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Latest news: Queen Elizabeth II

New coin commemorates the Queen

Local Newstime Media -
To commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September 2022, the Royal Australian Mint has issued a 50-cent coin, showing seven portraits of the Queen that appeared on Australian coins...

ANU solar pioneer awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

Local Newstime Media -
Internationally renowned expert in solar energy, ANU's Professor Andrew Blakers, has been awarded the 2023 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.

Queen swapped for Indigenous design on future $5 notes

National AAP -
An Indigenous design will replace the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on Australian five-dollar notes in a move that has rankled monarchists.

First coin of 2023 celebrates deep sea creatures

National AAP -
Collectors from across Australia have travelled to the nation's capital for the chance to take home the first pressed coin of the new year.

Legislative Assembly sends condolences on Queen’s death

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The ACT Legislative Assembly expressed its deep sorrow following the death of the late Queen, Elizabeth II.

Fit the Bill: Vale Her Majesty the Queen. RIP.

News Bill Stefaniak -
I don’t cry very often, but I did last Friday morning when I heard the sad news of Her Majesty's death. 

Hundreds of thousands to pay respects to Queen

News AAP -
More than 750,000 people are expected to view the coffin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, which is lying in state at Westminster Hall in London.

The Queen visits Canberra: A timeline

Local Anja de Rozario -
Queen Elizabeth II visited Canberra 14 times out of her total 16 trips to Australia, becoming the first reigning sovereign to visit.

Day of Mourning holiday could hurt ACT businesses

Local Nicholas Fuller -
Next week's National Day of Mourning for the Queen will create challenges for many businesses, says the Canberra Business Chamber.

How the ACT will mark next week’s National Day of Mourning

Local Newstime Media -
Next Thursday, 22 September, will be a National Day of Mourning for the Queen, and a national public holiday.

Day of mourning plans on national cabinet agenda

National AAP -
Plans for commemorations of the life of Queen Elizabeth II during a national day of mourning will be on the agenda when national cabinet meets.

Queen’s coffin to be flown to London

News AAP -
King Charles is heading to Northern Ireland, leading the mourning for Queen Elizabeth in the four parts of the United Kingdom before his mother's coffin is flown to London ahead of four days of lying in state.

Canberran Valmai Dempsey invited to Queen Elizabeth’s funeral

Local Newstime Media -
Canberra's very own “Aunty Val” and 2022 Senior Australian of the Year, Valmai Dempsey, has been invited to represent Australia at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

King Charles III may not appear on Australia’s $5 note

National AAP -
King Charles III may not automatically replace the late Queen Elizabeth II on Australia's $5 note.

Short notice public holiday sparks concern

National AAP -
The September 22 public holiday announced to commemorate the Queen's life has businesses and medical organisations worried about their ability to cope at such short notice.

Hey, kid, what did you offer the Queen in Canberra in 1982?

Local Julie Samaras -
Trawling through archives of images of the late Queen's 14 visits to Canberra between 1954 and 2011, this absolute gem caught my eye.
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