Half a kilometre separates Iraqi soldiers from liberating Mosul from a desperate Islamic State.
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by Fairfax picture editors
It was another afternoon after school and Rowena Meadows'children were playing in the backyard with their hills hoist. Meadows saw a brilliant moment unfold as one of her daughters dangled,the other frolicked with water,and took a shot.
A pair of beautiful eyes is now opening a little wider,taking in more fully the heart and soul of humanity. See images of her people at their best,silliest,and most vulnerable. Penny has a click that never misses a (heart) beat,and those eyes are now set on hurdling higher bollards.
Fairfax photographer Steven Siewert has selected Rowena Meadows'entry as our"Open"theme Challenge winner. To vote for the Clique People's Choice Award for July,please visit cliquephotos.com.au. Voting closes 10am AEST on Tuesday,July 4.
The boys of the St Mary's Cathedral Choir during rehearsal.
A week in photos from award winning Fairfax photographers for the week ending June 23,2017