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Queen Elizabeth wore the crown for seven decades. Can the British monarchy survive without her?

Just like his mother, King Charles III must keep the UK, the Commonwealth and his own family together at a time when some are questioning whether such institutions are needed at all.

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Australia's Queen response appropriate: PM

Anthony Albanese says plans for a public holiday to honour the life of the Queen are appropriate, as a date was set for parliamentary tributes.

AAP

Anthony Albanese says ‘now not the time’ to discuss republic

Australia’s prime minister prepares to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II in the UK this week after announcing national day of mourning

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There’s one way to make Australia’s path to a republic easier – for King Charles to endorse it

It would be fitting if the monarch were to follow his mother’s lead and acknowledge the need for change in Britain’s former colonies

The Guardian - AU

Rent is skyrocketing in Australia. Is Airbnb responsible for driving up prices?

Experts say many factors are responsible for rising costs, and growth in short-term rentals may not be the main culprit

The Guardian - AU

Seeing stars: the astronomical rise of Australian dark-sky tourism

Australia has a relative abundance of astro-tourism destinations, and a growing movement to help protect their darkness

The Guardian - AU

Reasons for (cautious) optimism: the good news on the climate crisis

Every fraction of a degree of global heating avoided makes a difference. Here are some reasons for hope

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Australia can unlock the potential of refugees to fill skills shortages, advocates say

Many refugees arriving in Australia may already have the skills and experience needed to get to work in their fields, but getting into the job market isn't easy.

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Tesla Model Y Deliveries Begin In Japan

The Tesla Model Y has launched in Japan, just weeks after going on sale in Australia and New Zealand.

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Bystander delivers furious X-rated rant at cricketer after massive six lands on his car

Australian club cricketer Preston White was on the receiving end of some X-rated verbals after hitting a massive six that smashed into a local resident's car - who then demanded compensation

Daily Mirror

Australia sweep ODI series against New Zealand in Finch farewell

Steve Smith made 105 to help Australia overcome a sluggish start and post a competitive 267-5 on a slow track; New Zealand folded for 242 in reply.

The Hindu

Australia beat New Zealand in Aaron Finch’s final ODI to complete series whitewash

Captain Aaron Finch bowed out on a triumphant note in his last ODI match.

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

Daily Mirror

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

The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

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.

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The Independent UK

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

Wales Online

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

AAP

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.

ABC News

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.

The Guardian - AU

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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