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Anthony Albanese asks all Australians to observe a minute’s silence for Queen on public holiday

Elizabeth II ‘had a deep affection with Australia and Australians have remembered her fondly since her passing’, the prime minister says

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2022

Federal Labor's lead in Resolve poll drops from 'honeymoon' heights; Labor winning easily in Victoria

A Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted September 14-18 from a sample of 1,607, gave federal Labor 39% of the primary vote (down three since August), the Coalition 32% (up four), the Greens 10% (down two), One Nation 6% (up one), UAP 2% (steady), independents 8% (steady) and others 3%…

The Conversation · Sep 20, 2022

‘Maybe minor royals’: world leaders stump TV presenters covering Queen’s funeral

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese’s name eluded BBC commentators, but Australian presenters struggled when it came to Liz Truss

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2022

Australians divided on whether King Charles should be head of state

Survey respondents split 50-50 but women, older voters and Coalition supporters more likely to back new monarch, poll suggests

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2022

Who is attending the Queen's funeral - Irish interest to world leaders and selected celebrities

World leaders have descended on London to pay their respects to the late monarch as Britain takes on its largest security operation in history

Irish Mirror · Sep 19, 2022

Why is Australia having a bank holiday for the Queen’s funeral?

The late monarch’s funeral will take place on Monday 19 September

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022

NSW and SA end Covid mask mandate on public transport – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2022

Morning mail: preparations for Queen’s funeral, nearly half on jobseeker unable to work full time, Australia’s Cop bid

Monday: Anthony Albanese describes meeting with King Charles ahead of the Queen’s funeral as a ‘great honour’. Plus: can Qantas return to its former glory?

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2022

Australian and New Zealand PMs field constitutional questions during UK visit

Both leaders have been asked about the potential for their countries to become republics.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2022

How to watch the Queen’s funeral from home

Millions are expected to tune in around the world to watch the Queen's funeral. Here's how you can watch from home.

The New Daily · Sep 18, 2022