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UPDATED: State funeral for Bert Newton

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Australian TV legend Bert Newton is being remembered as a showbiz icon after he passed away, aged 83.

Newton passed away on Saturday evening after a long battle with his health.

Media commentator Peter Ford says the Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews phoned the family on Saturday night and offered a state funeral, which wife Patti accepted.

It’s unclear how current COVID restrictions will impact plans for the state funeral.

He was admitted to hospital in March and his illness led to one of his legs being amputated. In September it was revealed there had been complications after the surgery.

Albert Watson Newton, AM, MBE, was the great star of Australian television during its golden era, and thereafter.

The youngest of six children, Newton was born in Fitzroy on July 23, 1938.

Newton had his first on-air appearance on radio station 3XY, aged 11.

In 1967 he hosted the Logie Awards for the first time.

He was the one of the last remaining links between the earliest days of commercial TV.

The 83-year-old underwent surgery to amputate his leg at Melbourne’s Epworth Hospital in May after doctors told him he would have only months to live without the operation.

He had already spent six weeks in hospital after a toe infection around Christmas became a serious medical issue.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patti, daughter, Lauren, son, Matthew and six grandchildren, Sam, Eva, Lola, Monty, Perla and Alby.

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U.S. – India trade deal cuts tariffs and reshapes global energy flows

US cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18%; India reduces Russian oil imports and enhances US energy purchases.

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US cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18%; India reduces Russian oil imports and enhances US energy purchases.

The United States has reduced tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent following a landmark trade agreement. This move comes after months of trade tensions between the two nations and is seen as a major win for India’s economy.

Under the deal, India will end its purchases of Russian oil while increasing imports of U.S. energy and other products. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the agreement, saying it will strengthen India’s economic growth and global trade relationships.

Following the announcement, U.S.-listed shares of major Indian companies have seen positive movement, signalling investor confidence in the trade deal.

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Iran orders nuclear talks with the U.S. as tensions rise at home and abroad

Iran seeks nuclear talks with the U.S. in Turkey, amid concerns over missiles, uranium, and domestic unrest.

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Iran seeks nuclear talks with the U.S. in Turkey, amid concerns over missiles, uranium, and domestic unrest.

Iran’s President has ordered the resumption of nuclear negotiations with the United States, with talks expected to take place in Turkey in the coming weeks.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry says regional countries will help facilitate the discussions, signalling a renewed diplomatic push after years of stalled engagement and rising tensions.

Despite the move, officials warn the talks won’t be easy, with deep disagreements still unresolved on both sides.


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Trump responds as Kristi Noem mandates body cameras for federal officers in Minneapolis

Trump advocates body cameras for police to prevent false claims; Noem mandates all federal officers in Minneapolis to wear them.

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Trump advocates body cameras for police to prevent false claims; Noem mandates all federal officers in Minneapolis to wear them.


Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has ordered body cameras for all federal agents in Minneapolis following public outrage over the deaths of two U.S. citizens at the hands of immigration officers. Donald Trump says body cameras help prevent false claims against police.

The policy change comes as videos and eyewitness accounts have challenged official narratives and fuelled demands for transparency and reform.


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