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1Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems2Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute3Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsTeresa Palmer, Warwick Thornton and Tim Minchin were the three Australian honourees named at the 22nd annual G’Day USA Arts Gala in Los Angeles on February 21, 2025. Palmer and Thornton received the Excellence in Film and Television Award; Minchin received the Excellence in the Arts Award, according to PerthNow’s February 22 report.
Who were the Australian honourees?
PerthNow’s account identifies three Australians in the honouree list, with two awards in film and television and one in the arts.
- Teresa Palmer received the Excellence in Film and Television Award. PerthNow describes her as Adelaide-born and notes her roles in horror films.
- Warwick Thornton also received the Excellence in Film and Television Award. The report describes the Alice Springs-born filmmaker as a cinematographer and director, and names Samson and Delilah and Sweet Country among his films.
- Tim Minchin received the Excellence in the Arts Award. PerthNow cites his work as a musical lyricist and composer, screenwriter and actor.
When and where was the gala?
The 22nd annual G’Day USA Arts Gala took place on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. PerthNow reported the event the following day and identified the American Australian Association as its organizer. The report says the gala aims to strengthen ties between Australia and the United States.
How did the Los Angeles wildfires shape the event?
PerthNow reported that supporting recovery from the Los Angeles wildfires was among the gala’s focuses. The same report said the fires had burned 55,000 acres, destroyed more than 16,000 structures and caused 28 deaths. Those figures are attributed to PerthNow’s February 22, 2025 report, rather than presented here as independently verified or as a current update.
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Who else attended?
PerthNow also named Samantha Jade, Olympic cyclist Anna Meares, actor Charmaine Bingwa, Darren Hayes, television presenter Tony Armstrong, and former Australian prime minister and ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd as attendees. Its article does not describe these names as a complete guest list.
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