The Archibald Prize is one of Australia's longest running painting prizes. Since its inception, it has highlighted figures from all walks of life, from famous faces to local heroes.After the prize has been awarded the finalist paintings are sent on a regional tour around country and in 2026 the only Victorian venue to host the travelling exhibition will be Shepparton Art Museum. 

Whether you're a student seeking experience, a retiree giving back or a newcomer wanting to connect, volunteering unites people of every generation and background. With so many major events happening this summer like the Aus Open; the Grand Prix and Surf Lifesaving, lending a hand is keeping Aussies connected with pride and purpose How do we turn one-off volunteers into lifelong givers? 

About a week ago polls closed on the first phase of voting in Myanmar's first election since the military overthrew the democratically elected government in 2021.The election has been widely dismissed as a sham by governments and human rights activists. ABC's Asia Editor, Karishma Vyas was in Yangon and Mandalay to report on the first phase just before New Years and she joined Nic Healey from Bangkok. 

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Greg Jericho, Columnist with the Guardian and Chief Economist with The Australia Institute joined Nic Healey on Nightlife with the latest economic news.

In a world where many of us feel stressed and overwhelmed with everyday life, how would you like a brain that breathes? Jodi Wilson, author of the book A Brain that Breathes: Essential Habits for an Overwhelming World, joined Nic Healey on Nightlife, where she showed how we can hold on to holiday mode when we return to work; why New Year's resolutions are not the answer; why the 'scarcity mindset' of our brains has us always doomscrolling, and how we should all be embracing the science of boredom.

During Summer Nightlife we're calling on our political reporters around the country to find out what were the top stories to come out of the states / cities they are during 2025. Tonight, we're catching up with Bridget Murphy from ABC Newcastle.

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Suspecting you might be having symptoms of perimenopause or menopause can be an awkward conversation to have with family and friends, and unfortunately in many cases, the one person you think you can talk to about it all, your GP, can be the hardest to communicate with.

Critic of screens large and small, Wenlei Ma joins Nic Healey on Nightlife to review the latest to watch

In the history of cinema, there are some films that make such an impact that they become almost emblematic of the time they were released. One of these is the Soviet propaganda film Battleship Potemkin by Sergei Eisenstein, and we have just passed the 100-year anniversary of its release.

Sports Broadcaster and Author Ken Piesse joined Nic Healey on Nightlife to discuss the latest news and issues in sports with his weekly wrap on events.

During Summer Nightlife we're calling on our political reporters around the country to find out what were the top stories to come out of the states / cities they are during 2025. Tonight, we're catching up Jack Mckay, State Political Reporter for ABC News in Queensland.

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How does a tick bite end up with you being allergic to meat? It might sound the stuff of science fiction, but there's a syndrome called 'alpha-gal syndrome' which can be traced back to being bitten by a certain type of tick. The allergy is more commonly called the 'Mammalian meat allergy', with those affected potentially ending up being allergic to meat.

NASA's Artemis II mission aims to return astronauts to moon in 2026; three supermassive black holes have been spotted merging into one, and computer simulations suggest that newly observed 50 million solar mass black hole may be a remnant from the big bang.

Why is it we feel better after a bushwalk, a swim in the ocean, walking along a beach or simply breathing bushland air? More and more research is showing that regularly engaging with nature can reduce your risk of heart disease, strengthen your immune system and even alleviate some of the symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Test your knowledge of all things obscure and specific with the 100% original, custom-built Mighty Challenge!   

During Summer Nightlife we're calling on our political reporters around the country to find out what were the top stories to come out of the states / cities they are during 2025. Tonight, we're catching up with Claire Simmonds from ABC Coffs Coast

For a lot of people on holidays, one of the first places they head to after checking in to their hotel is the local markets, and flea market tourism has now become a big thing in itself, with treasure hunting in far off corners of the world up there with sightseeing the major attractions of many towns and cities.