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SMH Photos of the Year 2022

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From war-torn Ukraine to devastating floods that continue to affect Australia, Herald photographers have captured and documented many of the historic events and moments of the past year. They have been the eyes of the newsroom for more than a century, always focused on sharing the stories that matter to you, our readers. Before you leap into 2023, look back at some of the key moments that defined 2022 through the lens of our award-wining photography.

Ukrainian soldier Oleh Nazarov, 51, who sustained head, neck and back injuries during a grenade attack on his trench, awaits a transfer at a medical stabilisation point in Bakhmut, Ukraine. Oleh has served in the Ukraine military since 2015, initially in the Donbas war, and was badly injured in 2018. After two years of recovery he went back on active duty.

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Ukrainian soldier Oleh Nazarov, 51, who sustained head, neck and back injuries during a grenade attack on his trench, awaits a transfer at a medical stabilisation point in Bakhmut, Ukraine. Oleh has served in the Ukraine military since 2015, initially in the Donbas war, and was badly injured in 2018. After two years of recovery he went back on active duty.Credit:Kate Geraghty

United States: A "wedge" tornado grinds across the prairie land of the Texas Panhandle. Narrowly passing the town of Morton in May, the kilometre-wide twister did little damage except to drought-affected cotton fields.

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United States: A "wedge" tornado grinds across the prairie land of the Texas Panhandle. Narrowly passing the town of Morton in May, the kilometre-wide twister did little damage except to drought-affected cotton fields.Credit:Nick Moir

Australian Socceroos and Argentina fans gather at Darling Harbour on December 4 to watch the round-of-16 knockout match broadcast from the FIFA Soccer World Cup in Qatar.

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Australian Socceroos and Argentina fans gather at Darling Harbour on December 4 to watch the round-of-16 knockout match broadcast from the FIFA Soccer World Cup in Qatar.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame during the 2022 Australian of the Year awards morning tea at the Lodge in Canberra on Tuesday, January 25.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison and 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame during the 2022 Australian of the Year awards morning tea at the Lodge in Canberra on Tuesday, January 25.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives at the 2022 NSW State Labor Conference at Sydney Town Hall on October 15, 2022.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives at the 2022 NSW State Labor Conference at Sydney Town Hall on October 15, 2022.Credit:Rhett Wyman

Sittting in her apartment in Avdiyivka, East Ukraine, in March and unable to leave while listening to artillery outside, Liudmyla Rudska, 64, wipes tears from her face as she recounts the impact of living on the contact line for eight years. Avdiyivka is home to Europe's largest coking coal plant and is on the frontline of the eight-year-long war in the Donbas region.

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Sittting in her apartment in Avdiyivka, East Ukraine, in March and unable to leave while listening to artillery outside, Liudmyla Rudska, 64, wipes tears from her face as she recounts the impact of living on the contact line for eight years. Avdiyivka is home to Europe's largest coking coal plant and is on the frontline of the eight-year-long war in the Donbas region. Credit:Kate Geraghty

Hundreds of thousands of megalitres of water are released from Wyangala Dam in November. The stormwater release would affect downriver towns such as Forbes and Eugowra over ensuing days.

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Hundreds of thousands of megalitres of water are released from Wyangala Dam in November. The stormwater release would affect downriver towns such as Forbes and Eugowra over ensuing days.Credit:Nick Moir

A blood moon rises above North Bondi on November 8, 2022.

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A blood moon rises above North Bondi on November 8, 2022. Credit:Flavio Brancaleone

During the federal election campaign, then-prime minister Scott Morrison visits The Children's Hospital at Westmead, in the seat of Parramatta, with retiring MP Julie Owens. Also present are Liberal candidate for Parramatta Maria Kovacic, then health minister Greg Hunt and Liberal senator Anne Ruston.

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During the federal election campaign, then-prime minister Scott Morrison visits The Children's Hospital at Westmead, in the seat of Parramatta, with retiring MP Julie Owens. Also present are Liberal candidate for Parramatta Maria Kovacic, then health minister Greg Hunt and Liberal senator Anne Ruston. Credit:James Brickwood

Chris Dawson was found guilty of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. Chris' twin Paul and brother Peter Dawson leave the Supreme Court in Sydney after the verdict on August 30.

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Chris Dawson was found guilty of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. Chris' twin Paul and brother Peter Dawson leave the Supreme Court in Sydney after the verdict on August 30. Credit:Rhett Wyman

Ben Roberts-Smith leaves the Federal Court in Sydney on June 9 during the high-profile defamation case between the former soldier and Victoria Cross recipient and three former Fairfax newspapers.

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Ben Roberts-Smith leaves the Federal Court in Sydney on June 9 during the high-profile defamation case between the former soldier and Victoria Cross recipient and three former Fairfax newspapers. Credit:Dylan Coker

Brittany Higgins addresses the media outside the ACT Supreme Court in October.

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Brittany Higgins addresses the media outside the ACT Supreme Court in October.Credit:Rhett Wyman

Australian journalist Fran Kelly, pictured on September 15, turns from current-affairs and political journalist to entertainment television host with a new Friday night music/chat/tonight show called Frankly.

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Australian journalist Fran Kelly, pictured on September 15, turns from current-affairs and political journalist to entertainment television host with a new Friday night music/chat/tonight show called Frankly. Credit:James Brickwood

A patch of warm weather in late October draws locals to the beach at Bondi.

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A patch of warm weather in late October draws locals to the beach at Bondi.Credit:Flavio Brancaleone

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Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory on November 13.

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Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney on Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory on November 13.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Gunggandji Land and Sea Rangers (from left) Victor Bulmer, Roszaly Aitken, Fredrick Lefoe and Chasten Hunter carry a horse they found in distress deep in the scrub on August 22. The horse was taken back to town in the back of their ute. The rangers then found a paralysis tick, which was removed. After debate on the horse's future, the owner was found and decided to care for it. Days later word was sent back that the horse was up and walking again.

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Gunggandji Land and Sea Rangers (from left) Victor Bulmer, Roszaly Aitken, Fredrick Lefoe and Chasten Hunter carry a horse they found in distress deep in the scrub on August 22. The horse was taken back to town in the back of their ute. The rangers then found a paralysis tick, which was removed. After debate on the horse's future, the owner was found and decided to care for it. Days later word was sent back that the horse was up and walking again.Credit:Brook Mitchell

Actor Olivia DeJonge, who played Priscilla in Elvis, won best supporting actress at the AACTA Awards. She is pictured at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney on December 6.

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Actor Olivia DeJonge, who played Priscilla in Elvis, won best supporting actress at the AACTA Awards. She is pictured at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney on December 6.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Labor frontbencher Kristina Keneally sought to move from the Senate to the lower house at the federal election, running in the seat of Fowler. Here she dances with members of the Cambodian community at Freedom Plaza in Cabramatta on March 12. She failed to win the seat in May.

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Labor frontbencher Kristina Keneally sought to move from the Senate to the lower house at the federal election, running in the seat of Fowler. Here she dances with members of the Cambodian community at Freedom Plaza in Cabramatta on March 12. She failed to win the seat in May. Credit:Steven Siewert

Actor Christopher Chung, pictured in London on November 25, plays Roddy Ho for Apple TV+ in Slow Horses.

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Actor Christopher Chung, pictured in London on November 25, plays Roddy Ho for Apple TV+ in Slow Horses. Credit:Shane Taylor

Abbie Bayliss with her daughter Cienna Cumming and Abbie's mum, Mel, get a lift through floodwaters along Pittwater Road, North Manly, in the back of Freshwater local Nick Fraser's truck on March 8.

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Abbie Bayliss with her daughter Cienna Cumming and Abbie's mum, Mel, get a lift through floodwaters along Pittwater Road, North Manly, in the back of Freshwater local Nick Fraser's truck on March 8. Credit:James Brickwood

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