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Australia abandons referendum on keeping British monarch as head of state

Australian PM’s remarks in sharp contrast to Commonwealth colleagues and members of national political party who refuse to mourn and want country to ‘move forward’ instead

The Independent UK

‘We will see what occurs’: Albanese shoots down talk of Australia as republic

Prime Minister Albanese has always insisted the republic issue would only be progressed if the government won a second term.

The New Daily

The Aussie invaders swooping and bounding beyond our borders

While Australians prepare for the annual scourge of swooping magpies, spare a thought for our nearest neighbours.

The New Daily

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Stuart Broad reflects on "very special" achievement as England star equals hero's record

Stuart Broad is now the joint fifth leading wicket taker in the history of Test cricket and joint second among seamers, having drawn level with Australia legend Glenn McGrath

Daily Mirror

Australia quietly mourns passing of an era with Queen’s death as thoughts turn to a republic

Elizabeth’s death and Charles’s ascension has Australia – at once an old and young country – questioning what sort of nation it is and wants to be

The Guardian - AU

Aust leaders remember 9/11 terror attacks

Australia's prime minister and federal opposition leader have remembered the September 11 terror attacks on its 21st anniversary.

AAP

Live updates: Queen's coffin set to leave Scottish estate

Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin is leaving her beloved Scottish estate Balmoral Castle as the late monarch begins her last journey back to London for a state funeral

The Independent UK

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Australia vows to have King Charles as head of state for at least next two years

There will be no referendum until at least 2025

Wales Online

Too soon for talk of republic: Albanese

Anthony Albanese said now was not the time to have discussions on whether Australia should become a republic in the wake of the Queen's death.

AAP

Merrigum's 'very useful dress' graced five wartime weddings

Rations and restrictions during World War II made it difficult for young lovers to tie the knot. But in one Australian country town, brides made do by sharing the centrepiece of their special days.

ABC News

Jacinda Ardern expects New Zealand’s royal ties to ‘deepen’ under King Charles III

New Zealand and Australia hold ceremonies to recognise new head of state and pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

The Guardian - AU

Queen’s coffin at rest in Palace of Holyroodhouse – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Red Cliffs and her 5,000kg of dried fruit

Queen Elizabeth II's 1954 Australian tour included a stop at Red Cliffs, near Mildura, where she greeted tens of thousands of onlookers and toured a vineyard before receiving an unusual gift.

ABC News

Smith hits 105 as NZ set 267 in last ODI

Steve Smith hit 105 and Marnus Labuschagne 52 as Australia set New Zealand 268 runs to win in skipper Aaron Finch's final one day international.

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Australia beats New Zealand by 25 runs in the final ODI in Cairns, sweeps series 3-0

A 25-run victory sees Australia claim a 3-0 ODI series victory over New Zealand in Cairns, as departing skipper Aaron Finch leaves ODI cricket on a high.

The Guardian - AU

Australia complete 3-0 ODI series whitewash over New Zealand – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Australia ensured their captain, Aaron Finch, retired from 50-over cricket with a series sweep over New Zealand

The Guardian - AU

King Charles III formally proclaimed Australia’s head of state in Parliament House ceremony

Governor general David Hurley says the passing of Queen Elizabeth II is the end of an era, and Australia is an ‘unfinished product’

ABC News

Frank Teodo shares the family story behind the secret cave on his Cairns sugarcane farm

Most kids are lucky to get a cubby house in the backyard, but the Teodo clan in Far North Queensland has its own man-made cave thanks to an "abnormally strong" ancestor who survived the horrors of war.

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The Independent UK

British queen's death rekindles Australian republic debate

Many regarded Australians’ respect and affection for the late Queen Elizabeth II as the biggest obstacle to the country becoming a republic with its own head of state

The Guardian - AU

Australia to have public holiday to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Anthony Albanese announces

Thursday 22 September to be a one-off national holiday and will coincide with a memorial ceremony in Canberra

The New Daily

Charles III proclaimed King of Australia and a one-off public holiday announced

Charles III was proclaimed the King of Australia on Sunday morning as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a one-off public holiday for Sept 22

ABC News

Intensive treatment program for vulnerable foster children being trialled in South Australia

The foster care sector is in crisis with less carers willing to take in a growing number of vulnerable children now living in state-run homes, but a US-developed intensive therapy program is helping treat kids for their trauma and reunited with family.

ABC News

Charles III proclaimed King of Australia

King Charles III is officially proclaimed as the ruling monarch of Australia by Governor-General David Hurley.

The Independent UK

Australia declares a bank holiday for national day of mourning for Queen

The royal visited Australia 16 times during her 70 years on the throne.

AAP

O'Neil eyes scrapping investor visa scheme

The Albanese government is eyeing a move to abolish a scheme that fast-tracks visas for international investors, after Labor set it up a decade ago.

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