There isn't one single "Woman of the Year," as different organizations announce their own, but recent notable honorees for 2025 include Nicole Kidman, A'ja Wilson, and Jordan Chiles (TIME), Ms. Rachel (Glamour), and Emma Mason (Marie Claire Changemaker) for their impact in areas from entertainment and sports to digital safety advocacy. Regional and specific awards also honor leaders like Kim Carter-Tillman (Nexstar's Remarkable Woman) and various state-level winners in Australia.
Kim Carter-Tillman, founder of the Time for Change Foundation, a non-profit organization she founded that has helped more than 4,800 women across the nation rebuild their lives with dignity and strength, has been named the “2025 Remarkable Woman of the Year.”
The 2025 WISE Women of the Year honorees are Amy Howe, Chief Executive Officer, FanDuel Group; Li Li Leung, President and Chief Executive Officer, USA Gymnastics; Patty Power, Executive Vice President, Operations and Engineering, CBS Sports Network; and Sandra L.
The 2025 Australian of the Year is Neale Daniher AO, co-founder of FightMND, recognized for his incredible advocacy and fundraising for motor neurone disease (MND) research, raising over $100 million to find a cure for the debilitating disease. The awards, announced in January 2025, also celebrated other recipients, including Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett (Senior Australian of the Year) and Dr. Katrina Wruck (Young Australian of the Year).
The Woman of the Year Award is bestowed on individuals who have made significant contributions to their company and the overall industry. They are proven leaders and assets who show great resolve to help others along their path.
Doechii is set to receive the 2025 Woman of the Year award at the annual Billboard Women in Music event. The star-studded event is taking place Saturday, March 29, at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California. Doechii won the Rising Star award at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music event.
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SAM DARCY has claimed the 2025 Virgin Australia AFL Mark of the Year with his courageous, match-saving grab in Round 22.
The most popular Australian artist right now depends on the metric, but The Kid LAROI, Sia, and Tame Impala consistently rank high for global appeal and streaming, while The Wiggles dominate local streams, and rising acts like Royel Otis and Dom Dolla are currently trending on charts. Legendary groups like AC/DC also remain highly popular.
The first Aboriginal winner was boxer Lionel Rose, who quipped: "One hundred and eighty-two years ago one of my mob would have been a dead cert' for this." Since then a further seven Indigenous people have been named Australian of the Year, for achievements in sport, music, politics, law, public service and academia.
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Minogue has been recognised with several honorific nicknames including "Princess of Pop" and "Goddess of Pop". She is recognised as the highest-selling Australian artist of all time by the Australian Recording Industry Association .
There's no single "number 1 artist of all time" as it's subjective, but Leonardo da Vinci often tops lists for visual art due to masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, while The Beatles are frequently cited as the best-selling music group ever, and Michael Jackson or Elvis Presley are often named as top solo music artists by sales and influence. Modern metrics like Spotify streams point to artists like Bad Bunny or Taylor Swift for recent dominance.
The number 1 song in Australia, according to the latest ARIA Charts, is "Man I Need" by Olivia Dean, holding the top spot for the week ending December 29, 2025, with other popular tracks including Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" and "Golden" by Rei Ami, KPop Demon Hunters Cast, Huntrx, Ejae, Audrey Nuna also charting high.
Neale Daniher AO named 2025 Australian of the Year. Neale Daniher AO has been named the 2025 Australian of the Year in recognition of his extraordinary leadership and tireless advocacy for motor neurone disease (MND) research.
The AFL's 6-6-6 rule, introduced in 2019, mandates six players from each team in their forward 50 arc, six in their defensive 50 arc, and six between the arcs at center bounces, aiming to reduce congestion and promote open play by preventing 'flooding'. Infringements result in a warning, then a free kick for the opposition, though debates continue over removing the warning system as players should know the rule by now.
Breakout star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera will stay at St Kilda on a bumper two-year deal after rejecting huge interest from Adelaide and Port Adelaide. The Kokatha and Narangga man has become the AFL's first player to earn $2 million per season in signing through to the end of 2027, in a huge boost to the Saints.
ANORA took home five Oscars including wins for Best Picture, Directing (Sean Baker) and Actress in a Leading Role (Mikey Madison). Other winners in acting categories include Adrien Brody in THE BRUTALIST, Zoe Saldaña in EMILIA PÉREZ and Kieran Culkin in A REAL PAIN.
The only man to have won three Best Actor Oscars is Daniel Day-Lewis, who achieved this historic feat with his performances in My Left Foot (1989), There Will Be Blood (2007), and Lincoln (2012). He is renowned for his intense method acting and complete immersion in his roles.