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'She is mourned most deeply,' King Charles III addresses the nation after Queen Elizabeth's death

King Charles III paid tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in an address to the nation on Friday where he expressed his "profound sorrow" at her death and vowed to carry on her "lifelong service" to the nation. Read our liveblog below to see how all the day's events…

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Federal govt dragged into Palmer-WA stoush

Billionaire Clive Palmer has again sued over amounts awarded to him in arbitration with the WA government, trying to sidestep laws preventing him from doing so.

AAP

Swift parrot recovery team slams attempted government edits to downplay logging risk to species' future

Members of the swift parrot recovery team slam the Tasmanian government for attempting to downplay the risk that logging plays in the species' future, urging the Commonwealth to ignore suggested edits to a draft plan that instead emphasise sugar glider predation.

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Offshore gas exploration areas freed up

Almost 47,000 square kilometres of Commonwealth offshore waters have been made available to oil and gas companies.

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Federal government opens 46,000 sq km for offshore oil and gas exploration

The oil and gas industry will have access to another 46,758 square kilometres of Commonwealth waters, with two new offshore greenhouse gas storage areas also approved.

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Son of Ayrshire boxing legend has fight on his hands following dispute over car parking fine

The son of the late, great British and Commonwealth featherweight champion, Evan Armstrong, has been left reeling.

Daily Record

Gov. Wolf passes order to discourage ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ youth in Pa.

Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday passed an executive order seeking to “discourage” conversion therapy in Pennsylvania, calling the controversial practice that attempts change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity a “junk science” that negatively harms LGBTQ people across the commonwealth.

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Tom Daley: Anti-gay laws in the Commonwealth are ‘legacy of colonialism’

Olympic medal winner explores lack of LGBT+ rights in many Commonwealth countries in new BBC documentary

Evening Standard

Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black's relationship timeline as BBC documentary airs

Tom Daley will star in a new BBC documentary tonight, which will see the Olympic gold medallist visit countries in the Commonwealth to explore the treatment of gay athletes

Daily Mirror

Peaky Blinders Commonwealth closing show will be ‘sexy and dark but joyous’

The event will draw to a close after 11 days of sporting action.

The Independent UK

How much Brexit bull can a proud Brummie take?

The Commonwealth Games opening ceremony tried to gloss over what a rotten country this has become. It only confirmed it

The Guardian - UK

Tom Daley on his LGBTQ+ awakening: ‘I had my head in my hands. I felt so dark about being British’

The Olympic diver has always been proud to represent his country. But making a documentary about gay rights in the Commonwealth led to a revelation

The Guardian - UK

What should the future of para sport look like at the Commonwealth Games?

While Birmingham 2022 is celebrating the largest para sport program in history, there's still a large gap between wealthy and developing nations. What should true integration look like?

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Laura Muir sets sights on Commonwealth Games medal after reaching 1500m final

Muir will also compete in the 800m final over the weekend

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Comm Games Day 6: The Lunch Wrap

Our throwing queens, in judo and shot put, brought home the medals for our wāhine in NZ’s most glittering day so far at these Commonwealth Games; LockerRoom sums it up in our Day 6 wrap.

The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: The professional classes make billion-dollar tax rorts possible

An army of very highly paid lawyers and accountants are beavering away at ripping off the Commonwealth, writes Michael Pascoe.

The National (Scotland)

Team Scotland enter Commonwealth opening ceremony in vibrant tartan uniforms

TEAM Scotland kicked off their Commonwealth Games 2022 experience with tartan uniforms and Saltires at the opening ceremony in Birmingham.

Daily Mirror

Commonwealth Games 2022 medal table: Final standings as Australia see off England

Despite a late rally from the hosts Team England, Australia have won the Commonwealth Games for the second straight time picking up 67 golds, 57 silvers and 54 bronze medals.

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Tom Daley goes from voice of protest to messenger of hope at Commonwealth Games

Seven Commonwealth nations have a maximum penalty of life imprisonment under laws imposed by Britain in the 19th century when it was a colonial power. Daley demanded LGBT+ athletes be safe and feel comfortable being their authentic selves without fear of persecution or death

Asharq Al-Awsat

Birmingham Sparkles as Commonwealth Games Open to Strains of Duran Duran

British pop giants Duran Duran headlined a glitzy Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham on Thursday as more than 5,000 athletes braced for battle. Competitors from 72 nations and territories, many of which are former British colonies, will be vying for medals in 19 sports over a jam-packed 11 days…

ABC News

Five key moments from Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The 2022 Commonwealth Games is underway amidst an otherworldly display of music and dance. Here are five of the key moments.

The Independent UK

Charles poses for selfies with Commonwealth Games athletes ahead of opening

The Prince of Wales was meeting sportsmen and women ahead of the Opening Ceremony.

The Independent UK

Craig Bowler: The athlete using Commonwealth Games stage to urge men to talk

Craig Bowler lost three limbs trying to take his own life in 2007 after bottling up his emotions. Now he is at Birmingham 2022 to win gold and spread an important message

AAP

Officials defend Games' inclusion efforts

Birmingham Commonwealth Games officials say they have worked hard to make the event as inclusive as possible.

Evening Standard

Tom Daley condemns homophobia in countries taking part in Commonwealth Games

The athlete said he ‘couldn’t imagine’ what life is like for LGBTQ+ athletes living in some Commonwealth countries

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