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Barry Humphries’ family discussing state funeral; young carers to get study funding boost – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Plenty of bumps ahead on the road to a clean, green EV revolution

Electric vehicle proponents and environmental groups contend laws should be bold in order to get more clean, green cars on the road

The New Daily

Albanese, Hipkins toast trans-Tasman renewal over snags

Anthony Albanese met with New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Sunday after momentous changes to Australian citizenship for Kiwis.

AAP

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How Ugandan superstar Jose Chameleone was enticed to perform in Tasmania by Hobart mum

In just six days and with "next to no budget", Eris Gino organised all aspects of a concert tour stop in 2017 to fulfil her daughter's dreams of seeing a Ugandan musician — "East Africa's Beyonce" — perform.

ABC News

Australian comedian Reuben Kaye shares how he uses drag, cabaret and humour to process trauma

Two months after his controversial appearance on The Project, the comedian, cabaret star and drag artist is still receiving death threats. But he's not apologetic, he’s galvanised.

ABC News

‘They just go to Thailand’: the long and costly wait for gender-affirming surgery in Australia

Transgender Australians seeking lower body procedures can go to just a handful of local surgeons. It means long waits, huge costs and difficult decisions

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s farmers call for backup plan after GPS tractor-steering system fails

A satellite that issues a correction signal to most Australian farm machinery went down this week, leaving farmers in the lurch

The Guardian - AU

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‘Vague’ foreign influence laws in focus as Australian businessman accused of taking money from spies

Alexander Csergo is charged with reckless foreign interference but his lawyer Bernard Collaery wants the attorney general to step in

The Guardian - AU

War of words: Australia can expect a hostile response from China to strategic defence review

Experts say Australia should look beyond criticism that is largely for domestic Chinese consumption and engage on a broader level

The Guardian - AU

Larger-bodied airline passengers forced to pay for two seats prompts call for clearer anti-discrimination laws

Advocates say rules for ‘guests of size’ are inconsistent across Australian aviation, generating anxiety and unfair costs for those affected

The Guardian - AU

Brighton vs Manchester United live stream and how to watch the FA Cup semi-final for free anywhere, team news

How to watch a Brighton vs Manchester United live stream wherever you are. Where to watch the FA Cup, team news, soccer without cable, what TV channel for this semi-final.

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How this team of maritime experts cracked Australia's Montevideo Maru mystery

A specialist team of deep-sea experts endured the effects of a tropical cyclone, conducted hours of painstaking research, but also had some extraordinarily good luck, before solving one of Australia's greatest naval mysteries; finding the final resting place of the sunken Montevideo Maru.

ABC News

Oh no, Possums! Dame Edna creator Barry Humphries dies at 89

His death in a Sydney hospital, where he spent several days with complications following hip surgery, was confirmed by his family.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Galaxy of personas’: PM leads tributes for Barry Humphries

The death of Australian entertainer Barry Humphries has sparked an outpouring of tributes for the treasured national icon at home and around the globe.

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Barry Humphries, comedian and actor behind Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, dies aged 89 — as it happened

Australian actor and comedian Barry Humphries, who created iconic characters such as Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, has died aged 89. Look back as people paid tribute to him.

The Independent UK

Barry Humphries: Outrageous comedian and creator of Dame Edna

As Australia’s best-known comic performer, Humphries was renowned for his caricatures and politically risque humour

AAP

Citizenship pledge sparks fears of NZ brain drain

Both sides of New Zealand politics agree the lure of Australian citizenship for Kiwis makes it important to lift the standard of living at home.

AAP

Hard defence cuts on agenda following strategic review

More details are expected following a strategic review of Australia's defence force, recommending a focus on long-range missiles and fewer land vehicles.

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Wales Online

Rob Brydon speaks of Barry Humphries' final days in emotional tribute to his friend

Gavin and Stacey actor Rob Brydon has told how the Dame Edna star made him laugh to the end

Dublin Live

Bride celebrates beautiful wedding after long distance relationship works out

Liz O'Malley met her now husband in Australia and was uncertain about the longevity of the relationship when she moved home to Ireland, but it all ended well for the happy couple when they tied the knot last year

The Independent UK

Dame Edna star Barry Humphries lived a life as colourful as his many characters

The enduringly popular Australian has died at the age of 89

The National (Scotland)

Dame Edna star Barry Humphries dies at the age of 89

Australian entertainer Barry Humphries has died at the age of 89, a spokesman for the hospital where he was being treated has confirmed.

The Conversation

Remembering Barry Humphries, the man who enriched the culture, reimagined the one man show and upended the cultural cringe

Barry Humphries began his career as a Dadaist. His street performances around Melbourne in the early 1950s foreshadowed performance art in Australia. He was the most daring student prankster Melbourne University had ever known.

The Independent UK

Barry Humphries: Rob Brydon and Ricky Gervais lead heartwarming tributes to ‘comedy genius’

Rob Brydon wrote that he was with Humphries in Australia ‘only three days ago’

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