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Conditions appear right for good leaf colors in eastern Kentucky

October in Kentucky brings with it lots of color to trees across the Commonwealth. Robert Meyers in the state naturalist. In addition to flooded communities, Meyers said many sections in eastern Kentucky have seen consistent rains. So, he said that’s a predictor for good colors over the next month.

WEKU

Call to end ATO whistleblower prosecution

The Human Rights Law Centre has called on the Commonwealth to withdraw its prosecution of tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle.

AAP

NT Supreme Court finds Commonwealth immune from liability over sacred site damage in Kakadu National Park

In a long-running and emotional case, the Northern Territory's highest court has found Parks Australia cannot be prosecuted for damage to a sacred men's site in Kakadu National Park, because of the wording of NT legislation.

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Parks in the clear over sacred Kakadu site

Parks Australia is immune from prosecution in the Northern Territory after it allegedly illegally disturbed a Kakadu Aboriginal sacred site, a court has found.

AAP

Lexington finance commissioner reports on current and projected economy

Citizens in communities across the country are wondering how their local economies will fare over the coming year. That’s likely the case in the Commonwealth’s second largest city.

WEKU

Will Canada cut ties to the monarchy under King Charles? It's possible

The death of Queen Elizabeth, the reigning monarch of the British Empire, the Commonwealth and therefore Canada, does not create a constitutional crisis in our system of government. It automatically triggered the ascension of King Charles.

The Conversation

Realms of possibility: Inside the 23 September Guardian Weekly

The King and the Commonwealth. Plus: Britain buries the Queen.

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Collectors Clamor for Rare Queen Elizabeth Coins and Notes

The death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth has collectors scrambling to secure rare coins and bills bearing her likeness, even as her portrait is set to remain in circulation for years to come on money throughout the Commonwealth. Coin dealers say demand for rare-issue notes and coins - such as a…

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Collectors clamor for rare Queen Elizabeth coins and notes

Reuters

Nations divided over role of monarchy in their countries as Queen is laid to rest

Eight of the 12 Caribbean countries belonging to the British Commonwealth still retain the monarch as their head of state but recently the popularity of the royal family has declined

Daily Mirror

Queen Elizabeth II: from public pomp to a private family farewell

Ceremonial splendour in London gave way to a quiet burial in Windsor as Britain said goodbye to its longest-reigning monarch

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s military plays key and colourful role in royal send-off

Thousands of military personnel from the UK and Commonwealth took centre-stage at the Queen’s funeral

The Guardian - UK

With pomp and sorrow, world bids final farewell to Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth was laid to rest alongside her beloved husband on Monday after a day which saw Britain and the world pay a final farewell to the nation's longest-reigning monarch, in a dazzling show of pomp and ceremony.

Reuters

The readings at the Queen's funeral

Here are the full readings for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

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Diesel cars get the flick in Fed govt's electric vehicle transition

Federal government pushes ahead with changing its fleet to electric vehicles

Daily Mirror

William and Kate tell Commonwealth troops how 'strange' it is to go from Jubilee to funeral

The troops from across the Commonwealth have been deployed to the UK to take part in the Queen's funeral as Prince William and Kate Middleton were greeted with a fearsome ceremonial Haka dance

Daily Record

Former First Minister and current Stirling Uni chancellor pays tribute to Queen

Jack McConnell said the monarch's passing was a "huge loss" to the UK and the wider Commonwealth.

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Queen Elizabeth II in her own words

Queen Elizabeth II's own words paint an intimate portrait of her remarkable character, and give us insights into her personal views. Did you know she was talking about feminism and refugees back in the 1960s?

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Axios

What's next for Commonwealth countries after Queen Elizabeth's death

Multiple countries may sever ties with the monarchy over its legacy of colonialism.

The Guardian - UK

Commonwealth can play a key role in tackling climate crisis

Letter: Cliff Hague on the intergovernmental organisation being a force for change

Daily Mirror

King Charles's biggest challenges - from breakaway kingdoms to reuniting royal family

Charles faces a series of daunting challenges as he begins his reign as King, including how to deal with his disgraced brother Prince Andrew and his warring sons Harry and William

Al Jazeera

Queen’s death accelerates ex-colonies’ push to ditch UK crown

Removing the British monarch as head of state would complete ‘decolonisation process’, Jamaican academic says.

The Guardian - UK

‘There hasn’t been closure’: India mourns Queen but awaits apology

In largest Commonwealth country, personal affection for Elizabeth II mingles with need for recognition of British colonial atrocities

The Conversation

How Queen Elizabeth II made the British monarchy into a global brand

Queen Elizabeth II was not just a monarch, she represented a global brand. And for the past seven decades, this brand has to some extent defined and promoted the British nation around the world.

Evening Standard

Prince and Princess of Wales ‘set to charm on Australia tour’

The couple are speculated to be planning a trip with their children next Easter

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