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Aussie Artists Shine: Earl Wins Photography, Spirovski Takes Archibald

7/31/2025

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Carly Earl captured the $10,000 top prize in the 2025 Australian Life photography competition with her stunning portrait of young drover Riley Swanson, showcasing the spirit of rural Queensland. Meanwhile, Loribelle Spirovski's vibrant finger-painted tribute to didgeridoo player William Barton won the Archibald prize people's choice, celebrating the rich tapestry of Australian culture.

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Story summary

Carly Earl captured the $10,000 top prize in the 2025 Australian Life photography competition with her stunning portrait of young drover Riley Swanson, showcasing the spirit of rural Queensland. Meanwhile, Loribelle Spirovski's vibrant finger-painted tribute to didgeridoo player William Barton won the Archibald prize people's choice, celebrating the rich tapestry of Australian culture.