The week in pics. (Jan 26)

A lot can happen in a week. At the start of the week it was The Wiggles and that train-wreck interview they did on the Today Show that everyone was talking about but as the week draws to a close it’s Australia Day that’s on our minds.

Meanwhile this afternoon these pictures from Alex Ellinghausen of Prime Minister Julia Gillard being dragged away from protesters in Canberra emerged. Have a read below for more information on what the protest was about.

After speaking at a ceremony for the inaugural national emergency medals in Canberra on Australia Day, Prime Minister Julia Gillard had to be escorted away from protestors who stormed the entrance of the building she was in. Opposition Leader Tony Abbott also had to be dragged to safety. Photo by Alex Ellinghausen

Photo by Alex Ellinghausen.

Actor Geoffrey Rush is awarded the Australian of the Year award. Rush said the arts should be used to shape public debate on matters of national significance like climate changes and asylum seekers.

NT elder Laurie Baymarrwangga was awarded the Senior Australian of the Year for her work in promoting her culture.

The Young Australian of the Year went to Marita Cheng. Four years ago, the now 22-year-old founded an organisation called Robogals Global to teach high-school aged girls at about science and technology.

What happened to Miranda Kerr's chest? That's the question people are asking after this Grazia cover hit supermarket shelves this week.

Heidi Klum and Seal annouce their separation. The couple were married for seven years. They have three kids together and Seal has also adopted Heidi’s daughter from a previous relationship.

Wigglegate dominated much of this week's news after it was announced that former yellow Wiggle Greg would return after five years ago due to health problems. But what of his replacement Sam?

Chanel showed their 2012 Spring/Summer collection in Paris... in an jumbo jet.

The brand built an oversized aeroplane, which was complete with airplane seating and drinks served on a cart.

Here's creator Karl Lagerfeld.

Also at Paris Fashion Week, Jean Paul Gaultier presented a couture show that was all about late singer Amy Winehouse.

Andrej Pejic was one of the models on the catwalk showcasing the collection.

The show featured beehive hair, cat eye-liner and cigarettes.

62-year-old fashion designer Vera Wang opened her $10 million Beverly Hills' home for this February Harpers Bazaar shoot.

This is the walk-in robe she shares with her husband.

Chinese New Year celebrations took place around the world.

This year is the Year of the Dragon, which is said to bring fortune.

There are rumors that Australian model Andrej Pejic will sign a contract to be the face of a major perfume brand in several weeks. His agents, however, have denied the rumours.

Record crowds flocked to Melbourne for the Australian Open.

Jewell encrusted swimsuits must be in this year if these international mag covers are anything to go by.

Have you picked up yours yet?

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Jessica Alba - actress, mother and entrepreneur. She's started a business called The Honest Co. and honest.com - a line of nontoxic, eco-friendly diapers and biodegradable wipes.

Oprah Winfrey visits the Taj Mahal in the northern Indian city of Agra.

Torrential rain fell in south-east Queensland and caused widespread chaos.

Thousands of people have also been evactuated from noth-east NSW.

Wecome to Kris Humphries' bachelor pad. Kim Kardashian's ex husband has remodelled his home since the split and have Life & Style magazine a sneak peek.

Would you wear this at your wedding?

The dress featured on the catwalk at Berlin fashion week as part of Kaviar Gauche's bridal collection.

Academy Awards nominations were announced. The Descendants is up for 5 awards, inluding Best Picture. George Clooney is up for Best Actor.

Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords - who was shot in the head on January 8 last year conducting a street meeting - announced she would officially resign from congress and focus on her recovery. President Obama hugged Gabrielle before his State of the Union address.

Michelle Obama stands out in sapphire at the State of the Union address in Washington.

Independent Andrew Wilkie withdrew his support of the Gillard Government after Julia Gillard has reversed her pact to push through poker machine reform legislation before the 2013 election.

The search for the missing after the Costa Concordia continued off the coast of Italy.

Virgin entrepreneur and billionaire Richard Branson says it's time to legalise drugs. He wrote in the UK Daily Telegraph that analysing new and better policies to deal with drugs needed to happen, just like it might in a business.

This is from The Age on those incredible pictures of Julia Gillard:

The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, and Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, had to be extracted from a restaurant near Parliament House as angry protesters banged on the glass.

Supporters of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra picketed the Lobby restaurant over comments by Mr Abbott this morning that the tent embassy should close.

As many as 200 gathered in front of the restaurant, banging on its glass walls and yelling “shame” and “racist”.

The pair were forced to stay inside for 30 minutes while the protest outside continued.

Also during the week, Chinese New Year celebrations were abuzz. And in the fashion world all eyes were on Paris Fashion Week. (Just when you think fashion can’t get any wackier… it can. And it does. Take a look at the pics …)

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The week in pics. (Jan 26)

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