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Final, sad farewell for 'social warrior' Les Twentyman

Final, sad farewell for 'social warrior' Les Twentyman

Les Twentyman's contribution to Victoria as a tireless youth outreach worker and passionate social justice activist has been honoured at a state funeral.

State memorial service for prominent youth worker

State memorial service for prominent youth worker

State memorial service for prominent youth worker

State memorial service for prominent youth worker

The Victorian government has confirmed there will be a state memorial service for youth outreach workers Les Twentyman.

'My darling boy': tears and tributes for TV presenter

'My darling boy': tears and tributes for TV presenter

'My darling boy': tears and tributes for TV presenter

'My darling boy': tears and tributes for TV presenter

Family and friends of Jesse Baird, who was allegedly murdered alongside his partner in Sydney, have paid tribute to him at a memorial service.

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'Gold standard': ex-MP's larrikin soldier son mourned

'Gold standard': ex-MP's larrikin soldier son mourned

MPs and army leaders have joined mourners at a heartbreaking funeral for Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon, the son of former defence minister Joel Fitzgibbon.

Late Labor senator remembered for 'profound impact'

Late Labor senator remembered for 'profound impact'

Victorian senator Linda White has been hailed as a fierce and passionate advocate, following her death in February.

Indigenous rights advocate remembered at state funeral

Indigenous rights advocate remembered at state funeral

Yankunytjatjara woman Lowitja O'Donoghue has been remembered as a groundbreaking advocate for Aboriginal rights, health and wellbeing at a state funeral.

Navalny to be buried in Moscow amid tight security

Navalny to be buried in Moscow amid tight security

Supporters say more than 1000 people have gathered near the Moscow church where Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny will be farewelled amid a heavy police presence.

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Family fighting for justice after grandmother killed

Family fighting for justice after grandmother killed

Family fighting for justice after grandmother killed

Family fighting for justice after grandmother killed

Mourners at a Brisbane church have farewelled grandmother Vyleen White, who was fatally stabbed outside a suburban shopping centre.

Help offered to Indigenous people ripped off by Youpla

Help offered to Indigenous people ripped off by Youpla

Help offered to Indigenous people ripped off by Youpla

Help offered to Indigenous people ripped off by Youpla

Save Sorry Business has welcomed the federal government's $97 million support package for Indigenous people affected by the collapse of dodgy insurer Youpla.

Firey who died in house blaze made 'ultimate sacrifice'

Firey who died in house blaze made 'ultimate sacrifice'

Firey who died in house blaze made 'ultimate sacrifice'

Firey who died in house blaze made 'ultimate sacrifice'

A funeral service has been held for Michael Kidd, a veteran firefighter who was "bloody good" at his job and made the ultimate professional sacrifice.

'A life lived to the fullest': Labor MP farewelled

'A life lived to the fullest': Labor MP farewelled

'A life lived to the fullest': Labor MP farewelled

'A life lived to the fullest': Labor MP farewelled

The prime minister was among those who have paid their respects to passionate sports advocate and Labor MP Peta Murphy at her funeral in Melbourne.

Mourners farewell slain 'legendary' country cop

Mourners farewell slain 'legendary' country cop

Mourners farewell slain 'legendary' country cop

Mourners farewell slain 'legendary' country cop

A police funeral to honour the life of officer Jason Doig, who was killed at an isolated rural property, has been told he was kind, caring, generous and unique.

State funeral set for revered Indigenous leader

State funeral set for revered Indigenous leader

State funeral set for revered Indigenous leader

State funeral set for revered Indigenous leader

The loss of longtime land council chair Dr Bush-Blanasi will be marked by a state funeral.

Public invited to Barry Humphries' Opera House memorial

Public invited to Barry Humphries' Opera House memorial

Public invited to Barry Humphries' Opera House memorial

Public invited to Barry Humphries' Opera House memorial

Australia will farewell Barry Humphries in style at the Sydney Opera House, with limited tickets publicly available this week.

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Bill Hayden remembered for 'giving Labor a future'

Champion of universal healthcare and Labor giant Bill Hayden has been honoured at a state funeral by friends, family and dignitaries.

Dodgy funeral plan company directors face legal action

The financial watchdog has launched legal action against the directors of Youpla, a company that sold dodgy funeral insurance to Indigenous Australians.

Former premier Mike Ahern 'left Qld a better place'

Mike Ahern has been remembered as the right person at the right time as the former premier's character and contribution were celebrated at a state funeral.

Former Qld premier Mike Ahern to receive state funeral

The family of former Queensland premier Mike Ahern have accepted an offer for a state funeral, which will be held on the Sunshine Coast.

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'I will miss him terribly': Labor legend farewelled

A "great Australian" who fought for what he believed in, former Labor leader Simon Crean has been laid to rest at a state funeral.

Bus tragedy newlyweds pay tribute at victim's service

The couple whose wedding ended in a horror bus crash have mourned their friend at his funeral service.

OneCrown administrator discovered sacking via radio

An administrator handling the troubled NSW cemetery sector has claimed she found out she had been sacked after receiving a phone call from a radio producer.

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