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Teary reflections as thousands honour the Anzac spirit

Teary reflections as thousands honour the Anzac spirit

Streets lined with thousands have greeted the traditional Anzac Day march where a common theme of companionship echoed across generations.

Veterans remembered as boos and heckling condemned

Veterans remembered as boos and heckling condemned

Veterans remembered as boos and heckling condemned

Veterans remembered as boos and heckling condemned

Boos and heckling during acknowledgment of Country addresses at Anzac Day dawn services have been condemned by politicians and the RSL as a disgrace.

Diggers' descendants unearth their Anzac roots

Diggers' descendants unearth their Anzac roots

Diggers' descendants unearth their Anzac roots

Diggers' descendants unearth their Anzac roots

Once a painstaking document hunt, DNA analysis is now helping some Aussie sleuths find soldiers high up their family tree, opening a Pandora's box of stories.

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From gowns to gallop, WWI sisters who defied the rules

From gowns to gallop, WWI sisters who defied the rules

Two young women who travelled half a world away more than 100 years ago to fight for King and country are inspiring a new generation this Anzac Day.

Navy veterans celebrate key milestone for service

Navy veterans celebrate key milestone for service

As Australians across the country pause to mark the sacrifices made by the nation's servicemen and women, veterans will also celebrate a key anniversary.

‘Never again’: lessons from a new-look war memorial

‘Never again’: lessons from a new-look war memorial

The Australian War Memorial sits on a "fault line" in the national debate, its director says, as he reflects on how history guides its $580 million refurb.

Famed commentator to receive state send-off

Famed commentator to receive state send-off

Renowned broadcaster Dennis Cometti will receive a state memorial service in Western Australia, giving the public a chance to say farewell.

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EU top diplomats visit Ukraine to mark Bucha massacre

EU top diplomats visit Ukraine to mark Bucha massacre

EU top diplomats visit Ukraine to mark Bucha massacre

EU top diplomats visit Ukraine to mark Bucha massacre

The EU's top diplomat and several foreign ministers are in Kyiv to mark the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre and to voice their support for Ukraine.

'Hand in hand': Danish royals talk up Australia ties

'Hand in hand': Danish royals talk up Australia ties

'Hand in hand': Danish royals talk up Australia ties

'Hand in hand': Danish royals talk up Australia ties

Anthony Albanese has hailed Australia's "great affection" for the Danish royal couple while hosting them ahead of Queen Mary's return to her home town.

Radio legend and Agro creator Jamie Dunn dead at 76

Radio legend and Agro creator Jamie Dunn dead at 76

Radio legend and Agro creator Jamie Dunn dead at 76

Radio legend and Agro creator Jamie Dunn dead at 76

Jamie Dunn, radio personality and the man behind cheeky puppet Agro that entertained radio and television audiences for decades, has died at age 76.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy marks milestone vowing to fight on

Ukraine's Zelenskiy marks milestone vowing to fight on

Ukraine's Zelenskiy marks milestone vowing to fight on

Ukraine's Zelenskiy marks milestone vowing to fight on

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has observed four years since Russia's full-scale invasion by declaring Ukraine "will do everything to secure peace and justice".

Paddle out to remember schoolboy shark attack victim

Paddle out to remember schoolboy shark attack victim

Paddle out to remember schoolboy shark attack victim

Paddle out to remember schoolboy shark attack victim

A 12-year-old who died after being bitten by a shark will be remembered in a community paddle out.

'Nation has stood up': mourners resilient after attack

'Nation has stood up': mourners resilient after attack

'Nation has stood up': mourners resilient after attack

'Nation has stood up': mourners resilient after attack

A message of defiance grounded in Jewish tenets has marked an emotional commemoration for Bondi massacre victims as political and religious leaders unite.

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

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

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.

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Brigitte Bardot to be buried by the sea in Saint-Tropez

French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot's funeral will take place in her hometown of Saint-Tropez on January 7.

PM jeered at Bondi amid calls for unity after massacre

The nation is attempting to heal a week after 15 people were shot dead at Bondi, as calls for a royal commission into the attack grow.

'A moving violation': Moffatt given irreverent tribute

Motorsport icon Allan Moffat has been honoured with a state memorial service in Melbourne, with one speaker delighting in giving him 'a good shafting'.

'Paid the heaviest price': supreme sacrifices honoured

A veteran has recalled the price paid by men and women who served the country as thousands of Australians attended Remembrance Day services across the nation.

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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.

Epstein scandal lingers as princess visits Australia

One of the royal family's hardest-working members will arrive in Australia less than a fortnight after the King stripped a prince of his title.

Symbolic handback of Uluru celebrated 40 years on

The symbolic return to the Anangu people of a globally recognised landmark four decades ago is being celebrated by Traditional Owners and Australia's leaders.

Community healing together as ancestors reburied

As Aboriginal ancestors are reburied at a special memorial park, the Indigenous community says it is time to walk together and heal.

Israel marks attack anniversary as Gaza talks under way

Israelis are gathering to mourn two years since Hamas’s deadly October 7 attack as talks continue in a bid to end the resulting devastating war in Gaza.

'We will honour you': police tribute to slain officers

The fatal shooting of three on-duty officers in recent months has added heightened significance and solemnity to National Police Remembrance Day.

Vibrant memorial to kids lost in jumping castle tragedy

Life will be celebrated by a memorial to six children killed in a freak accident, with the permanent space for activity and reflection intended to be "joyous".

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