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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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’

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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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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

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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 Guardian - AU

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

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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.

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Charles III proclaimed King of Australia

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

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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.

Reuters

King Charles proclaimed monarch of Australia, New Zealand

King Charles was officially proclaimed head of state of both Australia and New Zealand at ceremonies on Sunday in the nations' capitals.

Wales Online

Some Australians want Steve Irwin on banknotes instead of King Charles

Following the death of the Queen, Australia has rekindled its wish to put 'the all-time greatest Australian bloke' on their cash

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Public holiday for Aussies to mark Queen

Australians will be granted a public holiday on September 22 for a national day of mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Australia's national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II to be public holiday

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says September 22 will be a holiday to coincide with a memorial service for the Queen.

AAP

Queen 'most accomplished leader': Howard

Former prime minister John Howard says the late Queen was a great leader who had enormous affection for Australia.

AAP

Call for security at Vic emergency depts

Australia's top emergency medicine college wants round-the-clock security at emergency departments across Victoria, in a call ahead of the state election.

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Governor general proclaims King Charles III as Australia’s head of state – as it happened

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King Charles III will be proclaimed Australia's Head of State by Governor-General David Hurley today

In a formal ceremony at Parliament House that will include a band performing God Save the King, the Governor-General will today officially proclaim King Charles III Australia's new Head of State.

The Guardian - AU

‘So many talented cyclists’: the campaign to crowdfund a new women’s team

An ambitious plan to enter a team at the Tour Down Under also aims to provide opportunities to up-and-coming female riders in Australia

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