Security tight on 35th Tiananmen crackdown anniversary
Decades after a crackdown in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, rights activists say the demonstrators' original goals - including a free press - remain distant.
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Memorial unveiled to honour ambushed police officers
Almost 18 months after the tragedy, a memorial for two young constables gunned down in cold blood in rural Queensland has been unveiled.
Boys charged with terror offences, church rioter bailed
Further charges are possible after three boys were accused of conspiring to prepare for a terrorist attack, following a bishop's live-streamed stabbing.
Queenslanders gather in their thousands for Anzac Day
Large crowds have gathered for dawn services in Queensland and at the annual Brisbane parade to honour former and current defence force personnel on Anzac Day.
Hundreds gather in Sydney for Anzac Day dawn service
Hundreds of people, including veterans, have gathered at the Cenotaph in Sydney's Martin Place for the Dawn Service on Anzac Day.
Mourners gather for beach vigil as baby leaves hospital
A crowd has gathered at Sydney's Bondi Beach to share in a minute's silence honouring six people killed in a stabbing attack after a wounded baby left hospital.
Loved and loving: Family, friends farewell Luke Davies
Luke Davies has been remembered by family, friends and co-workers for the impact he had on the world - not the way he left it - at a memorial in Brisbane.
Candlelight vigil to honour Bondi stabbing victims
Hundreds of people are expected to gather at Sydney's Bondi Beach to share in a minute's silence to honour six people killed in a stabbing attack.
Shoppers return to ‘eerie’ shopping mall after massacre
Security guards in stab-proof vests patrolled each floor as the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre reopened after a massacre that killed six people.
‘Cherished’: Hundreds honour Luke Davies at memorial
Hundreds of mourners have gathered at a memorial in Brisbane to farewell flight attendant Luke Davies, who was killed along with his partner in Sydney.
Healing begins as Bondi shops reopen after tragedy
The Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney will have bumped-up security when it reopens for business after a stabbing tragedy that killed six people.
Call for kindness as Bondi mall reopens after tragedy
The Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney will have bumped-up security when it reopens for business after a stabbing tragedy that killed six people.
Call for kindness as Sydney mall reopens after tragedy
Sydney's Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre will have increased security as it reopens for business after a stabbing tragedy that killed six people.
Urgent meeting sought over $550 War Memorial upgrade
As findings of cost blowouts and conflicts of interests swirl around, the government has sought an urgent briefing with the national audit office.
‘Enough’: community rage over violence against women
Members of a community connected through the tragedies of three women allegedly murdered by men have come together to express their grief, solidarity and rage.
Vietnam War monument vandalised with Gaza message
A memorial for Vietnam War veterans has been defaced with graffiti about the conflict in Gaza, with the RSL urging protesters to rethink their approach.
Mourners farewell slain ‘legendary’ country cop
A police funeral to honour the life of officer Jason Doig, who was killed at an isolated rural property, has been told he was kind, caring, generous and unique.
Mourners farewell ‘force of nature’ Charlie Stevens
Friends and strangers alike have commemorated the life of Charlie Stevens, son of SA top cop Grant Stevens, after his death earlier this month.
Mourners to farewell slain SA cop Jason Doig
A police funeral to honour the life of South Australian cop Jason Doig, who was allegedly killed at an isolated rural property, will be held in Adelaide.
‘Unrelenting’: Victorians walk against family violence
Melbourne's city was awash with orange as family violence survivors and their supporters took to the streets for the annual Walk Against Family Violence.
‘A wonderful symbol’: tree marks paramedic’s sacrifice
The family of slain paramedic Steven Tougher have planted a fig in his memory in an emotional ceremony in Sydney.
‘Hearts broken’: memorial honours victims of bus crash
Victims, survivors and first responders have been honoured at a public memorial in Singleton for those killed in the Hunter Valley bus crash.
Contentious long-time grand mufti dies aged 82
Sheikh Taj El-Din Hilali has died after a controversial public life, which included his jailing in Egypt and comparing women to exposed meat.
Mourners gather to remember mushroom poisoning victim
Heather Wilkinson has been remembered at a public memorial service, almost two months after she died from suspected mushroom poisoning.
‘Bright, brave’: fallen police forever remembered
Two police constables gunned down at a remote property are among those being remembered at poignant services across Australia for officers killed on duty.
Mushroom victims farewelled as ‘pillars of community’
Don and Gail Patterson have been honoured in a public memorial service as speculation swirls about what led to their suspected mushroom poisoning deaths.
Former Qld premier Mike Ahern to receive state funeral
The family of former Queensland premier Mike Ahern have accepted an offer for a state funeral, which will be held on the Sunshine Coast.
Story of military nursing set in bronze at war memorial
A sculpture of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel, a nurse and midwife, has been unveiled as the first statue of an individual woman at the war memorial.
‘I will miss him terribly’: Labor legend farewelled
A "great Australian" who fought for what he believed in, former Labor leader Simon Crean has been laid to rest at a state funeral.
Bringer of joy John Olsen remembered at state memorial
John Olsen has been remembered at a state memorial service in Sydney as a bon vivant, a cook, philanthropist, teacher and mentor.
Lost Qld firefighter remembered as ‘pillar of strength’
Izabella Nash has been hailed as an "outstanding" firefighter and "incredible human being" at a memorial service following her death after a factory blaze.