From schoolies to floods, Guardian Australia was there to photograph every moment. Photographer and picture editor Carly Earl hand-picked three photographs – by Ellen Smith, Dean Sewell and Tajette O’Halloran – as her favourites of the year. From capturing the vibrant activity of schoolies week, to documenting the heartbreak of floods in New South Wales, Carly explains the craft and composition behind these unique photosProtests, wild weather and schoolies: Guardian Australia’s best photos of 2025 Continue reading...