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Basilica reopens to faithful bidding farewell to Pope

Basilica reopens to faithful bidding farewell to Pope

Mourners have queued in their tens of thousands to pay their last respects to Pope Francis, as the late pontiff lies in state before his funeral.

Pub breaks out food and fiddles for Anzac Day festival

Pub breaks out food and fiddles for Anzac Day festival

Pub breaks out food and fiddles for Anzac Day festival

Pub breaks out food and fiddles for Anzac Day festival

Pubs and clubs in the country and city will commemorate Anzac Day a little differently, with one country inn hosting a music festival.

Bondi stab victims 'forever in our hearts' one year on

Bondi stab victims 'forever in our hearts' one year on

Bondi stab victims 'forever in our hearts' one year on

Bondi stab victims 'forever in our hearts' one year on

People killed in one of Australia's worst massacres in years have been commemorated on its one-year anniversary, amid plans for a permanent memorial.

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Six killed in mall rampage loved and missed one year on

Six killed in mall rampage loved and missed one year on

Flowers have been left near the shopping centre where one of Australia's worst mass killings unfolded one year ago as loved ones commemorate six people killed.

Bondi stabbing memorial as first anniversary looms

Bondi stabbing memorial as first anniversary looms

A memorial will be established in memory of the victims of the Bondi Junction stabbing attack, one year after the rampage that horrified the nation.

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.

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jewish Australians have sent a message of solidarity with their Israeli counterparts, demanding Hamas release all hostages as the conflict reaches its 500 days.

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Man behind bars after 'odious' attack on cop memorial

Man behind bars after 'odious' attack on cop memorial

Man behind bars after 'odious' attack on cop memorial

Man behind bars after 'odious' attack on cop memorial

A man accused of defacing a memorial to fallen police officers has lost a bid to be detained at a mental health facility after claiming he had complex PTSD.

Auschwitz survivors mark 80th anniversary of liberation

Auschwitz survivors mark 80th anniversary of liberation

Auschwitz survivors mark 80th anniversary of liberation

Auschwitz survivors mark 80th anniversary of liberation

As far-right rhetoric gains ground across Europe, world leaders are joining survivors at the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz Nazi death camp liberation.

Man charged over vandalism of police tributes memorial

Man charged over vandalism of police tributes memorial

Man charged over vandalism of police tributes memorial

Man charged over vandalism of police tributes memorial

Police have charged a man after the words "evil" and "dogs" were scratched into a stone memorial to fallen police in another act of vandalism on monuments.

Memorial, statue vandalised ahead of Australia Day

Memorial, statue vandalised ahead of Australia Day

Memorial, statue vandalised ahead of Australia Day

Memorial, statue vandalised ahead of Australia Day

A statue of a founder of one of the country's biggest cities has been damaged ahead of Australia Day as vandals douse a war memorial in paint.

'Forever our crew': Sydney to Hobart sailors remembered

'Forever our crew': Sydney to Hobart sailors remembered

'Forever our crew': Sydney to Hobart sailors remembered

'Forever our crew': Sydney to Hobart sailors remembered

Wreaths and flowers been placed at a dock during a memorial for two sailors who died in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

Flowers, reflection for 10th anniversary of Lindt siege

Flowers, reflection for 10th anniversary of Lindt siege

Flowers, reflection for 10th anniversary of Lindt siege

Flowers, reflection for 10th anniversary of Lindt siege

A hostage and a rescuer of the Lindt Cafe siege have opened up about their struggles in the decade since as leaders lay flowers to mark the anniversary.

Cyclone Tracy: nation remembers 50 years on

Cyclone Tracy: nation remembers 50 years on

Cyclone Tracy: nation remembers 50 years on

Cyclone Tracy: nation remembers 50 years on

The top end community flattened by Cyclone Tracy in 1974 will come together to remember those killed, homes destroyed and a city rebuilt.

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Jewish community defiant as October 7 remembered

Australia's Jewish community say they remain defiant and united as thousands gathered 12 months on from the October 7 attacks by Hamas.

Israel marks Oct 7 anniversary under shadow of war

Israelis are holding vigils and sombre ceremonies to mark a year since Hamas’s October 7 attacks that sparked a war in Gaza and traumatised Israelis.

Protesters wave Hezbollah flags at Australian rally

Attendees at an inner-city pro-Palestine rally have waved Hezbollah flags, prompting the a referral to the federal police.

'How could it happen': community mourns dead child

A candlelight vigil attended by hundreds of people has been held for Sophie Wang, who died this week in her home in tranquil Emerald Lakes in Queensland.

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Turkey battles blaze amid fears for Anzac war graves

A wildfire raging on the Gallipoli Peninsula has raised Australian fears it could damage "sacred" Anzac graves, while Turkey says the blaze is under control.

'Gutted': hundreds gather at vigil for little Sophie

A shocked community has gathered in their hundreds to remember 10-year-old Sophie Wang, who was was allegedly murdered by her mother on the Gold Coast.

Secret story behind Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance

Ninety years after the Shrine of Remembrance was built in Melbourne, a new exhibition details the range of designs considered for the landmark monument.

'Disrespectful' thieves pinch World War I honour roll

Police are investigating the theft of a World War I honour roll from a Sydney park, with the local council saying it has no idea who took it.

Remembering the Myall Creek massacre 186 years on

Hundreds of people have gathered to remember the day Aboriginal people were massacred by stockmen in NSW 186 years ago.

Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day commemorations early

Criticism mounts on Rishi Sunak for leaving early from D-Day commemorations in France as the British prime minister fights an election campaign.

World leaders, veterans mark D-Day's 80th anniversary

The sun has risen again over Normandy beaches where soldiers fought and died exactly 80 years ago on D-Day.

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