Head of Photography, Neil Bennett selects his favourite AAP Images over the past seven days. From breaking news and politics to sport, entertainment and more, these images reflect the richness and diversity of our award-winning photographic coverage.
Spring Carnival contenders from the Anthony Freedman stable, Warning, Groundswell, Plein Ciel and Danon Roman, the Jamie Richards stable (CTR), Melody Belle and Te Akau Shark and Gai Waterhouse stable (R) are seen during a recovery session at Altona Beach in Altona, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. (AAP Image/Vince Caligiuri)
CFMEU Victorian secretary John Setka participate in a Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) rally in Adelaide, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Hundreds of workers have stopped work at building sites across the city to demand the introduction of industrial manslaughter laws. (AAP Image/Kelly Barnes)
Al Hassan Toure of United celebrates a goal with teammates during the FFA Cup Grand Final match between Adelaide United and Melbourne City at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. (AAP Image/David Mariuz)
Anagu Aboriginal leader Dorothea Randall is seen in her car at Mutitjulu community near Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Saturday, October 12, 2019. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)
A Bomb Response Unit officer inspects a bag on Little Collins Street in Melbourne's CBD, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. (AAP Image/Erik Anderson)
(L-R) Elena Bobolas, Mary Bobolas and Liana Bobolas arrive at the Downing Centre Court in Sydney, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi)
Outgoing Wallabies coach Michael Cheika arrives at Sydney International Airport in Sydney, Tuesday, October 22, 2019. The Australian Rugby Union team returned to Australia today following their Rugby World Cup campaign in Japan. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins)
Ellyse Perry of the Sixers (centre) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Rachel Priest of the Thunder during the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) match between the Sydney Sixers and the Sydney Thunder at North Sydney Oval, Sydney, Friday, October 18, 2019. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts)
Josh Boone of the Hawks wears a face mask during warm-up during the Round 3 NBL match between the Illawarra Hawks and the Adelaide 36ers at WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, Monday, October 21, 2019. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins)
Jockey Glen Boss returns to scale after riding Yes Yes Yes to victory in race 7, The TAB Everest, during The TAB Everest race day at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, Saturday, October 19, 2019. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi)
Sculpture Between by Danai Kotsaki is exhibited along the Bondi to Tamarama Coastal walk as part of the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in Sydney, Thursday, October 24, 2019. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett)
A man wearing a t-shirt saying 'I chose not to climb' stands next to tourists lining up to climb Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, Friday, October 25, 2019. Today is the last day people will be able to climb Uluru. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)
A person swimming early this morning at Bronte Beach Pool in Sydney, Friday, October 25, 2019. Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 36 degrees in Sydney today. (AAP Image/James Gourley)
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