• This specially curated set of images feature scenes focused COVID-19’s impact and how the nation managed a severe pandemic. It also highlights the local crescendo of voices supporting the Black Lives Matter movement across some of our biggest cities, the effects of the tragic bushfires, and some of the biggest sporting moments featuring our FIFA win and athletes in isolation.
    This specially curated set of images feature scenes focused COVID-19’s impact and how the nation managed a severe pandemic. It also highlights the local crescendo of voices supporting the Black Lives Matter movement across some of our biggest cities, the effects of the tragic bushfires, and some of the biggest sporting moments featuring our FIFA win and athletes in isolation.
  • Melbourne Residents On Stay At Home Orders As Victoria Imposes. Further Postcode Lockdowns As COVID-19 Cases Rise A lone woman is seen looking out the window of her apartment at the North Melbourne Public housing flats on July 05, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Nine public housing estates have been placed into mandatory lockdown and two additional suburbs are under stay-at-home orders as authorities work to stop further COVID-19 outbreaks in Melbourne. The public housing towers will be in total lockdown for at least five days following a high number of positive coronavirus cases recorded in residents on those estates. The towers will be closed and contained, and the only people allowed in and out will be those providing essential services. Police will be placed on each floor of the towers and other police will control access points to the estates.
    Melbourne Residents On Stay At Home Orders As Victoria Imposes. Further Postcode Lockdowns As COVID-19 Cases Rise A lone woman is seen looking out the window of her apartment at the North Melbourne Public housing flats on July 05, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Nine public housing estates have been placed into mandatory lockdown and two additional suburbs are under stay-at-home orders as authorities work to stop further COVID-19 outbreaks in Melbourne. The public housing towers will be in total lockdown for at least five days following a high number of positive coronavirus cases recorded in residents on those estates. The towers will be closed and contained, and the only people allowed in and out will be those providing essential services. Police will be placed on each floor of the towers and other police will control access points to the estates.
  • Australians Rally In Solidarity With Black Lives Matter Movement. Protesters wear masks during a rally in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement on June 06, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Events across Australia have been organised in solidarity with protests in the United States following the killing of an unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota and to rally against aboriginal deaths in custody in Australia.
    Australians Rally In Solidarity With Black Lives Matter Movement. Protesters wear masks during a rally in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement on June 06, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Events across Australia have been organised in solidarity with protests in the United States following the killing of an unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota and to rally against aboriginal deaths in custody in Australia.
  • FFA & Australian Bid Team Members Watch The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Host Announcement. Chris Nikou, Chairman of Football Federation Australia (C) along with officials and players react as FIFA announced Australia as the hosts to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at the FFA Offices on June 26, 2020 in Sydney, Australia.
    FFA & Australian Bid Team Members Watch The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Host Announcement. Chris Nikou, Chairman of Football Federation Australia (C) along with officials and players react as FIFA announced Australia as the hosts to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at the FFA Offices on June 26, 2020 in Sydney, Australia.
  • Australia Marks Remembrance Day 2020. A bugler is seen with the sails of the Opera House in the background on November 11, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Remembrance Day 2020 marks 102 years since the Armistice that ended the First World War on 11 November 1918. Almost 62,000 Australians died fighting in four years of global conflict. On this day Australians observe one minute's silence at 11 am to honour those who have served and those who have died in war and on peacekeeping and humanitarian operations.
    Australia Marks Remembrance Day 2020. A bugler is seen with the sails of the Opera House in the background on November 11, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Remembrance Day 2020 marks 102 years since the Armistice that ended the First World War on 11 November 1918. Almost 62,000 Australians died fighting in four years of global conflict. On this day Australians observe one minute's silence at 11 am to honour those who have served and those who have died in war and on peacekeeping and humanitarian operations.
  • Australians Rally In Solidarity With Black Lives Matter Movement. People march across the Victoria Bridge on June 06, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. Events across Australia have been organised in solidarity with protests in the United States following the killing of an unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota and to rally against aboriginal deaths in custody in Australia.
    Australians Rally In Solidarity With Black Lives Matter Movement. People march across the Victoria Bridge on June 06, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. Events across Australia have been organised in solidarity with protests in the United States following the killing of an unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota and to rally against aboriginal deaths in custody in Australia.
  • The Wiggles Perform At Sydney Opera House For Audiences Live Streaming At Home. Emma Watkins of The Wiggles performs on stage during a live-streaming event at the Sydney Opera House on June 13, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. The Sydney Opera House has launched a new digital initiative to allow audiences to watch performances at home while the Opera House remains closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. As part of the 'From Our House to Yours' program, the Sydney Opera House is recording performances on-site to broadcast to audiences at home around the world. The Sydney Opera House announced the cancellation of public performances on 17 March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
    The Wiggles Perform At Sydney Opera House For Audiences Live Streaming At Home. Emma Watkins of The Wiggles performs on stage during a live-streaming event at the Sydney Opera House on June 13, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. The Sydney Opera House has launched a new digital initiative to allow audiences to watch performances at home while the Opera House remains closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. As part of the 'From Our House to Yours' program, the Sydney Opera House is recording performances on-site to broadcast to audiences at home around the world. The Sydney Opera House announced the cancellation of public performances on 17 March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • Kangaroo Island Bushfire Threat Increases As Residents Are Told To Evacuate. A large plume of bushfire smoke is seen over a sheep property in the Parndana region on January 09, 2020 on Kangaroo Island, Australia. Residents of the Kangaroo Island township of Parndana and Vivonne Bay have been told to evacuate as bushfire threatens both areas. The fire, which has been burning since last week and claimed two lives, had been downgraded to advice level but has now been upgraded, with watch and act messages current for two separate fire fronts. More than 155,000 hectares of land has been burned on Kangaroo Island since 4 January, and at least 56 homes were also destroyed.
    Kangaroo Island Bushfire Threat Increases As Residents Are Told To Evacuate. A large plume of bushfire smoke is seen over a sheep property in the Parndana region on January 09, 2020 on Kangaroo Island, Australia. Residents of the Kangaroo Island township of Parndana and Vivonne Bay have been told to evacuate as bushfire threatens both areas. The fire, which has been burning since last week and claimed two lives, had been downgraded to advice level but has now been upgraded, with watch and act messages current for two separate fire fronts. More than 155,000 hectares of land has been burned on Kangaroo Island since 4 January, and at least 56 homes were also destroyed.
  • 2020 AFL Grand Final - Richmond v Geelong. Dustin Martin of the Tigers (left) and Noah Balta of the Tigers celebrate during the 2020 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats at The Gabba on October 24, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia.
    2020 AFL Grand Final - Richmond v Geelong. Dustin Martin of the Tigers (left) and Noah Balta of the Tigers celebrate during the 2020 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Richmond Tigers and the Geelong Cats at The Gabba on October 24, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia.
  • Aerial Views Of Sydney As Australia Sees Steady Decline In New Coronavirus Cases. An aerial view of the Sydney Opera House on April 22, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Restrictions have been placed on all non-essential business and strict social distancing rules are in place across Australia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Aerial Views Of Sydney As Australia Sees Steady Decline In New Coronavirus Cases. An aerial view of the Sydney Opera House on April 22, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Restrictions have been placed on all non-essential business and strict social distancing rules are in place across Australia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Olympic Canoeist Jess Fox Training in Isolation. Australian Olympic Canoeist Jess Fox trains in her swimming pool at her home on April 18, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Athletes across the globe are now training in isolation under strict policies in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Fox has won 26 World Cup Gold medals, 7 World Championship titles, and 2 Olympic medals.
    Olympic Canoeist Jess Fox Training in Isolation. Australian Olympic Canoeist Jess Fox trains in her swimming pool at her home on April 18, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Athletes across the globe are now training in isolation under strict policies in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Fox has won 26 World Cup Gold medals, 7 World Championship titles, and 2 Olympic medals.

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