Fairfax photos of the week
A week in photos from award winning Fairfax photographers for the week ending August 31, 2017. Like these photos? Selected images available from www.fairfaxphotos.com. Follow us on Twitter
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Tens of thousands of Melbournians turned out today at the rally in support of a yes vote in the upcoming marriage equality postal survey. Photo: Chris Hopkins -
![Tony Gorman and Boyd, members of The Monday Club. Tony has been suffering from MS for more than 20 years. The Monday ...]()
Tony Gorman and Boyd, members of The Monday Club. Tony has been suffering from MS for more than 20 years. The Monday Club evolved from band meetings after he was diagnosed. Photo: Nick Moir -
![Stylerunner fashion launch of new range of activewear, New Guard, in Ultimo, Sydney.]()
Stylerunner fashion launch of new range of activewear, New Guard, in Ultimo, Sydney. Photo: Janie Barrett -
![Police at the rally in Richmond for safe injecting rooms.]()
Police at the rally in Richmond for safe injecting rooms. Photo: Paul Jeffers -
![Edith and her children relished having a roof over their head.]()
Edith and her children relished having a roof over their head. Photo: Justin McManus -
![Robina Courtin, a practicing Buddhist nun.]()
Robina Courtin, a practicing Buddhist nun. Photo: Brook Mitchell -
![Josie Lennie and Jane Mahoney perform a mock illegal wedding ceremony at the rally in support of a yes vote in the ...]()
Josie Lennie and Jane Mahoney perform a mock illegal wedding ceremony at the rally in support of a yes vote in the upcoming marriage equality postal survey. Photo: Chris Hopkins -
![Aboriginal mother Edith and her children Emily, Robert and Charlee have fled domestic violence and been seeking refuge ...]()
Aboriginal mother Edith and her children Emily, Robert and Charlee have fled domestic violence and been seeking refuge in a squat in Collingwood. Charlee seen looking out the window. Photo: Justin McManus -
![Jada Pinkett Smith believes Hollywood is slowly recognising the value of stories centring on women.]()
Jada Pinkett Smith believes Hollywood is slowly recognising the value of stories centring on women. Photo: Louie Douvis -
![Evie Weir, who is fighting cancer, with her sister, Alicia, in Sydney.]()
Evie Weir, who is fighting cancer, with her sister, Alicia, in Sydney. Photo: Janie Barrett -
![Albert Park golf course as winter near the end.]()
Albert Park golf course as winter near the end. Photo: Joe Armao -
![Charlee in her makeshift cubby house. Aboriginal mother Edith and the children Emily, Robert and Charlee have fled ...]()
Charlee in her makeshift cubby house. Aboriginal mother Edith and the children Emily, Robert and Charlee have fled domestic violenence in Gippsland and have been seeking refuge in a squat in Bendigo street Collingwood. Photo: Justin McManus -
![Big swell at Newport on Sydney's northern beaches as winter draws to a close.]()
Big swell at Newport on Sydney's northern beaches as winter draws to a close. Photo: Nick Moir -
![Endeavour Sports High School students Kyle Sarigiannis and Hannah Higgins want to go to UCLA or Stanford University once ...]()
Endeavour Sports High School students Kyle Sarigiannis and Hannah Higgins want to go to UCLA or Stanford University once they finish their HSC. Photo: Louise Kennerley -
![Dan Marges senior horticulturalist at the Australian National Botanical Gardens in Canberra under Acacia covenyi wattle.]()
Dan Marges senior horticulturalist at the Australian National Botanical Gardens in Canberra under Acacia covenyi wattle. Photo: Andrew Meares -
![Dad of The Year, Jason Stack with his daughters Adele, Courtney and Kyralee.]()
Dad of The Year, Jason Stack with his daughters Adele, Courtney and Kyralee. Photo: Paul Jeffers -
![Australian rock musician, writer and front man of the band YOU AM I, Tim Rogers.]()
Australian rock musician, writer and front man of the band YOU AM I, Tim Rogers. Photo: James Brickwood -
![Farmer Oscar Pearse, from near Moree supports the changes to land clearing laws.]()
Farmer Oscar Pearse, from near Moree supports the changes to land clearing laws. Photo: Nick Moir -
![Beamline scientist Bruce Cowie at work in the synchrotron.]()
Beamline scientist Bruce Cowie at work in the synchrotron. Photo: Joe Armao -
![Apparition Media artist David Lee Pereira has approached Melbourne businesses to donate their walls to be painted ...]()
Apparition Media artist David Lee Pereira has approached Melbourne businesses to donate their walls to be painted rainbow, ahead of the gay marriage postal vote. Photo: Paul Jeffers -
![Portrait of Break-dancers who will be competing in the RedBull BreakDance Cup starting this Friday. The tournament is an ...]()
Portrait of Break-dancers who will be competing in the RedBull BreakDance Cup starting this Friday. The tournament is an International event with successful competitors moving onto rounds overseas with the Final being held in The Netherlands later in the yerar. Pictured are Rachel Gunn and Kohey Ota (in foreground) with Jeffrey Yang (Left/back) and Johnson Xu (Right/back) in dance pose. Photo: James Alcock -
![Swans on the water a Williamstown.]()
Swans on the water a Williamstown. Photo: Justin McManus -
![Nikita Rotumah and Ben Clark. A census survey on Aboriginal Australians shows that the population in Victoria and NSW ...]()
Nikita Rotumah and Ben Clark. A census survey on Aboriginal Australians shows that the population in Victoria and NSW has doubled since 2001. Photo: Paul Jeffers -
![Melbourne poets Maria Takolander and Ryan Prehn have written pieces inspired by the flora, at the Royal Botanical Gardens.]()
Melbourne poets Maria Takolander and Ryan Prehn have written pieces inspired by the flora, at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Photo: Eddie Jim -
![Simon Louis, acting weather services manager for BoM, inside the Terrey Hills radar dome.]()
Simon Louis, acting weather services manager for BoM, inside the Terrey Hills radar dome. Photo: Nick Moir -
![Taronga Zoo's Rachel, the 13yr old Reticulated Python, moments before being weighed. Rachel weighed 53.7kilos and is ...]()
Taronga Zoo's Rachel, the 13yr old Reticulated Python, moments before being weighed. Rachel weighed 53.7kilos and is 5.38m long. Photo: Kate Geraghty -
![Rebecca and Adrian Zosel do not allow their children Oscar,7, Liliana, 5, and Edith, 5 months, to use devices or have ...]()
Rebecca and Adrian Zosel do not allow their children Oscar,7, Liliana, 5, and Edith, 5 months, to use devices or have screen time whilst in the family car. Photo: Chris Hopkins -
![Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop arrives to address the media at a doorstop interview at Parliament House in ...]()
Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop arrives to address the media at a doorstop interview at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen -
![Artist Noemi Lakmaier who will be suspended inside the Opera House under 20,000 balloons for nine hours.]()
Artist Noemi Lakmaier who will be suspended inside the Opera House under 20,000 balloons for nine hours. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
![Protesters rally in Victoria Street, Richmond, for a safe injecting room.]()
Protesters rally in Victoria Street, Richmond, for a safe injecting room. Photo: Paul Jeffers -
![A vibrant dawn greets early risers at Manly.]()
A vibrant dawn greets early risers at Manly. Photo: Nick Moir -
![Owen Wareham and his daughter, nine-month-old Harriet.]()
Owen Wareham and his daughter, nine-month-old Harriet. Photo: Cole Bennetts -
![Owner of Elite Therapies & Body Balance, Inge Sildnik, enjoys relaxing yoga with baby goats.]()
Owner of Elite Therapies & Body Balance, Inge Sildnik, enjoys relaxing yoga with baby goats. Photo: Katherine Griffiths -
![Long-time Thredbo resident and former Winter Olympian Frank Prihoda is 96 years old.]()
Long-time Thredbo resident and former Winter Olympian Frank Prihoda is 96 years old. Photo: Andrew Meares -
![Malcolm Turnbull during his tour of the Snowy Hydro Tumut 2 power station.]()
Malcolm Turnbull during his tour of the Snowy Hydro Tumut 2 power station. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen -
![Sonya Wilson of Flowers Vasette in Fitzroy, they will take part at the Dior Gala at the National Gallery of Victoria.]()
Sonya Wilson of Flowers Vasette in Fitzroy, they will take part at the Dior Gala at the National Gallery of Victoria. Photo: Eddie Jim -
![A spectator becomes surrounded by whitewash as huge swell pounds the Dee Why coast.]()
A spectator becomes surrounded by whitewash as huge swell pounds the Dee Why coast. Photo: Nick Moir -
![Coca-cola amatil CEO Alison Watkins .]()
Coca-cola amatil CEO Alison Watkins . Photo: Peter Braig -
![Laura Cox and Peter Kelly of Ireland at PJ Gallaghers in Sydney CBD, watch the Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather fight.]()
Laura Cox and Peter Kelly of Ireland at PJ Gallaghers in Sydney CBD, watch the Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather fight. Photo: Sarah Keayes -
![Jamie has criticised the way his school handled his expulsion.]()
Jamie has criticised the way his school handled his expulsion. Photo: Chris Hopkins -
![Spring is arriving in Sydney and the bees are out in the Botanical Gardens.]()
Spring is arriving in Sydney and the bees are out in the Botanical Gardens. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer
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