Hi there. It's Tuesday, September 20 and you're reading The Loop, a quick wrap-up of today's news.
Our Loops look a bit different at the moment as people across Australia and around the world mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. We'll return to our usual programming soon, but for now, we hope these special editions of The Loop help you stay up to date.
The Queen: Royal family (and the world) says goodbye
- Queen Elizabeth II has been laid to rest alongside Prince Philip at the King George VI memorial chapel
- Senior members of the royal family joined the final procession to her final resting place
- "In loving and devoted memory. Charles R": those were the words displayed on a handwritten note from her oldest son sitting atop her coffin
- The Queen's beloved pets — corgis Sandy and Muick, and Fell pony Emma — were all brought out to watch the procession
Local news: Australian stories you might have missed
- A 56-year-old man has died in hospital following a serious crash in Victoria's north-east. Two trucks collided on the Hume Highway near Violet Town yesterday afternoon — the other driver, a 53-year-old man from NSW, remains in hospital in a critical condition
- Masks will no longer be mandatory on public transport across NSW from tomorrow (but will still have to be worn in hospitals and nursing homes). Premier Dominic Perrottet says it's a commonsense approach and is in line with other states
- The Tasmanian branch of the Australian Education Union is set to hold a two-hour strike next week, calling for improved working and learning conditions in public schools ...
- ... The state's education department says it's disappointed with the strike action causing disruptions to student learning, but the Union has called for the support of parents and carers
International news: What's happening around the world
- The International Atomic Energy Agency says a backup power line used to supply Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant with electricity for essential operations has been disconnected, but the plant remains connected to a main power line which was restored last week
- Did you know it's been 20 years since Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol? Simpler times, right? Well, she's just unveiled her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame alongside the three Idol judges — Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson — and her kids, River and Remington
Looking it up: What Australians have been searching online
- The longest-reigning monarch. As we've heard, Queen Elizabeth's "abundant life and loving service" has been remembered and celebrated far and wide — if you missed it, here are the key moments
- Liz Truss. UK media has had a field day with a mistake during Channel 9's coverage of the Queen's funeral — the presenters couldn't quite place who the new UK Prime Minister was, calling her a "minor royal"
You're up to date
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