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Full life of former POW marked with state farewell

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

Dignitaries join everyday Australians to farewell Pope

Dignitaries join everyday Australians to farewell Pope

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

'Voice of compassion': Aussie churchgoers farewell Pope

'Voice of compassion': Aussie churchgoers farewell Pope

'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".

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Emotional farewell for Pope Francis in his hometown

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

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

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

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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Life and contributions of 'community hero' celebrated

Life and contributions of 'community hero' celebrated

Life and contributions of 'community hero' celebrated

Life and contributions of 'community hero' celebrated

The first state memorial for a queer advocate has been held for David Polson AM, who participated in a record number of medical trials after contracting HIV.

Underworld 'Punisher' mourned in golden send-off

Underworld 'Punisher' mourned in golden send-off

Underworld 'Punisher' mourned in golden send-off

Underworld 'Punisher' mourned in golden send-off

Sam 'The Punisher' Abdulrahim has been laid to rest in a golden casket after being gunned down, with detectives pleading for co-operation from his associates.

Carter remembered at funeral for rising above politics

Carter remembered at funeral for rising above politics

Carter remembered at funeral for rising above politics

Carter remembered at funeral for rising above politics

Jimmy Carter has been honoured at a state funeral in Washington DC attended by five current and former US presidents.

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

US plans six-day state funeral as Jimmy Carter mourned

As the US plans a state funeral for former president Jimmy Carter, tributes continue to pour in from global organisations and his own tiny community.

'A gentleman': tributes flow for longtime federal MP

'A gentleman': tributes flow for longtime federal MP

'A gentleman': tributes flow for longtime federal MP

'A gentleman': tributes flow for longtime federal MP

Liberal Party stalwart Kevin Andrews has been remembered as "a man of honour in the bear pit of public life" at a state funeral.

'A true legend': family, stars farewell tennis great

'A true legend': family, stars farewell tennis great

'A true legend': family, stars farewell tennis great

'A true legend': family, stars farewell tennis great

Roger Federer has penned a letter to the widow of Australian tennis great Neale Fraser, read to his state funeral, describing him as a true legend.

Community reels after methanol victims farewelled

Community reels after methanol victims farewelled

Community reels after methanol victims farewelled

Community reels after methanol victims farewelled

Two best friends who died of methanol poisoning after a holiday in Laos have been farewelled by heartbroken family and friends at separate services.

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'Adored' Holly Bowles farewelled in colourful service

Holly Bowles' friends and loved ones have farewelled the 19-year-old, weeks after she died along with her best friend from methanol poisoning in Laos.

'Profound day': family mourn Laos poisoning victim

A teenager who died after consuming a methanol-laced drink in Laos has been farewelled at her former school with a community guard of honour.

Quincy Jones laid to rest at private funeral in LA

Quincy Jones, one of the most powerful forces in US popular music for more than half a century, has been farewelled at a private ceremony.

Father farewells 'cheeky old souls' at sons' funeral

Young brothers Russell and Ben Smith have been remembered as loving friends and children at a private funeral at a church in the Blue Mountains.

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Israel launches deadly strikes in south, central Gaza

Israeli air strikes have hit central and southern Gaza overnight as the family of a US-Turkish activist killed by an Israeli soldier prepares for her funeral.

End UK riots, parents of murdered girl urge at funeral

Nine-year-old stabbing victim Alice da Silva Aguiar was carried to her funeral in a white carriage drawn by two white horses wearing pink feathers.

Funeral for slain Hamas leader held in Qatar

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh will be buried in Qatar as Hamas and Iran vow revenge on Israel and fears grow the war in Gaza is spiralling into a wider conflict.

Victoria's 'true servant' farewelled at state funeral

Barry Pullen, a former minister in Victoria's Cain and Kirner governments, has been farewelled at a state funeral.

Coffin plate of the man who named Australia heads to SA

A lead plate that identified the lost grave of Matthew Flinders, the man who named Australia, will come down under for display after his re-burial in the UK.

State salutes its political 'man of steel'

Former South Australian premier and federal MP Steele Hall's immense contribution to Australian political life has been celebrated at a memorial service.

Father, farmer, inventor: politics giant's humble roots

The family of former South Australian premier, senator and federal MP Steele Hall have remembered him as an adored father and hardworking farmer.

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