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/
Wikimedia AustraliaMar 11
“Cinematic intensity”: The winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2025 announced. The 13th annual edition of the globe-trotting photo contest has announced its winners!
https://wikimediafoundation.org/news/2026/03/02/the-winners-of-wiki-loves-earth-2025/ #wikilovesearth
"Cinematic intensity": The winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2025 – Wikimedia Foundation

The 13th annual edition of the globe-trotting photo contest, Wiki Loves Earth, has announced its winners.

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Wikimedia AustraliaMar 6
What we've been up to recently 👉https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Wikimedia_Australia_February_2026_Update
Wikimedia Australia February 2026 Update

Our latest newsletter

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Wikimedia AustraliaMar 6
Open platforms, open minds, respectful practices: ICIP & IDSov Guide for Wikimedia Australia - Join us in Canberra where Dr Terri Janke will present an overview of the ICIP and Indigenous Data Sovereignty project she is leading for Wikimedia Australia, followed by a panel discussion.
https://events.humanitix.com/open-platforms-open-minds-respectful-practices
Open platforms, open minds, respectful practices: ICIP & IDSov Guide for Wikimedia Australia

Join us for a special panel session exploring Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDSov) in GLAM and Wikimedia

Wikimedia AustraliaMar 6
We are excited that WikiCon Australia 2026 is just around the corner. Organised by Wikimedia Australia, this annual conference is a premier event for the Australian Wikimedia community, and this year, we are heading to our nation’s capital, Canberra!
📍 Location: National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Canberra ACT.
📅 Dates: Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 April 2026
https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/Get_ready_for_WikiCon_Australia_2026
Get ready for WikiCon Australia 2026

Join us in Canberra for a weekend of learning and community

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Wikimedia AustraliaFeb 20
Join our monthly Australian Wikidata online drop-in and meet-up! Whether you're a seasoned Wikidata editor or starting, we'd love you to join the conversation with other Australian Wikidata editors. Head to the event page on Wikidata to find out more and register: w.wiki/HuoZ
#wikidata #wikipedia
Wikimedia AustraliaJan 30

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

Wikimedia AustraliaJan 26

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

Wikimedia AustraliaJan 15
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
Wikimedia AustraliaJan 7
It was difficult to pick just a handful of highlights from 2025 to share - there were too many to choose from! https://wikimedia.org.au/wiki/2025_a_year_in_review
2025 a year in review

A snapshot of what we have achieved in 2025

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Wikimedia AustraliaJan 5

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.