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Sun, 11 Sep 2022 15:00:34 +0000
Live: Prince Harry releases statement on death of 'Granny', as King heads to Westminster
The Queen's coffin is in Edinburgh after the first stage of her funeral procession, with King Charles III set to board a plane to join his siblings in the Scottish capital. Follow live.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 03:09:36 +0000
The Queen's coffin now rests in Edinburgh. Here's what happens next
The Queen's coffin will remain at the Palace of Holyroodhouse for one day before moving on in its journey back to England for her state funeral. 

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:57:37 +0000
Thousands of surgeries delayed as Queen's memorial public holiday causes disruption
Medical appointments, exams and school formals are among plans derailed by a national day of mourning to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II.  

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:33:00 +0000
Five men attack car before stabbing driver to death on Brisbane street, bikie links investigated
Police officers from the homicide squad and the anti-bikie Taskforce Maxima are involved in the investigation.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:56:46 +0000
Fijian Prime Minister's son arrested following NSW warrant
The son of Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is arrested in Brisbane on an apprehended violence order.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:39:46 +0000
The Australian postcodes people are prepared to fight and die for
The turf war claiming young lives on suburban streets and the people spurred by tragedy to fight the violence.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:35:19 +0000
'The kids saw too much': David Pocock's family were living in fear in Zimbabwe. Then came the final straw
Once one of the greats of rugby union, David Pocock is now striding a different playing field. The former captain of the Wallabies suddenly finds himself a powerbroker in the 47th parliament. 

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:44:52 +0000
Melissa Caddick unlikely to have chopped off her own foot, expert tells inquest
Expert witnesses say it would be "unlikely" and "extremely difficult" for alleged Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick to amputate her own foot, an inquest hears.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:36:44 +0000
For those visiting the Queen's coffin, there is a long list of rules
No "clothes with political or offensive slogans", phones switched off or to silent … and don't even think about a selfie with Her Majesty as she lies in state. Here is what people paying their respects to Queen Elizabeth can and cannot d...

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 17:24:30 +0000
Love, betrayal and 'Operation Ritz': How Camilla went from 'mistress' to Queen Consort
After being cast as the "other woman" in the love triangle of the century, Camilla had an uphill battle to redeem herself if she wanted to be King Charles's Queen Consort. This is how she did it. 

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 18:45:15 +0000
Charles is finally King. Now he must save the monarchy, the Commonwealth and his own family
Just like his mother, King Charles III must keep the UK, the Commonwealth and his own family together at a time when some are questioning whether such institutions are needed at all.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 03:34:03 +0000
Parliament sitting days added after cancellation due to the Queen's death
Parliament will sit the day after a national memorial service to Queen Elizabeth II, as the Prime Minister seeks to make up days lost following her death.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000
Two events this week highlight a big shift in how China is engaging with the West
Not long ago a Chinese diplomat would likely have avoided an Australian journalist with a camera. But two recent interviews reveal a new confidence in China's approach — and perhaps Beijing's real intentions in Taiwan, writes John Lyons....

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 02:25:19 +0000
How the Queen's funeral will break with centuries of tradition — and how you can watch it
The royal family has released details of the Queen's funeral. From how to watch to who is going, here's everything you need to know.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 19:52:34 +0000
Alcaraz is top of the world after US Open win over Ruud at Flushing Meadows
Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest ever men's world number one tennis player, after sealing a four-set victory over Casper Ruud in the US Open final.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:27:33 +0000
Murder accused accidentally labelled victim’s body with his own name before dumping it in wheelie bin, court hears
Police were led to one of the men accused of murdering a Perth man by a label on the plastic used to wrap the victim's body, as well as a torn-up letter in the wheelie bin, a court hears. 

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:34:03 +0000
'This isn't a court of morals', lawyer for former top executive accused of raping backpacker says
A jury is expected to begin deliberations in the case of a former Ports North senior executive accused of raping a Norwegian backpacker in far north Queensland in 2018.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:56:29 +0000
Australia's 'golden ticket' visa scheme set to be scrapped
A controversial program that provides visas to those who invest at least $5 million in Australia is on the chopping block ahead of next month's budget.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 03:34:07 +0000
'An emphatic exoneration': Former minister cleared of wrongdoing over Barilaro saga six weeks after resigning
Former NSW trade minister Stuart Ayres didn't breach the Ministerial Code of Conduct during the process of selecting John Barilaro as the Americas senior trade commissioner, a review finds.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:03:31 +0000
Pakistan authorities scramble to protect power station against flooding
Floods from record monsoon rains and glacial melt in the mountainous north have left millions homeless and killed almost 1,400.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:05:10 +0000
Widespread blackouts as Ukraine accuses Russia of attacking power grid in revenge for offensive
Ukraine accuses Russian forces of attacking civilian infrastructure in response to a rapid weekend offensive by Ukrainian troops that drove Russia to abandon its main bastion in the Kharkiv region.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 19:22:48 +0000
Queen's memorial public holiday set to benefit some businesses and leave others in the lurch
The extra day off next Thursday, September 22, has seen an uptick in bookings for some businesses, but there are also concerns about a lack of staff in the hospitality industry and public holiday pay rates.  

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 16:34:50 +0000
Queen Elizabeth II loved corgis from childhood, but what happens to those left behind?
Princess Diana once called them a "moving carpet" always by her mother-in-law's side. Stubby, fluffy little dogs with a high-pitched bark, corgis were the Queen's constant companions from the time she was a child.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 01:33:30 +0000
Seven key royal moments from the weekend
King Charles III is proclaimed as the ruling monarch of Australia, Queen Elizabeth II's body is transported to Scotland's capital and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese justifies a national day of mourning. Here's what you might have missed thi...

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 20:28:28 +0000
96yo has almost $500k taken by family members, court documents allege
The north Queensland woman was living independently until a fall saw her son and daughter-in-law move in and allegedly take advantage of her over several years.



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