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Sam Mostyn has called for a return to civility. When was that, exactly?

The governor-general yesterday made an impassioned plea for a ‘return to disagreeing well’. When precisely did she have in mind?

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Remembrance Day returns to its traditional ground at Australian War Memorial

It's the 106th anniversary of the ending of the First World War.

The Canberra Times

A quiet, larrikin 'kid' awarded highest military honour

Private Richard Norden has been awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry during the Vietnam War, an honour his friends have spent decades fighting for.

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'It was an honour': why GG made a special trip to a little village near Canberra

She is also hosting her first Government House open day on Saturday.

The Canberra Times

King Charles makes relaxed start to Australian tour but spends less than 10 minutes at lunch in his honour

After a day of rest, monarch appears at Sydney lunch in his honour and gives hosts an hourglass while joking about swift passage of time

The Guardian - AU

King Charles and Queen Camilla greeted by children outside Sydney church

His arrival marks the first reigning British monarch visit to Australia since Queen Elizabeth II made her 16th journey to the nation in 2011

The Independent UK

On the money: Mint celebrates $6m upgrade to its public spaces

Shimmering, interactive display finally opened to public.

The Canberra Times

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Emotional first investiture ceremonies for new Governor-General

There was at least one unexpected surprise at Thursday's ceremony.

The Canberra Times

Explainer: the governor-general is also commander-in-chief of the defence forces. What does this mean in practice?

Australia’s new Governor-General, Sam Mostyn, recently said that she does not fit the usual idea of a governor-general – especially the type of person we expect to see as the commander-in-chief of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). But those expectations are beginning to change, and Mostyn, from a military family,…

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Paralympics ‘have a special place in our hearts’, Australia’s governor-general tells FRANCE 24

Australian athletes enjoyed a hugely successful Olympics in Paris, winning a total of 52 medals and 17 golds – a feat the sports-loving nation is looking to replicate as the Paralympics get under way this week. FRANCE 24 speaks to Sam Mostyn, Australia’s governor-general, about the significance of the Games…

France 24

'Exceptional': Robert Kidd awarded medal for bravery at Pelican house fire

'He moved through the house in thick black smoke.'

Newcastle Herald

Governor-General Sam Mostyn visits Canberra schools and becomes our 'Chief Hugger'

She also loves a selfie or three and is not bad on the high-fives either.

The Canberra Times

Governor-General rings in first round of law changes

Sam Mostyn capped off her first week as governor-general by signing off on her first pieces of legislation.

AAP

High office comes complete with hot properties

When Sam Mostyn became governor-general, she was also handed the keys to some of Australia's most striking real estate.

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Australia appoints second woman governor-general in 123 years to represent British monarch

Australia has appointed Sam Mostyn as only its second woman governor-general, a largely ceremonial role representing the British monarch as the nation’s head of state

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New governor-general to put an arm around Aussies

Former lawyer and gender equality advocate Sam Mostyn promises to put humanity as a top order of her time as 28th governor-general.

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MPs back in boost to governor-general's salary

The House of Representatives has paved the way for the new governor-general to receive a 43 per cent rise in salary, prompting anger from the Greens.

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Anger as pay soars to $709,000 for new governor-general

Sam Mostyn will get a salary more than 40 per cent higher than that of her predecessor when she becomes the next Australian governor-general.

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The Canberra Times

The first Canberra-born governor-general puts the AC in the ACT

Sam Mostyn was born and raised in Canberra.

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Next governor-general to meet King Charles in London

The next governor-general will visit King Charles in London as discussions about his planned Australia tour continue, amid issues around his health.

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‘Queen of woke’: Commentariat loses the plot over our new G-G

Samantha Mostyn helped drive the AFLW, supported the Voice and has a history in the ALP. Guess how the right took her appointment as governor-general?

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: new testimony in Lehrmann defamation trial, budget hints, the long way to Eurovision

Former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach expected to give evidence this afternoon; Albanese to flag measures to ease inflation pressures

The Guardian - AU

How will Sam Mostyn’s career-long advocacy shape her role as governor general?

Gender equality, social justice and giving a voice to those who go unheard have been the hallmarks of a long career spanning law, business and advocacy

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Taiwan rocked by 7.7 magnitude quake; Sam Mostyn to be next governor general; and what’s behind Sydney’s cocaine coast

Four reported dead in Taiwan and dozens of buildings collapsed or tilted after worst earthquake the region has seen in 25 years

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Albanese announces Samantha Mostyn as Australia’s new governor-general

The Order of Australia recipient will be sworn in as governor-general in July, taking over from David Hurley.

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