Awards and Prizes

Henry Brodaty AO accepts the 2026 Senior Australian of the Year award for transforming dementia care.

Nedd Brockmann accepts the 2026 Young Australian of the Year award for running across Australia and inspiring people to do more for those experiencing homelessness.

Frank Mitchell accepts the 2026 Local Hero Award for co-founding three construction companies and creating over 70 upskilling positions for First Nations people in the electrical and construction industry.

Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been named 2026 Australian of the Year for making history as the first Australian to qualify as an astronaut under the nation's space program. 

Life-saving underwater amputations, decades of healthcare in refugee camps and fundraising campaigns for Australia's first astronaut – these are just a few of the achievements of the 2026 crop of Australian of the Year nominees.

Director Josh Safdie's debut solo film has been garnering accolades left and right, but it isn't quite lead actor Timothée Chalamet's finest work.

Hybrid horror Sinners came up as the big winner in the 98th Academy Award nominations, with Aussie actors also eyeing up gold, and Wicked: For Good wiped off the map.

Fancy yourself an awards season whiz? Test your knowledge as we rocket towards the 2026 Academy awards.

While it can be gifted, refused or displayed, the Nobel Peace Prize itself — once awarded — belongs to its original recipient forever.

Would you face prison for what you believe in? Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi already has and, following the release of his latest film, he may again. 

The Golden Globes might be over but there are plenty of award-winning films and television to get caught up on. 

This year's Golden Globes saw hits and misses for Australia, last-minute snubs and a humbled Timothée Chalamet. 

Here is the full winners list from the Golden Globes, where Adolescence sweeps all categories and the Pitt wins best drama series. 

Australian actor Rose Byrne wins a Golden Globe for her performance in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, while Jacob Elordi, Sarah Snook and Joel Edgerton miss out.

This 19-year-old from western NSW, who has been diagnosed with cancer twice, is now helping others "find their rainbow". 

Australian names are among the mix of nominees unveiled for Hollywood's Actor Awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Australian actress Sarah Snook takes out Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television with All Her Fault while Australian Jacob Elordi takes out Best Supporting Actor for Frankenstein.

Now in their 31st year, the Critics Choice Awards are historically known to be the most accurate predictor of the Academy Award nominations.

In a seismic shift for one of television's marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart US broadcaster ABC and begin streaming on YouTube, beginning in 2029.

The 2026 Oscars are just around the corner but let's give this year's arts award winners just a couple more moments in the sun.