The Art Gallery of NSW announced the inaugural Young Archie Prize winners. The children’s portrait competition coincides with the most popular and prestigious art prize in Australia, The Archibald prize.

The Art Gallery of NSW announced the inaugural Young Archie Prize winners. The children’s portrait competition coincides with the most popular and prestigious art prize in Australia, The Archibald prize.

The Art Gallery of NSW announced the inaugural Young Archie Prize winners. The children’s portrait competition coincides with the most popular and prestigious art prize in Australia, The Archibald prize.

Artist Vincent Fantauzzo was announced as the winner of the 2013 Archibald People’s Choice for his portrait ‘Love Face’, a portrait of his sweetheart, actress Asher Keddie.

Artist Vincent Fantauzzo was announced as the winner of the 2013 Archibald People’s Choice for his portrait ‘Love Face’, a portrait of his sweetheart, actress Asher Keddie.

A rally and march were held to commemorate what the Palestinians call the Catastrophe (Al-Nakba). Speakers addressed the rally outside Sydney Town Hall before they marched up George Street to Pitt Street Mall and back again.

A rally and march were held to commemorate what the Palestinians call the Catastrophe (Al-Nakba). Speakers addressed the rally outside Sydney Town Hall before they marched up George Street to Pitt Street Mall and back again.

Australia’s largest bank Commonwealth Bank Australia (CBA) announced a 12 percent increase in third quarter profits in the period to 31 March 2013 and quarterly cash earnings were up 8.6 percent.

Australia’s largest bank Commonwealth Bank Australia (CBA) announced a 12 percent increase in third quarter profits in the period to 31 March 2013 and quarterly cash earnings were up 8.6 percent.

A protest was held against gender-based violence in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The "Haus Krai" protest was organised by Sydney's Women Arise movement of PNG.

A protest was held against gender-based violence in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The "Haus Krai" protest was organised by Sydney's Women Arise movement of PNG.

A protest was held against gender-based violence in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The "Haus Krai" protest was organised by Sydney's Women Arise movement of PNG.

Buddha’s Birthday Festival took place over the weekend. There was a food fair, lion dance, performances, costume competition and other events to entertain people.

Buddha’s Birthday Festival took place over the weekend. There was a food fair, lion dance, performances, costume competition and other events to entertain people.

Buddha’s Birthday Festival took place over the weekend. There was a food fair, lion dance, performances, costume competition and other events to entertain people.

NSW Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing and Minister for the Arts, The Hon. George Souris launched the Sydney Film Festival at Customs House at an event attended by those involved in the Australian film industry.

NSW Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing and Minister for the Arts, The Hon. George Souris launched the Sydney Film Festival at Customs House at an event attended by those involved in the Australian film industry.

NSW Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing and Minister for the Arts, The Hon. George Souris launched the Sydney Film Festival at Customs House at an event attended by those involved in the Australian film industry.

Barbara McGrady’s exhibition ‘Visions in Black and White Images from Indigenous Australia’ forms part of the Head On Photo Festival. Barbara is a Gamilario/Murri woman who has been photographing community life in Sydney for over 30 years.

Barbara McGrady’s exhibition ‘Visions in Black and White Images from Indigenous Australia’ forms part of the Head On Photo Festival. Barbara is a Gamilario/Murri woman who has been photographing community life in Sydney for over 30 years.

Barbara McGrady’s exhibition ‘Visions in Black and White Images from Indigenous Australia’ forms part of the Head On Photo Festival. Barbara is a Gamilario/Murri woman who has been photographing community life in Sydney for over 30 years.

Local celebrities posed on the red carpet as they arrived for the Australian and World Premiere of Star Trek Into Darkness at Event Cinemas, George Street in Sydney.

Local celebrities posed on the red carpet as they arrived for the Australian and World Premiere of Star Trek Into Darkness at Event Cinemas, George Street in Sydney.

Local celebrities posed on the red carpet as they arrived for the Australian and World Premiere of Star Trek Into Darkness at Event Cinemas, George Street in Sydney.

Australia’s first charity, the Benevolent Society, founded by Edward Smith Hall in 1813, celebrated its 200th birthday at an event held in Martin Place in Sydney.

Australia’s first charity, the Benevolent Society, founded by Edward Smith Hall in 1813, celebrated its 200th birthday at an event held in Martin Place in Sydney.

The National Australia Bank (NAB) is scheduled to release its first half results on 9th May 2013. Analysts are predicting a rise in profits to $2.91billion for the six month period.

The National Australia Bank (NAB) is scheduled to release its first half results on 9th May 2013. Analysts are predicting a rise in profits to $2.91billion for the six month period.

The National Australia Bank (NAB) is scheduled to release its first half results on 9th May 2013. Analysts are predicting a rise in profits to $2.91billion for the six month period.

Unions across the Northern Territory in Australia celebrated Labour Day (May Day), by marching the streets of Darwin City.

After the May Day march, protesters assembled in Belmore Park near Central Station, where various speakers addressed the rally.

After the May Day march, protesters assembled in Belmore Park near Central Station, where various speakers addressed the rally.

After the May Day march, protesters assembled in Belmore Park near Central Station, where various speakers addressed the rally.

About 3,000 people attended a ‘No Hunting in National Parks’ rally outside NSW Parliament House, Macquarie St, Sydney. Protesters congregated in Hyde Park North before marching the short distance to the NSW Parliament.

About 3,000 people attended a ‘No Hunting in National Parks’ rally outside NSW Parliament House, Macquarie St, Sydney. Protesters congregated in Hyde Park North before marching the short distance to the NSW Parliament.

About 3,000 people attended a ‘No Hunting in National Parks’ rally outside NSW Parliament House, Macquarie St, Sydney. Protesters congregated in Hyde Park North before marching the short distance to the NSW Parliament.

21st Mardi Grass has been held in the town of Nimbin in northern New South Wales, Australia. A cannabis law reform rally and festival is held in Nimbin annually and attracts local community members as well as guests from all around Australia.

21st Mardi Grass has been held in the town of Nimbin in northern New South Wales, Australia. A cannabis law reform rally and festival is held in Nimbin annually and attracts local community members as well as guests from all around Australia.