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Cruel loophole for families of dead DV victims to close

Cruel loophole for families of dead DV victims to close

Grieving families will be given a reprieve from dealing with nasty legal disputes after a loved one has died, with coroners able to pick the best next of kin.

Crowds line streets as Norway lays King Harald to rest

Crowds line streets as Norway lays King Harald to rest

Crowds line streets as Norway lays King Harald to rest

Crowds line streets as Norway lays King Harald to rest

Thousands of people have lined the streets in Oslo for the funeral of King Harald V as Norwegians honour their late long-serving monarch.

'Never enough': farewell for teen found dead in bush

'Never enough': farewell for teen found dead in bush

'Never enough': farewell for teen found dead in bush

'Never enough': farewell for teen found dead in bush

A 13-year-old girl has been remembered as a "paradox" with quiet strength, weeks after she was discovered dead in rural bushland.

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'Journalistic James Bond': Hinch makes final headlines

'Journalistic James Bond': Hinch makes final headlines

Famous faces from across the media have sent off Derryn Hinch, with the broadcasting giant remembered as a fearless journalist and ladies' man.

'Passion and purpose' of melanoma researcher remembered

'Passion and purpose' of melanoma researcher remembered

After a life where he made skin cancer largely beatable and greatly accelerated brain cancer research, an Australian of the Year winner has been farewelled.

Tankers hit in Hormuz as millions mourn Iran's Khamenei

Tankers hit in Hormuz as millions mourn Iran's Khamenei

Iran is warning Donald Trump to stop his threats or talks will stop, as two more tankers are hit in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranians mourn their slain leader.

Iran begins procession for supreme leader's funeral

Iran begins procession for supreme leader's funeral

Mourners have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the war launched by the US and Israel.

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Sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral

Sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral

Sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral

Sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral

Mourners have descended on Tehran for a funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an attack four months ago.

Daniher family to 'play on' to continue legend's legacy

Daniher family to 'play on' to continue legend's legacy

Daniher family to 'play on' to continue legend's legacy

Daniher family to 'play on' to continue legend's legacy

Neale Daniher has handed the baton of finding a cure for motor neurone disease to his family and all he has inspired through his 13 years of tireless advocacy.

Final send off for AFL legend after beastly battle

Final send off for AFL legend after beastly battle

Final send off for AFL legend after beastly battle

Final send off for AFL legend after beastly battle

AFL legend and motor neurone disease crusader Neale Daniher has been given a final farewell with a long guard of honour following an emotional funeral.

'Conversation and community': radio host farewelled

'Conversation and community': radio host farewelled

'Conversation and community': radio host farewelled

'Conversation and community': radio host farewelled

A public memorial has been held for ABC radio presenter James Valentine who helped shape Sydney's airwaves during a distinguished decades-long career.

MCG farewell for footy great and MND campaigner Daniher

MCG farewell for footy great and MND campaigner Daniher

MCG farewell for footy great and MND campaigner Daniher

MCG farewell for footy great and MND campaigner Daniher

Details on the state funeral service for Neale Daniher have been revealed, with the public invited to farewell the AFL playing and coaching great at the MCG.

As cemeteries fill, Australians choose forests

As cemeteries fill, Australians choose forests

As cemeteries fill, Australians choose forests

As cemeteries fill, Australians choose forests

Helen Rafferty would be "delighted" to be buried beneath the Wollemi pine she tended to for decades, says her husband, who decided her unusual resting place.

Legendary footy broadcaster never went out of fashion

Legendary footy broadcaster never went out of fashion

Legendary footy broadcaster never went out of fashion

Legendary footy broadcaster never went out of fashion

Legendary caller Dennis Cometti gave an enduring gift to Australian Rules football, leaving a permanent legacy, long-time colleague Bruce McAvaney says

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Adored trailblazer with kindness at her core farewelled

Marie Bashir's compassion and love for an early morning singalong have been remembered as political luminaries farewelled NSW's first woman governor.

Heartbroken parents to fly in for teen's island tribute

The family of a Canadian backpacker found dead near a pack of dingoes will arrive in Australia for a traditional Indigenous smoking ceremony at the site.

'Strong, kind': medical mentor and former MP farewelled

Former Liberal MP Katie Allen, who died aged 59 after developing a rare form of cancer, has been remembered as a kind leader admired for her selflessness.

'Partisan warrior' farewelled after tragic death

A prominent former Labor strategist, who died after an alleged assault outside a nightclub, has been farewelled by political leaders, friends and loved ones.

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Vale Ron Boswell, the 'unmade bed' who kept turning up

A former prime minister has led a state funeral farewell to Ron Boswell, the Nationals senator who never stopped turning up - and never stopped calling.

Bondi victim saluted as brother lashes gun laws critics

A freelance photographer killed in the Bondi terror attack has been remembered as a dedicated police officer and a passionate figure at a local rugby club.

'Man of the forest' honoured in trees after fire death

Mourners have gathered under the trees to farewell Peter Curtis, a "much-loved" firefighter with "deep, rich laughter" who died battling a blaze.

PM eulogises corruption-tainted political playmaker

Controversial Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson has been remembered by all corners of Australia's political class after a career defined by ruthlessness.

'Well played, son': tears as teen cricketer farewelled

A talented young athlete who died after a freak cricket training accident has been remembered by his devastated loved ones as a source of endless joy and love.

Labor legend Graham Richardson to receive state funeral

The former Labor senator has been hailed as a Labor legend "formidable character" after his death following a long battle with cancer.

Community fractures as hunt for accused killer drags on

A community reliant on tourism is grappling with the financial and emotional effects of a two-week manhunt for an accused murderer.

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