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Women's trailblazer among batch of feted sports figures

Women's trailblazer among batch of feted sports figures

Nicole Livingstone says being a women's sport trailblazer is only part of the reason she's feted in the King's Birthday Honours.

Standing up for rights: a lifetime of advocacy honoured

Standing up for rights: a lifetime of advocacy honoured

Standing up for rights: a lifetime of advocacy honoured

Standing up for rights: a lifetime of advocacy honoured

After growing up under the control of mission life, this Wiradjuri Elder has spent her life advocating for her people.

Pacific solar pioneer, charitable Aussies earn gongs

Pacific solar pioneer, charitable Aussies earn gongs

Pacific solar pioneer, charitable Aussies earn gongs

Pacific solar pioneer, charitable Aussies earn gongs

The King's Birthday Honours include several Australians recognised for their service in the Pacific region, including work to spread renewable energy uptake.

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The horse listener: a life spent teaching kids to ride

The horse listener: a life spent teaching kids to ride

Children who learn to ride and care for horses often turn into upstanding adults, according to a rural pony club legend.

Grit and determination characterises women honoured

Grit and determination characterises women honoured

Women in business, finance, education and law are recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List and some share their proudest career moments.

Hard truths: pioneering coral researcher shines

Hard truths: pioneering coral researcher shines

Ove Hoegh-Guldberg never wanted to be proven right about the fate of coral reefs under a warming climate and is now being honoured for his discoveries.

Soccer legend David Beckham to receive a knighthood

Soccer legend David Beckham to receive a knighthood

It has been revealed that soccer star David Beckham will be confirmed as Sir in The King's Birthday Honours list next week.

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King offers deepest possible sympathy for flood victims

King offers deepest possible sympathy for flood victims

King offers deepest possible sympathy for flood victims

King offers deepest possible sympathy for flood victims

King Charles says his thoughts are with those impacted by flooding in northern NSW after two more affected areas were added to the list to get support payments.

King expresses love for 'strong and free' Canada

King expresses love for 'strong and free' Canada

King expresses love for 'strong and free' Canada

King expresses love for 'strong and free' Canada

King Charles did not mention US President Donald Trump, who has his eye on Canada as a 51st state, as he addressed the country's parliament.

King to open Canada's parliament amid Trump threats

King to open Canada's parliament amid Trump threats

King to open Canada's parliament amid Trump threats

King to open Canada's parliament amid Trump threats

King Charles will become only the second British monarch to open Canada's parliament as the nation faces threats of annexation by US President Donald Trump.

Norwegian princess to study in Australia

Norwegian princess to study in Australia

Norwegian princess to study in Australia

Norwegian princess to study in Australia

A European royal is set to make Australia home, relocating to study at one of the country’s prestigious universities.

King and Queen unveil portraits marking coronation

King and Queen unveil portraits marking coronation

King and Queen unveil portraits marking coronation

King and Queen unveil portraits marking coronation

Portraits of the King and Queen commissioned to mark their coronation have been unveiled by the royal couple two years after they were crowned.

Harry 'stitch up' remark 'really offensive' to security

Harry 'stitch up' remark 'really offensive' to security

Harry 'stitch up' remark 'really offensive' to security

Harry 'stitch up' remark 'really offensive' to security

Prince Harry's former security officer has hit out at the duke, saying he can't expect the "all-singing-and-dancing protection" he enjoyed as a working royal.

King Charles to mark 80 years since WWII's end

King Charles to mark 80 years since WWII's end

King Charles to mark 80 years since WWII's end

King Charles to mark 80 years since WWII's end

Britain's King Charles is set to watch a military parade and flypast to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

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Prince Harry wants reconciliation, not speaking to King

Prince Harry has told the BBC he would love to be reconciled with his family but his father King Charles will not speak to him over a row over his security.

Prince Harry loses UK legal bid over police protection

Prince Harry has lost an appeal challenging the UK government's decision to strip him of his publicly funded security after he stepped away from royal duties.

Harry, Meghan ‘forced’ to step back from family duties

A hearing in London is the latest development in a legal dispute over whether Prince Harry should continue to receive police protection when visiting the UK.

Prince Harry accused of bullying, harassment by charity

Prince Harry is accused of "harassment and bullying at scale" by a woman who chaired a charity he established to help young people with HIV and AIDS in Africa.

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'The King is King of Australia': Backlash over $5 note

Monarchists have slammed the central bank's decision not to include the King's portrait on the $5 note, saying the government is pushing to become a republic.

Differences should be source of strength: King Charles

King Charles will use Commonwealth Day to urge nations around the world to come together in uncertain times in the spirit of friendship.

King Charles shares favourite music in Apple radio show

The King has collaborated with Apple Music to launch The King's Music Room show, sharing his personal playlist including disco, reggae and Afrobeats.

Trump rules out deporting Prince Harry from the US

President Donald Trump seems to have ruled out deporting Harry, the Duke of Sussex, from the US.

Kate's heartfelt call for compassion and empathy

The Princess of Wales has launched an initiative promoting social and emotional skills, saying modern life is leaving many feeling "isolated and vulnerable".

Prince Harry hails legal 'victory' over Murdoch papers

Prince Harry has settled his case against News Group Newspapers, receiving substantial damages and an apology over "unlawful activities" by The Sun.

Prince Harry wins apology, damages from Murdoch papers

Rupert Murdoch’s UK tabloids will make a rare apology to Prince Harry in settling a privacy invasion lawsuit and will pay substantial damages, his lawyer says.

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