Wikimedia Australia

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The Australian chapter of the Wikimedia Foundation. Here to support contributors to wikipedia, wikidata, and other wiki platforms across our region.
WMAU Websitehttps://wikimedia.org.au/

Judging of the Wiki Science photo competition is now complete! With over 160 entries, judges from Australia and New Zealand have reviewed the submissions—congratulations to our winners!

Scroll through the winning images below, or visit the results page for more info: https://w.wiki/Hcma
#WikiScience

From giant lobsters to colossal fruit & more, these iconic Australian landmarks are not just attractions; they're part of our cultural & social fabric. Here's our list of some BIG Australian Things 🍤
https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/12_must-see_Australian_Big_Things

#AustralianBigThings #AustraliaDay2026 #Wikipedia

Chris Olszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today, @wikipedia celebrates 25 years of making the internet a little bit better, one edit at a time! Join Australia in celebrating what has become the backbone of the internet. Sign our virtual birthday card 🎂
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Event:Australia_wishes_Wikipedia_a_Happy_25th_Birthday
Ferfive, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

In 2026, Australia will see new creators and authors enter the public domain for the first time since 2005, specifically those who died in 1955. We've listed a few of them here: https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Public_Domain_Day_2026
#publicdomain #publicdomainday

Image: Detail of the window by John Radecki in the Mitchell Library at the State Library of New South Wales. Photo by Toby Hudson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

WikiCon Australia 2026 - submissions close soon!
Whether you're interested in giving a lightning talk, leading a workshop, or participating in a roundtable discussion, we would love to hear from you. The deadline for submissions is Friday, 5 December 2025.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiCon_Australia_2026/Submissions

WMAU has signed the Open Heritage Statement, supporting fair, open access to cultural heritage, with respect for Indigenous knowledge.
Read our statement 👉https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Wikimedia_Australia_signs_the_Open_Heritage_Statement

Image attribution: “Watering Place at Marley” by Alfred Sisley, 1875, CC0, Art Institute of Chicago, remixed with “TAROCH balloon” by Creative Commons/Dee Harris, 2025, CC0

🎉 Save the date: WikiCon Australia 2026! We are thrilled to announce that WikiCon Australia 2026 will take place in Canberra over two days, 11 April 11 & 12 April 2026, at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. More to come.
Image attribution: Kgbo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Now is the time to apply for WMAU Partner Projects 2025-2026!
📣 For further details on how to apply, head to our website.
📅 Register for an optional FAQ information session via Humanitix
📌 Applications close Friday, 5 September 2025
https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Partner_Projects_2025-2026
🤩 The English Wikipedia has reached 7,000,000 articles 🎉
In a monumental milestone, the English Wikipedia has just surpassed 7 million articles! The latest addition is "Operators and Things" - but there’s still more work to be done. Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Seven_million_articles

We're thrilled to share that on March 15, 2025, another successful edit-a-thon took place at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. This event focused on enhancing the representation of Australian women artists on Wikipedia. This event was part of our amazing ongoing collaboration with the gallery.

https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Know_My_Name_in_2025

Images: Aliceinthealice, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Know My Name in 2025

News from the 2025 Know My Name campaign

Wikimedia Australia