Common(wealth) Knowledge #50: Succession antics
The succession to the British throne hasn’t always been so straightforward.
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The latest headlines, stories you won't see anywhere else and plenty more - covering Australia and the world
Common(wealth) Knowledge #49: Practical independence - The ANZUS Pact
AUKUS isn’t the first security alliance Australia has signed with the United States.
ANALYSIS: Fair trial and the right to legal representation
Although often taken for granted, the right to legal representation is a relatively new right in Australia.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #48: China-Australian relations, 50 years in the making
A Labor leader’s other controversial trip to Beijing.
Missouri to implement statewide limitations on transgender healthcare
New regulations will require doctors to inform patients of the risks of transgender treatments.
Common(wealth) Knowledge #47: The Statute of Westminster
The history of how Australia achieved true independence from the U.K.
EXPLAINED: Kansas bans trans athletes from girls’ and women's sports, overriding governor's veto
The controversial law enforces biological gender categories in school sports.
Ex-Liberal MP Tim Smith appears on UK TV, says monarchy is 'increasing in popularity' in Australia
Smith did not contest the 2022 Victorian state election.
Australia through to World Baseball Classic quarter finals after defeating the Czech Republic
The Aussies defeated the Czech Republic earlier today.
North Korea displays record number of nuclear missiles during nighttime military parade
It's raised questions about the development of new weapons in the country.
New Zealand recovers $500 million worth of cocaine believed to be bound for Australia
3.2 tonnes of the drug was found in international waters.
'God is the greatest': Watch the moment Syrian child is pulled from rubble alive after earthquake
WARNING: Some people might find the vision in this story distressing.
Who attended George Pell's funeral in Sydney?
Protesters and mourners were seen outside St Mary's Cathedral.
Novak Djokovic wins Australian Open one year after deportation controversy
Just a year ago, the world number five was packing his bags - but now it appears the Joker has had the last laugh.
'Never seen anything like it': Auckland resident speaks to 6 News as city braces for more rain
A state of emergency has been declared in the New Zealand city as it experiences its most severe flooding in recorded history.
Australia's 'unknown' world number ones
The Aussie sporting stars you may not even know exist.
ANALYSIS: Qantas incidents, a 'media beat-up' and the hole in the engine that wasn't
Is the airline actually in trouble?
Common(wealth) Knowledge #33: Papua New Guinea and Australian federalism
A look at how Papua New Guinea has influenced the development of Australian law.
NBA star saves the day after adults steal 11-year old's basketball
Ja Morant is a star basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies.
FDA approves over-the-counter sale of abortion pills in the US
It means the pills can be sold by certified pharmacies without a prescription being needed.
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