Congratulations to the 2025 ABC Heywire Winners!

Source: 2025 ABC Heywire winners announced

The 2025 ABC Heywire winners, announced 11 December 2024, showcase incredible determination, grit, and powerful commitment to inspiring change in their communities through their stories.

Hundreds of Australians aged 16 to 22 from regional, rural and remote areas entered the competition by speaking openly and authentically about life beyond our majors cities, through written stories, photos, videos or audio recordings.

The stories from this year’s 38 ABC Heywire winners highlight Australia’s rich diversity and provide a window into the lives and communities of young Australians living in the regions. The full list of 2025 ABC Heywire winners and their stories are here: https://www.abc.net.au/heywire/winners/