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Our best pictures from 2025: weird and wonderful moments caught on camera

Updated 2 days ago by Phillip Biggs

For me, one of the highlights of this year's photography for The Examiner was seeing three octogenarians compete in a penny farthing race.

Since 1983, the historic village of Evandale has taken a step back to yesteryear by hosting the National Penny Farthing Championships.

Alan Sumner, of NSW, age 89, Peter Whitbourn, of Victoria, age 81, and David Axon, of Victoria, age 87, at the end of their race at the Evandale pennyfarthing championships on Friday, February 14.
Del Curtis, of Barrington, with his Valiant Charger.
Freya Connell, 2, won the Longford Show tiny tot at the Longford Show on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Keeley Trudgeon, Maverick Watson, and Tajh Wilson read to students in the library at Port Dalrymple footy colours day, the day before the AFL Grand Final.
Hazel Chilcott, of Meander, with Applejack, at the Westbury Show on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Constable Jason Stone helped mum Jiya James to deliver baby Nahal at the hospital entrance. Pictured, Naithen Paul Bibin, mum Jiya James, Constable Jason Stone, baby Nahal Maria Bibin, Nigel Jim Bibin and dad Bibin Paul.
Launceston mayor Matthew Garwood welcomes new citizens at an Australain Citizenship ceremony at the Tramsheds, Launceston, on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Jimmy Ellenberger of Tavellers Rest, is one of 1800 Australians on the waitlist for an organ transplant, with 14,000 more people on dialysis, many of whom could benefit from a kidney transplant.
Gilbert the Facility Dog makes younger patients at the Launceston General Hospital feel more at ease when receiving treatment. Gilbert is with 11-year-old Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia patient Izzy Phillips. Monday September 8 2025 Picture by Phillip Biggs for The Examiner
Count staff check distribution of preferences for Braddon at the Tasmanian Electoral Commission office in Goodman Court, Invermay, 11 days after the election.
Reverend Paul Hobby with the rope to the bell in the bell tower at St Mary's Anglican Church at Hagley.
Alicia Archer and Madeline O'Connor at Woodside Park, near Cressy, for the Campbell Town Show fashion preview on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Ian Summers with a model plane the same as the first one he made back in 1957. He is pictured at St Marys Cranks and Tinkers in the old railway station on April 3, 2025.
This picture shows Andrew Pitt in a small studio used for hand-painting signs at Neil Pitt's Menswear, in the old Majestic Theatre building.
Co-owner Rob Morrison at Bread and Butter's George Street store in the old Rankin and Bond building, Launceston.
Federal Arts Minister Tony Burke visited Du Cane in January 2025 to discuss a federal grant which enabled the business to upgrade its stage to host more live music. He is pictured with Sam Reid and federal Bass Labor candidate Jess Teesdale who is now the Member for Bass.
Mike Woods and wife Anita own Gourlay's Sweets, which relocated to the Door of Hope building in Glen Dhu.
Cindy Fullerton of Londonderry, NSW, won the contemporary racewear women's section of the Fashions on the Field at the Devonport Cup on January 8, 2025.
Mick McHugh, Amanda McHugh, Brannon Crickmore are The Gathering Irish Band, pictured at George Town on January 17, 2025.
Doreen Shaw, of Low Head, has what she believes to be the last bottle of port saved from the shipwreck of the Iron Baron at Hebe Reef in the Bass Strait. She presented it to curator Des Wootton at the Low Head Maritime Museum in January.
Kalisch Studio officially opened up on Brisbane Street in January and Imogen Kalisch is the studio head.
Margaret Hoban received an Order of Australia Medal in the 2025 Australia Day honours for her service to the arts, particularly music.
Denise Talbot of Perth received an OAM for service to the community, and to women in January.
NSW Metro bowler Aarush Soni during the WA vs NSW Metro under-17 national championships at UTAS Stadium on January 22, 2025.
Dr David Cooke celebrates 50 years as a medical practitioner, with his wife Verity in January.
Riverside captain Peter New is bowled during the Riverside vs Burnie Greater Northern Cup grand final at Windsor Park on January 19, 2025.
Reverend Lee Shirvill after taking over the Holy Trinity Church on Cameron Street in January 2025.
Minister for Sports and Events, Nick Duigan, announced a new deal with the Hawthorn Football Club to play at UTAS Stadium. Liberal Member for Bass Simon Wood, Independent Member for Bass Rebekah Pentland, Minister for Sports and Events Nick Duigan, with Eve Cox, Hawka, George Calvert and Percy Calvert on Monday, February 10 at the stadium.
Westbury bowler James Baker and wicket keeper James Tyson during the Westbury vs Mowbray Cricket North game at Westbury on Saturday, February 8.
Trevallyn's Nathan Barry dives for the ball during the Hadspen vs Trevallyn cricket at Hadspen.
Mole Creek Hotel publican Doug Westbrook.
Grant and Louise Evans with a Holden one-tonner that belonged to Louise' dad, who's nickname was Wax, at the Van Diemen’s Street Rod Club Deloraine Street Car Show.
The 16-year-old metal-head and guitarist, Alex House, won best individual performer at the high school and college Battle of the Bands in Launceston.
Ben Cogger (8) pedalled too hard during the unicycle race at the Evandale pennyfarthing championships on Friday, February 14.
Malahide Golf Club committee member John Vincent is known locally as ‘Vincent Van Golf’.
Leoni Duff attends to a touch up on at the Glover Art Prize at Falls Pavillion, Evandale.
A Tasrail train crosses the South Esk River at Longford on March 3.
National Pet Adoption Month took place in March 2025, an initiative by the Petstock Foundation. Pictured are kittens at the Launceston Petstock store.
Mark Jones and two year old son Louis play at the George Town Pool in March.
Australian citizenship ceremony at the Tramsheds function centre, Launceston.
Michael and Karen Gethin of Gravelly Beach Metalworks won an award for 2025 Best Handmade Metal Garden Art Manufacturer in the country.
Scamander resident Lisa Albinus and Float to Survive co-founder Ian Lee at a Float to Survive rip demonstration at Redbill Beach, Bicheno, in March.
Glover Art Prize 2025 winner Aisha Sherman-Noth. Her painting was called Weeping Birches on the Avenue.
Paralympic rower Alex Viney at the 2025 Australian Rowing Championships at Lake Barrington on Thursday, March 27.
A bushfire burns the old bridge over the North Esk River beside Johnston Road, between Norwood and St Leonards, on April 22.
Eloise Breden, Eva Cetti and Erin Grubert promote the Scotch Oakburn College Tasmanian premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in April.
Mathinna Falls.
Ravi Teja Varma in April after he bought the Newstead newsagency and made it his own.
Eumarrah manager Debbie Zuj at the Frederick Street shop, Launceston.
Maggie Hodgman as Cinderalla at the St Patrick's College production of Midnight - The Cinderella Musical.
Education Minister Jo Palmer and Premier Jeremy Rockliff unveil a plaque with prep studets Jim Griffiths and Matilda Wigley at the official opening of Legana Primary School on April 4.
Perth cenotaph curator Stuart Green, who has been volunteering for 20 years, pictured on Anzac Day.
Mowbray's Tom Dwyer during the Mowbray v Westbury Cricket North grand final at Invermay Park on March 28.
Bridgenorth's Casey Walker-Russell during the Bracknell vs Bridgenorth NTFA game at Bridgenorth on Saturday, June 14.
12-year-old Jayden Stocks announced he was starting a dog walking business in June.
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff announces Liberal candidates to media at Legana Primary School ahead of the state election.
Students from the Big Picture School were role players in a plane crash at the Launceston airport training exercise on Wednesday, May 28.
James Brown of Tasmanian Veterinary Surgical Specialists.
75-year-old Tamar Churinga player Cliff Partridge has been playing hockey for 60 years.
David Gray at the Exeter Men's Shed on Thursday, May 15.
Campbell Town's vice captain Cameron Gard and Evandale's Lachlan Dakin during the Evandale vs Campbell Town NTFA game at Campbell Town on April 25, 2025.
New Member for Bass Jess Teesdale holds a media call at City Park, Launceston, with partner Liam McGrath on Sunday, May 4, the day after the 2025 federal election.
Three generations - James, David and Matilda Hill - march in the Deloraine Anzac march on Emu Bay Road, Deloraine.
Jobi Watts and son Tasman at the St Helens slipway on June 26, 2025.
Mount Paris Dam in July.
Former school teacher Helen Boughton has been running Mainly Music in East Launceston for about 15 years. It's a music program for pre-schoolers/ young families. Pictured is Tim Titterton with his nephew Elliott Philippa (1) in June.
Jamie Breden dives for the ball at the Scotch Oakburn College Big Freeze on September 2.
An old cottage at Deddington.
Federal Labor Member for Bass Jess Teesdale, State Liberal Minister for Health Bridget Archer cut a ribbon at the Clifford Craig research foundation opening in the NICS building at Launceston General Hospital on September 5, 2025.
Archie the Silo Hotel dog is one of three dogs featured in a mini movie called Canine Concierge. Archie is pictured with Silo Hotel general manager Paul Seamen in July.
Bay of Fires youth art prize winner Cacia Charles on Monday, June 16.
A two week old baby Northern White Cheeked Gibbon clings to her mum Maka as she swings around an enclosure at Tasmania Zoo on Sunday, July 6.
After Northern Midlands Council announced it was giving a $5000 grant to help Longford netballers with rent, pictured are (back) Malachi Davey Maurita Taylor, (front) Annie Preece and Ruby Chandler.
Bridgenorth players celebrate their win at the end of the NTFA Senior Division 1 women's grand final at UTAS Stadium on Friday, September 12.
Cafe Mondello new owners Bella Duff and Denis Shchadin in September.
Launceston's Jake Hinds during the NTFA premier division grand final between Launceston and North Launceston at UTAS Stadium on Saturday, September 20.
Queechy High School's Crystal Jay Burns plays during a torrential rain shower during the Girls Tassie Hawks Cup High School Football state championships at UTAS Stadium on Tuesday, September 16.
Junior speedway driver Phoebe Roberts in October.
QVMAG Lead Curator Kellie Wells with a spider by Sam Jinks at QVMAG Royal Park on Monday, November 17, 2025.
A vote is taken at the teachers' strike in Civic Square, Launceston on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Max Steers, of Devonport, with a 1950 Austin A40 ute. He spent about four years restoring it. This picture was taken at Pearn's Steam World Steam Up day on Sunday November 2, 2025.
St Lukes joined forces with Australia’s foremost researcher in children’s health literacy, Dr Rosie Nash, to fund the rollout of HealthLit4Kids in a further 10 Tasmanian schools. In this picture are Amelia French, 11, Ella French, 9, Dr Rosie Nash, Founder & CEO, HealthLit4Everyone, Lucy French, 5 and Paul Lupo, CEO, St Lukes.
The Variety Federal Hospitality TasBash finished its 35th journey at Country Club Tasmania on October 23, 2025. Pictured are Alanna and Travis Morris, of Ulverstone.
Hudson Ischenko-Smith, who has autism, global developmental delay and speech disorder has thrived ever since taking dance classes with Classique Dancentre teacher Linda Peters.
Kerri Gay and Grace Roberts at Mudlark Theatre dress rehearsal on October 22, 2025.
Corey Hearn speaks about the impacts of diet and exercise in preventative health, especially diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure, in November 2025.

This year, the event drew riders and fans from around the world. Alan Sumner, 89, Peter Whitbourn, 81, and David Axon, 87, posed in the rain after pedalling their machines around the Evandale circuit.

Another special moment was when Constable Jason Stone helped deliver baby Nahal at the front entrance to the LGH. LGH emergency department nurse Jiya James was only 36 weeks pregnant when she and her family rushed to hospital in the early hours of January 29.

And being an old Valiant freak, it was great to meet old Barrington identity Del Curtis and see the Charger he is rebuilding. That opportunity came on a trip to visit Sheffield and do a lap of Lake Barrington.

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