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In this Friday, April 14, 2017, Anne Fowler, left, and Carolina Sculti prepare to jump off the 3-meter springboard ...

World of Photos

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by Fairfax picture editors.

Enthusiastic participants in The Color Run Night at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne tonight.

The Color Run Night Melbourne

The Color Run Night in Melbourne was a magical glowing night of neon colour, music and dancing with participants running through neon Color Zones on the 5km course, while being covered in glow in the dark magical colour dust.

Robert Murphy of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal with team mates.

Bob Murphy 300 victory for Western Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy played his 300th AFL game as his side hosted the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium today. The reigning premiers can salute after defeating the Lions 17.20.122 to 14.6.90.

Members of Melbourne's science community are seen at the State Library during the 'March For Science'

March for Science, Melbourne

The March for Science celebrates the public discovery, distribution, and understanding of scientific knowledge as crucial to the freedom, success, health, and safety of life on this planet. A nonpartisan group, marching to demand action for Literacy, Communication, Policy, and Investment.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Matthew Rizzo (yellow) wins The Stawell Athletic Club Stawell Gift on April 17, 2017 in ...

Young talents take The Stawell Gift

Australia’s oldest and richest short distance running race, The Stawell Gift, took place on Easter Monday with elite athletic events and family entertainment. See highlights from the day in a series of images by Pat Scala.

Reuben Enaje (right cross) playing the role of Jesus during the Passion Play a re-enactment of Christs crucifixion, on ...

Atoning for their sins

Men carry out the decades long tradition of self flagellation, whipping their backs with 25 bamboo sticks through the streets of Barangay San Pedro Cutud in Pampanga north of Manila, as a part of their penitence during Good Friday. San Pedro Cutud, Pampanga, Philippines. Photos by Kate Geraghty

This image released by Disneynature shows mother and cub Pandas Ya Ya and Mei Mei in the new film, "Born in China," ...

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Hooded penitents from "Cristo de los Angeles" brotherhood hold torches as they take part in a traditional annual Holy ...

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A selection of photographs from around the world by Fairfax photo editors. Follow us on Twitter and check out our photography club Clique