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Heartbroken parents to fly in for teen's island tribute

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

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

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

'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

'Partisan warrior' farewelled after tragic death

'Partisan warrior' farewelled after tragic death

'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

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

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

'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

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.

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

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

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

'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

Labor legend Graham Richardson to receive state funeral

Labor legend Graham Richardson to receive state funeral

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

Community fractures as hunt for accused killer drags on

Community fractures as hunt for accused killer drags on

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.

'Steve Irwin gene': slain veteran cop's bravery saluted

'Steve Irwin gene': slain veteran cop's bravery saluted

'Steve Irwin gene': slain veteran cop's bravery saluted

'Steve Irwin gene': slain veteran cop's bravery saluted

A retiring police officer thought of himself as indestructible and remarked he was going to miss the job before being gunned down in cold blood.

Huge Freeman reward no act of desperation say police

Huge Freeman reward no act of desperation say police

Huge Freeman reward no act of desperation say police

Huge Freeman reward no act of desperation say police

A 12-day manhunt for accused double murderer Dezi Freeman has been bolstered by a million-dollar reward offer for information leading to his arrest.

'My superhero': touching funeral tributes for slain cop

'My superhero': touching funeral tributes for slain cop

'My superhero': touching funeral tributes for slain cop

'My superhero': touching funeral tributes for slain cop

Heartbroken family and friends have farewelled the first of two fallen police officers, with a guard of honour stretching hundreds of metres.

'Home of metal' gathers to farewell Ozzy Osbourne

'Home of metal' gathers to farewell Ozzy Osbourne

'Home of metal' gathers to farewell Ozzy Osbourne

'Home of metal' gathers to farewell Ozzy Osbourne

Legions of Black Sabbath fans are lining the streets of Birmingham to pay respects to Ozzy Osbourne when the rocker's hearse makes its way through the city.

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Loved ones farewell businessman stabbed at house party

Family and friends have farewelled a father and prominent businessman at a service just doors down from where he was allegedly murdered at a house party.

Forever 17: loved ones remember free spirited Pheobe

Loved ones have come together for a private service to say goodbye to "free spirited" teen Pheobe Bishop, who was allegedly murdered six weeks earlier.

Love you: daughter's touching tribute to slain officer

Family, friends, colleagues and the broader public have farewelled a dedicated policeman who was shot dead at a rural property.

'Chain of love': political leader farewells her mum

Liberal leader Sussan Ley has delivered an emotional farewell to her mother, paying tribute to the woman who taught her how to take on the world.

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Full life of former POW marked with state farewell

The streets of a state capital have been lined with people who turned out to honour one of the nation's last surviving World War II prisoners of war.

Dignitaries join everyday Australians to farewell Pope

Catholics and political leaders have gathered across Australia to pay their respects and celebrate the life of the late Pope Francis.

'Voice of compassion': Aussie churchgoers farewell Pope

Australian Catholics have used Sunday mass to farewell Pope Francis at the first services since his funeral, celebrating him as a "voice for the voiceless".

Emotional farewell for Pope Francis in his hometown

From a huge open-air mass to soccer players sporting special "Papa Francisco" jerseys, Francis has been farewelled in his hometown of Buenos Aires.

Pope Francis's funeral told his legacy must survive

World leaders and the Catholic faithful have bid farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that urged people to ensure his care for the downtrodden continues.

PM hails papacy to poor as world farewells Pope Francis

Pope Francis leaves a legacy of compassion for the powerless and poor, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says, as the Catholic faithful gather to his funeral.

Catholic Australians' mega pilgrimage to farewell Pope

Devoted Catholics are making the long journey across the world to pay their final respects to the late Pope Francis before his funeral.

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