Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Image: Ingo Arndt / Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Much of the red wood ants’ nourishment comes from honeydew secreted by aphids, but they also need protein.
They are capable of killing insects and other invertebrates much larger than themselves through sheer strength in numbers.
Image: Ingo Arndt / Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Much of the red wood ants’ nourishment comes from honeydew secreted by aphids, but they also need protein. They are capable of killing insects and other invertebrates much larger than themselves through sheer strength in numbers.

Now in its 60th year and returning from the prestigious Natural History Museum in London, this remarkable exhibition offers a window into the astonishing variety of life on our planet—and the critical importance of preserving it.

This year’s competition drew an incredible 59,228 entries from 117 countries, showcasing the finest in wildlife photography. From captivating animal behaviour and majestic landscapes to compelling photojournalism, each photograph reflects the skill, patience, and passion of photographers across the globe.

With 100 breathtaking images spanning categories such as Animals in Their Environment, Underwater, and Photojournalism, the exhibition promises an unforgettable visual journey through some of nature’s most powerful and poignant moments.










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July

Perth: From 31 May – 28 Sept 2025. Featuring 85 works from three major series – Deep Springs, Overpass, and Cross Country – the exhibition spans twelve years of Contis’s evolving photographic practice.

Adelaide: 7 June – 16 August. Drawn from the National Portrait Gallery collection, this photographic exhibition captures the experience of lives lived through dance.

Sydney: Until 31 Dec 2025. PIX, Australia’s first pictorial news weekly, is brought to life in this exhibition, showcasing its archived images and stories for the very first time.

Melbourne: 7 June – 31 August. Protest is a Creative Act seeks to address issues around the body, sexuality, race, national identity and the environment.

Melbourne: June 5 - 16 August 2025. The explore the history of Alan Adler's photobooths and their cultural significance, alongside visual stories told by the community.

Canberra: 17 July – 9 August. The Canberra Contemporary Photographic Prize is an exhibition and competition celebrating both emerging and established talents in photo media.

Brisbane: 19 July – 17 August. Presenting the results of the 2025 World Press Photo Contest, the annual exhibition showcases the best and most important photojournalism and documentary photography of the last year.

Sydney: Until 22 August 2025. Sandy Edwards was instrumental in the feminist photography movement, using her documentary style to challenge traditional narratives, highlight issues of gender and identity, and question societal norms.

August

Leica Store Gallery in both Sydney & Melbourne present a unique photographic dialogue between Steve McCurry and Jessie Brinkman Evans. Until late October.

Ballarat: 23 August – 19 October 2025. This year’s theme is Lifeforce, and it ties into an eight-week program of exhibitions, public art, talks, and workshops across more than 100 venues throughout Ballarat.