Turner Prize 2017: Lubaina Himid’s win makes history

Lubaina Himid has become the oldest winner of the Turner Prize, and the first black woman to pick up the art award.

The 63-year-old Zanzibar-born, Preston-based artist won the £25,000 prize for work addressing racial politics and the legacy of slavery.

The judges praised her “uncompromising tackling of issues including colonial history and how racism persists today”.

She was named the winner at a ceremony in Hull, currently UK City of Culture.  More

Raelene Castle: Rugby Australia appoints first woman chief

Australia’s rugby union governing body has chosen Raelene Castle as its new chief executive, the first time a woman has been given the job.

Rugby Australia said Ms Castle was “extremely impressive” with an “outstanding track record”.

The appointment of the experienced sports administrator makes her the first female leader across all major national bodies in world rugby.

She reportedly beat more than 200 candidates for the job.  More