Each week, we present the most compelling images captured by AAP photographers over seven days around Australia. From breaking news and politics to sport, entertainment and more, these images reflect the richness and diversity of our award-winning photographic coverage.
A US Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft is seen on the flight deck of the US Navy amphibious assault ship USS Wasp as it arrives at Fleet Base East, in Sydney, Tuesday, June 18, 2019. AAP Image/Dan HimbrechtsKalyn Ponga of the Queensland State of Origin team is seen posing for a photograph during a media opportunity at the InterContinental Hotel in Perth, Tuesday, June 18, 2019. AAP Image/Darren EnglandAFL Chief Executive Officer Gillon McLachlan speaks to media at an AFL press conference at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Tuesday, June 19, 2019. AAP Image/Daniel Pockett(L-R) Luisa Fakalata, Jenna O'Hea, Lauren Jackson, Tess Madgen and Chloe, 7, pose for a photograph during a Basketball Australia press conference in Melbourne, Tuesday, June 18, 2019. AAP Image/Daniel PockettNew Greek Orthodox leader Archbishop Makarios is greeted by followers as he arrives at Sydney Airport, in Sydney, Tuesday, June 18, 2019. AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts
Jaidyn Stephenson of the Magpies eats before during training at the Holden Centre in Melbourne, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Stephenson has been investigated by the AFL for reportedly placing a bet. AAP Image/Julian SmithNSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet delivers the NSW government post budget address to attendees at the Committee for Economic Development for Australia (CEDA) luncheon in Sydney, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. AAP Image/Dean LewinsJockey Blake Shinn rides Misteed to victory in race 5 the TAB Rewards Handicap during Canterbury Park Race Day, at Canterbury Park Racecourse in Sydney, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. AAP Image/Dan HimbrechtsCast members perform a scene from the burlesque dance show Matador at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. AAP Image/Joel CarrettBert Vieira, husband of Gai Vieira (second left), leaves the Downing Centre Local Court with family and supporters in Sydney, Thursday, June 20, 2019. AAP Image/Bianca De MarchiPolice divers are seen on a boat as the search continues for missing backpacker Theo Hayez at Byron Bay on the far north New South Wales coast, Thursday, June 20, 2019. AAP Image/Dave HuntParticipants of the third Winter Solstice Nude Charity Swim are seen swimming in the waters of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, Friday, June 21, 2019. AAP Image/Lukas CochView more images, videos, graphics and explainers on AAP Photos, the visual arm of Australian Associated Press.