Media

Travel at 60s Chief Commercial Officer Wendy Harch said the move was a disappointing blow.

Councils are cracking down on ageism and banning phrases that discriminate against the elderly. Source: YouTube/ EveryAGE Counts

Cruising

Cunard cancels Australia cruises due to Covid-19 border closures

Health Minister Greg Hunt has confirmed those under 60 will now be required to get the Pfizer vaccine.

Cunard has been forced to cancel its upcoming Aussie season over border closures. Source: Getty

News

Age limit for AstraZeneca jab raised to 60-plus

These are the people who "sign off on their annual reports on grand statements about gender equality, yet here they are in this club, voting not to have women there".

The new move will mean that people under 60 will be required to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Source: Getty

Politics

Members quit in disgust as Australian Club votes to remain men-only

As a child, the former foreign minister played with a Jackie Kennedy doll. Now, she has been honoured with one in her own image, but many have slammed the move as 'hypocritical'.

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull and his wife Lucy have been vocal about their views on the Australian Club. Source: Getty

Politics

True-blue ‘trailblazer’ Julie Bishop honoured with her own Barbie

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Julie Bishop with her Barbie likeness.
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News

Cheap whisky and Marmite: What the new UK trade deal means for you

"You give us Tim Tams and we give you Penguins; you give us Vegemite and we give you Marmite," PM Boris Johnson joked.

This P-plater has learnt about road rage the hard way!

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have drafted a historic new trade agreement. Source: Getty

News

Road rules or rude? Internet divided over cheeky young driver

A man was racing the engine on his motorcycle when it accidentally slipped into gear. Show me the full joke

Footage of a young driver's cheeky merge (and then crash) has sparked debate on the internet, with people divided over who was really in the wrong. Source: Getty

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Smooch! Hugh Jackman recalls his first kiss

The Wolverine star didn't hold back on the details!

Like many of us, the royal knows too well the pain of losing a parent.

Royals

Sophie Wessex in tears recounting loss of mum and Prince Philip

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, really amped up her look for day two.

Like many of us, Sophie Wessex knows too well the pain of losing a parent. Source: Youtube/BBC

Royals

Royal Ascot: Sophie’s whimsical hat, Anne goes retro and Camilla keeps it simple

Zara Tindall, who recently gave birth to a baby boy, pulled out all the fashion stops in a sweet polka-dot number.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall pictured on day two of the Royal Ascot. Source: Getty

Royals

Sophie, Zara, Anne and Camilla raise fashion stakes at Royal Ascot

The horror crash occurred on Friday, June 4, with Banes passing away 10 days later.

Sophie Wessex and Zara Tindall led the glamour at the Royal Ascot race day on Tuesday. Source: Getty

Celebrity

‘Cocktail’ actress Lisa Banes, 65, dies after tragic hit-and-run

Lisa Banes passed away in hospital on Monday. Source: Getty

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