‘Nation in mourning’: Tributes flow for Bob Hawke

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has paid tribute to Labor legend Bob Hawke, arguably one of Australia’s most popular prime ministers, who has died at his Sydney home.

Ailing Hawkie’s sad premonition

Labor elder statesman Bob Hawke had a feeling the party would win this federal election — and that he wouldn't be around to see it.

How Hawke shook the nation awake

Choose your Bob: larrikin, drinker, abstainer, womaniser, blubberer, negotiator, unionist, backstabber, top bloke, statesman, false prophet. Whichever, few could take issue that he was the f...

Bob Hawke’s iconic drinking moments

Former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke did many things for the country but his reputation as a record-breaking beer drinker is perhaps better remembered.

How Hawke changed Australia forever

Bob Hawke has left a lasting legacy, not just on Australia, but on the world. Here are some of his game-changing moments.