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Meeting the Queen in a pair of thongs

Wayne Jones recalls his experience of seeing the Queen in Newcastle in 1970.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 12, 2022

British queen's death rekindles Australian republic debate

Many regarded Australians’ respect and affection for the late Queen Elizabeth II as the biggest obstacle to the country becoming a republic with its own head of state

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2022

How has Australia dealt with China in the past and what does this mean for today?

Tensions between Canberra and Beijing are nothing new. Here's how various prime ministers have managed the changing relationship over the years.

ABC News · Sep 6, 2022

Death of journalism patriarch, Barnett

Journalist David Barnett has died aged 90, after a lengthy career which included covering the historic 1972 election of prime minister Gough Whitlam.

AAP · Aug 7, 2022

Paul Bongiorno: Righting wrongs puts Voice referendum in box seat

Earlier prime ministers have heralded false dawns promising First Nations people they would receive the recognition and respect so long denied them.

The New Daily · Aug 1, 2022

Even in the political afterlife, Morrison departs from the norm

In the past fortnight, former prime minister Scott Morrison has reemerged as a subject of public discussion. First, there was rumour about his interest in securing work with the Australian Rugby League Commission, which he promptly dismissed as “pub talk”.

The Conversation · Jul 22, 2022

The 'drug grannies' thought they were on the trip of a lifetime. They couldn't have been more mistaken

In 1977, two American retirees set out on a campervan trip. When the women tried to go home, they were threatened with violence, and a three-month holiday turned into a 14-year prison sentence.

ABC News · Jun 20, 2022

Helen Haines says the current government has gagged debate in parliament more than any government in history. Is that correct?

Independent MP for the seat of Indi, Helen Haines, says the current government has moved to gag debate in parliament more than any government in history. RMIT ABC Fact Check crunches the numbers.

ABC News · May 10, 2022

June Nelson tells her story in this week's Galloway People

From the Galapagos Islands to Galloway, June talks about her Robinson Crusoe year studying birdlife while naked.

Daily Record · May 9, 2022

Australia's Olympic emperor John Coates stands down as new era for AOC looms

After 32 years, John Coates is stepping down as head of the Australian Olympic Committee. He leaves behind a complicated legacy, as Tracey Holmes reports.

ABC News · Apr 29, 2022