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Senator Lidia Thorpe suspended from parliament following latest incident

"Shame on you all. If (the king) comes back in, I'll do it again." Source: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.

Lidia Thorpe says ‘I’ll do it again’ despite being censured over King Charles protest

Lidia Thorpe says ‘I’ll do it again’ despite being censured over King Charles protest

Senator Lidia Thorpe has been censured by the Senate after her fiery confrontation with King Charles during his recent Australian tour.

Services Australia announced on 4th of November that they reduced the processing times for the Age Pension application by over a month, from 84 days at the beginning of the year to currently 49 days. Image source: Getty Images.

Cut in age pension wait times welcome but system is too confusing, says advocates

Cut in age pension wait times welcome but system is too confusing, says advocates

The reduction in Age Pension processing times by Services Australia marks a "significant improvement" in service delivery for older Australians, but more can be done according to advocates for older Australians.

Despite his deteriorating health, former US president Jimmy Carter is still "emotionally engaged", his grandson says. (Photo source: AAP)

Jimmy Carter ’emotionally engaged’ as he approaches 100

Jimmy Carter ’emotionally engaged’ as he approaches 100

Despite his deteriorating health, former US president's grandson reports he's still "emotionally engaged".

Source: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten retires from politics

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten retires from politics

After nearly two decades in Parliament, former Labor leader Bill Shorten has announced his retirement from politics.

As Morrison steps away from politics, his journey is marked by a mix of successes, challenges, and controversies, leaving a complex legacy in Australian political history. Source: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison bids farewell to politics with parting warning

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison bids farewell to politics with parting warning

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has bid farewell to the Federal Parliament with an emotionally charged address, expressing no bitterness but acknowledging the numerous scars acquired during his tenure.

As Morrison steps away from politics, his journey is marked by a mix of successes, challenges, and controversies, leaving a complex legacy in Australian political history. Source: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.

‘It has been a great honour’: Former PM Scott Morrison announces his resignation from politics

‘It has been a great honour’: Former PM Scott Morrison announces his resignation from politics

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced his resignation from Federal Parliament, revealing plans to trade politics for the corporate sector.

Ambiguity surrounding Australia Day celebrations has prompted a TV presenter to call for more leadership on the matter. Source: Getty Images.

Sunrise host takes Albo to task over Australia Day uneasiness

Sunrise host takes Albo to task over Australia Day uneasiness

Growing uneasiness around Australia Day has prompted one TV breakfast show host to call on the PM to make a decision on the future of the public holiday.

The now outgoing Premier said she considered retirement during a recent holiday.
Source: Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS.

‘It’s the right time’: Annastacia Palaszczuk steps down as Queensland Premier

‘It’s the right time’: Annastacia Palaszczuk steps down as Queensland Premier

After 8 years in the role, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced she is stepping down from the role, revealing it's time to find out "what else life has to offer".

Alan Stuart is concerned about future generations and climate change. Source: Getty Images.

97-year-old protestor arrested in Newcastle for ‘doing his duty’

97-year-old protestor arrested in Newcastle for ‘doing his duty’

A 97-year-old grandfather was recently arrested in Newcastle along with more than 100 people during a protest at sea.

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