Heaven gets perfect prop in rugby league’s John Sattler
John Sattler's son Scott has spoken of the toughness of his father on the rugby league field and the role model he was off it in a touching funeral tribute.
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Olivia Newton-John remembered as ‘one of a kind’
Internationally acclaimed singer, actor and philanthropist Olivia Newton-John has been honoured at a state memorial service in Melbourne.
Pell ‘most influential churchman in nation’s history’
George Pell has been remembered as the son of a publican who spent 56 years as a priest and rose to become the third most powerful man in the Catholic Church.
Police bid to block Pell protest dropped, route changed
Organisers have agreed to change the route for a protest of George Pell's funeral so they don't enter the street outside the cathedral where he lies in state.
‘Buffer zone’ in place for Cardinal Pell’s funeral
A buffer zone will help mitigate the risk of clashes between mourners and protesters outside Cardinal George Pell's funeral on Thursday.
Molan remembered as ‘one of the greatest’
Family, friends and colleagues of the late senator and retired soldier Jim Molan gathered at the Royal Military College in Canberra to pay their final respects.
Heartbreak as chopper victim farewelled
The husband of Gold Coast helicopter crash victim Vanessa Tadros choked back tears at her funeral service as he paid tribute to the family's "protector".
Cardinal Pell farewelled at the Vatican
Australian cardinal George Pell has been farewelled at St Peter's Basilica by the same pope whose papacy he described as a "disaster".
‘Superhero’ helicopter pilot farewelled
A private funeral has been held for pilot Ashley Jenkinson, one of four people killed when two helicopters crashed mid-air on the Gold Coast.
Pope Francis leads Benedict’s funeral
The pope has compared his predecessor Benedict to Jesus before tens of thousands of mourners while presiding over the funeral for the late former pontiff.
Vatican crowds gather for Benedict funeral
Some 100,000 mourners are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict as the former pontiff is laid to rest in the Vatican.
Australian Catholics mourn Benedict
Cathedrals in Australia are hosting special masses to mourn the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI whose funeral is being held in Vatican City.
Dare gets hero’s farewell in Queensland
Hundreds have paid respects to Queenslander Alan Dare who was farewelled after being gunned down with two police officers at Wieambilla last week.
‘Heaven gained an angel’ in slain officer
Constable Rachel McCrow has been remembered as a officer with a strong sense of justice who deeply cared about those she served.
Slain police officer a ‘brave, kind man’
Queensland police officer Matthew Arnold, killed in the line of duty, has been remembered as a hero during a memorial service in Brisbane.
Slain police pair farewelled, decorated
Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow, who were both shot dead in the line of duty, have been posthumously awarded Queensland Police Valour Medals.
WA teen Cassius farewelled by loved ones
The family of Cassius Turvey, who was allegedly murdered while walking home from school in Perth, has mourned his passing at a private funeral.
John Howard leads tributes to Peter Reith
Former defence minister Peter Reith has been remembered as a fierce political advocate and family man who was disliked by his opponents.
The Queen heads to her final resting place
The Queen's coffin is leaving London, on the way to its final resting place in Windsor, after a state funeral at Westminster Abbey.
Help on way after funeral insurer collapse
The Albanese government has announced around $4 million in relief for families impacted by the collapse of insurer ACBF-Youpla.
Rockstar farewell for Warnie at the MCG
Shane Warne has been farewelled by family, famous friends and fans at a memorial service at the MCG, the site of some of his greatest cricket moments.
More tickets for Warne memorial available
More tickets are now available for Shane Warne's state memorial service with Eddie McGuire saying it will be a fitting tribute to the late cricketing great.
More than 42,000 to attend Warne memorial
More than 42,000 people have booked to attend Shane Warne's state memorial service at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Mourners farewell ‘resilient’ Kitching
Politicians and family have remembered late Victorian senator Kimberley Kitching as "magnificently impactful" at a funeral service in Melbourne.