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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April

Canberra: 27 Feb until 20 July 2025. The National Library has invited renowned Australian photojournalist Mike Bowers to select some of his favourite images from the Fairfax Photo Archive.

Brisbane: Until 13 July 2025. Amateur Brisbane photographer Alfred Henrie Elliott (1870-1954) extraordinary images lay dormant for decades until they were discovered only recently. This exhibition is curated by seven Brisbane photographers.

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.

Sydney: Until 30 June. The photographs in Max Dupain: Student Life were taken at the University of Sydney in the early 1950s, a period of rapid change marked by the politics of the Cold War.

May

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.

June

Sydney: Until 6 July. 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.

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.

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

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

Canberra; June 19 - July 12 2025. The River Report is a five-day map of when a normal Yitilal (wet season) turned into a major disaster and the local inhabitants were once again displaced.