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Queen lights first Platinum Jubilee beacon sparking dazzling display across UK

As part of the Platinum Jubilee, the lighting of the beacons is one of the main events of the year to mark the Queen’s historic 70-year rule and while the main event will be held in London, beacons will be lit in all 54 Commonwealth capitals for the first time

Daily Mirror

What would King Charles mean for the monarchy, Australia and the republican movement?

This week’s Platinum Jubilee marks 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign over “the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth”. This occasion, the first ever for a British monarch, allows us to reflect on the importance of succession.

The Conversation

Taking a look back at the evolution of sport during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee

The United Kingdom is celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years as head of the Commonwealth.

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Aspen Island lit up for Queen's Platinum Jubilee, ahead of its name change

Canberra has joined the Commonwealth capital cities and the United Kingdom in lighting up for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Beacon.

The Canberra Times

The Queen’s Jubilees: Everything that happened at the Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond celebrations

Her Majesty has marked a number of significant milestones throughout her 70-year reign

The Independent UK

Queen’s platinum jubilee: key timings for official celebrations

All the main events across the UK and Commonwealth as monarch marks 70 years on the throne

The Guardian - UK

TILT Expands Dispensary-To-Door Delivery To Serve Massachusetts From South Shore To Boston

Commonwealth Alternative Care, Inc. (“CAC”) subsidiary of TILT Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: TLLTF) (NEO:TILT) expanded its home delivery of medical and adult-use cannabis.

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Ayesha Hazarika: I’ve realised why I like the Queen so much — it’s her Asian Mum vibes

I’ve been pondering why I’ve become so fond of the Queen. I was never one to fawn over the monarchy growing up — apart from when Fergie married Andrew because I loved her red hair and felt Anne of Green Gables had joined the royal family. That went well.

Evening Standard

The Queen’s Jubilees: Everything that happened at the Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond celebrations

Her Majesty has marked a number of significant milestones throughout her 70-year reign

The Independent UK

In Commonwealth, queen’s jubilee draws protests and apathy

Queen Elizabeth II is widely viewed in the U.K. as a rock in turbulent times after seven decades on the throne

The Independent UK

The racist legislation that led to Windrush

A suppressed report has concluded the fiasco’s roots lie in immigration legislation from 1950 to 1981

The Guardian - UK

Why I feel pride for our Queen who can dance with radical communists

I’m not passionate about the royal family. When I’m at a dinner party and Harry and Meghan come up in conversation, I start to grind my teeth. My home is not plastered with Union flags or royal kitsch; I find such mawkishness frankly embarrassing. But I’m not a republican, either,…

Evening Standard

The Queen’s Jubilees: Everything that happened at the Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond celebrations

Her Majesty has marked a number of significant milestones throughout her 70-year reign

The Independent UK

The Queen’s Jubilees: Everything that happened at the Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond celebrations

Her Majesty has marked a number of significant milestones throughout her 70-year reign

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The Queen’s Jubilees: Everything that happened at the Queen’s Silver, Golden and Diamond celebrations

Her Majesty has marked a number of significant milestones throughout her 70-year reign

The Canberra Times

Barr says election win would see new approach to territory-Commonwealth relations

Mr Barr said he looked forward to working closely with the federal Labor government.

ABC News

Scott Morrison says the government's proposed integrity commission would have the powers of a royal commission. Is that correct?

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government's proposed model for a federal integrity commission would have the powers of a royal commission. RMIT ABC Fact Check compares the two.

ABC News

Domestic violence funding lacking despite $5.7 billion surplus in WA budget, women's group says

The Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing in WA says the sector is still suffering from "chronic underfunding", as the housing crisis makes it harder to help domestic and family violence victims.

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Eastern Kentucky county clerks' opinions on early voting differ

The culmination of the Primary Election in 2020 occurs Tuesday. At precincts across the Commonwealth voters are choosing their leaders. This year’s springtime election included three days of no-excuse early voting.

The Canberra Times

'Unacceptable': Public service fraud case has 'changed dramatically', court told

Three men accused of conspiring to defraud the Commonwealth are due to stand trial on May 30, but a barrister for one says it remains "completely unclear" what her client is actually accused of.

Chronicle Live

Where to see the Queen’s Baton Relay route in the North East ahead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

The route will cruise through Teesside and Country Durham on July 14, before moving to Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead the next day

AAP

Govt failure led to Manus riot, court told

Lawyers for security firm G4S say the Commonwealth did not listen to G4S' requests for help ahead of a 2014 riot on Manus Island.

AAP

Govt put Manus guards at risk, court told

An Australian detention centre security guard is taking on the commonwealth government in court for allegedly putting her at risk during deadly riots.

Daily Mirror

Inside Queen's four-act Platinum Jubilee pageant - Bank Holiday weekend plans unveiled

The 96-year-old Queen will be celebrating 70 years on the throne and is the first British monarch to reach this milestone -there will four days of celebration from June 2 to 5

The Hindu

FCRA registration of human rights NGO cancelled

CHRI is an international NGO that works for human rights in Commonwealth countries

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