse of the rare Victoria Cross and its origins.
Rachael Ward
