Fairfax photos of the week
A week in photos from award winning Fairfax photographers for the week ending February 2, 2017. Like these photos? Selected images available from www.fairfaxphotos.com. Follow us on Twitter and check out our Clique Photo Club. It is free to join.
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Ermonela Jaho during rehearsal of Opera Australia's new production of La Traviata, as it celebrates it 200th performance at Sydney Opera House when it opens. Photo: Steven Siewert -
NSW Rural Fire Service Crews respond quickly to a grass fire in Claremont Meadows as temperatures reached over 41 degrees in Sydney's west today. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
Five people were arrested as police moved to remove the homeless people from Flinders Street on Wednesday. Photo: Penny Stephens -
David Elliott, new Minister for Counter Terrorism, signs an oath at Government House as John Barilaro's daughter Sofia plays at her mother's feet. Photo: Peter Rae -
Lanterns on display in Darling Harbour for the Chinese New Year Lantern Festival at Tumbalong Park. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
Bob and Daphne Sheldrick have been staying at Fossickers Tourist Park in Nundle , south east of Tamworth since the 80's. Photo: Nick Moir -
Donna Mobourne with her grandchildren Sibella and Alfie. Photo: Justin McManus -
Glen and his dog Tonka.. The homeless outside Flinders street, later this mornng the Melbourne City Council will be moving them on. Photo: PENNY STEPHENS. The Age. 1ST FEBRUARY 2017 Photo: Penny Stephens -
Australian actor and singer Paul Capsis, is appearing in a production of Cabaret, the musical. Photo: James Brickwood -
Artist Guido van Helten with his mural of deaf dancer, Anna Seymour, in Melbourne. Photo: Wayne Taylor -
Out of control bushfire at Abermare in Hunter Valley. Photo: Nick Moir -
NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione at a press conference where he announced his retirement. Photo: Janie Barrett -
The makeshift floral memorial commemorating the lives of the victims of the Bourke Street attack. Photo: Jason South -
Serena Williams. Serena Williams vs Johanna Konta at the Rod Laver Arena. Day 10 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, on Wednesday 25 January 2016. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen Photo: Alex Ellinghausen -
Protestors clash with police at the Invasion Day march in Sydney. Photo: Janie Barrett -
Team Qantas (left to right): industrial designer Marc Newson, chef Neil Perry, CEO Alan Joyce and fashion designer Martin Grant. Photo: Nic Walker -
Zoey Cubby in the ocean for the very first time at Narrabeen, brought here from the far North West NSW as part of the Bush to Beach programme, to experience Sydney beach culture. Photo: Janie Barrett -
PTSD sufferer Paul Howell, a witness at Bourke Street Mall tragedy. Photo: Eddie Jim -
Joey Harris launches into Australia Day celebrations with friends on an impromptu water slide to celebrate the National holiday at Jack Vanny Reserve in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. Photo: James Alcock -
Mia Russell 10 years old from Raymond Terrace, is a state finalist in the Aboriginal Model Search and will compete in the finals this August in Newcastle. Photo: Marina Neil -
A swimmer enjoys the Colo River in Sydney's west during another hot day. Photo: Nick Moir -
The 2017 Aquathon at Wollongong harbour. Photo: Adam McLean -
Stabbing scene near Bonnyrigg High School. Photo: Peter Rae -
The Thomas family from Glenbrook have been enjoying this spot for 13 years for Australia Day celebrations at Glenbrook Park. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
Penrith locals known as "The Good Time Junkies' slide down a huge waterslide into the Nepean river during Australia Day celebrations. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
Iraqi sisters Sham and Leena Khamis, playing together for Sydney FC as the womens league enters finals season. Photo: Louise Kennerley -
Frederic Lan is the youngest participant in this years Sydney Chinese New Year Festival. He has been practicing his Wu Shu with his father since he was a toddler. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
Australian boxer Anthony Mundine will not acknowledge the national anthem before his bout against Australian boxer Danny Green. Photo: James Brickwood -
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull addresses his cabinet at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo: Andrew Meares -
Girls share a chocolate paddle pop at the Newcastle Ocean baths as temperatures push the 40 degree mark. Photo: Marina Neil -
Giant rooster lanterns square off with each other, back dropped by Sydney Harbour Bridge washed in red light as part of Lunar Lantern festival at Circular Quay for Chinese New Year. Photo: Cole Bennetts
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