Victorian photographer, Anna Higgins has won this year’s Bowness Photography Prize with a layered image based on a 16mm film captured during a visit to the Victorian Alps in Summer 2024.
Entries open for 2026 Environmental Photography Award
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, in partnership with SEK International University, have announced the opening of entries for the 2026 edition of its Environmental Photography Award.
Tace Stevens wins 2025 Olive Cotton Award
Noongar and Spinifex visual storyteller, Tace Stevens, was announced as Winner of the 2025 Olive Cotton Award at the official opening of the finalist exhibition at the Tweed Regional Gallery.
Bronwyn Kidd wins 2025 Martin Kantor Portrait Prize
Organisers of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale have announced Bronwyn Kidd as the winner of the 2025 Martin Kantor Portrait Prize for her portrait of renowned photographer, Polly Borland.
Hoda Afshar wins National Photographic Portrait Prize
Naarm/Melbourne-based visual artist, Hoda Afshar, has won the National Photographic Portrait Prize for the second time with the work Untitled #01 (from the series code Black/Riot) 2024.
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025 exhibition opens 16 August
The 2025 National Photographic Portrait Prize exhibition will open at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra on 16 August and run until 12 October 2025.
IAPB’s World Sight Day Photo Competition opens for entries
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has launched the 10th annual World Sight Day Photo Competition, with this year’s theme being #LoveYourEyes.
BirdLife Australia Photography Awards close Tuesday 12 August
Entries for the annual BirdLife Australia Photography Awards will close at 8AM AEST, Tuesday 12 August.
Deadline extended for Head On Photo Awards
The organisers of this popular Australian photo competition have extended the Head On Photo Awards deadline so entries will now close at 11:59 on Sunday, 3 August (Sydney time).
Finalists announced for 2025 Beaker Street science photography contest
Twelve striking finalists’ images will go on display next month at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery as part of Beaker Street Festival.