He made some life changing decisions.

''With hearty and humble affection we promise him faith and faithfulness.''

''The deep respect and warm regard in which Australians always held Her Majesty will never fade.''

''I will not be lectured about sexism and misogyny by this man.''

By the side of Australia's most powerful man is an incredibly inspiring woman.

The government is continuing to cop backlash over the odd image.

''If the plan is saying the word plan over and over, then this works.''

They say a crisis brings out the best and the worst in humanity. The Australian Women's Weekly  meets seven extraordinary Australians whose courage and kindness inspires us all in this time of isolation and uncertainty.

Even though Bob Hawke's last months were hampered by pain and suffering, they were also the happiest, as Blanche shares in her new biography.

The reformist Prime Minister, union leader, larrikin Australian, silver bodgie and champion beer-sculler has died at the age of 89.