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Jacki Weaver delivers a eulogy for Derryn Hinch, the legendary Australian broadcaster and journalist who died at age 82. Speaking remotely from Western Australia while filming, she shares her stepson Dylan's tribute, which recounts Hinch's colourful personality, his career at 3AW in the 1980s, and his qualities as both a stepfather and public figure. The eulogy acknowledges Hinch's complexity, his commitment to truth and integrity, and the lasting impact he had on those closest to him.

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TV legend, Ray Martin, delivers heartwarming speech remembering Derryn Hinch at his state funeral. Derryn Hinch was a legendary tabloid journalist, broadcaster and senator who became known simply as 'Hinch'. His remarkable career spanned from covering major events like the assassinations of Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King as Fairfax's New York Bureau Chief in the late 1960s, to becoming a television and radio personality, and eventually serving as a senator.

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A eulogy delivered at Darren Hinch's funeral recounts his early radio career in Melbourne, beginning in 1978 when he arrived from Sydney to work at 3XY radio station. The speaker, a former news director at 3XY, shares anecdotes about Hinch's controversial broadcasting style, including his refusal to play the required number of songs per hour, his breaking of a media pact regarding South Australian Premier Don Dunstan's wife's illness, and his honest review of the film Xanadu that upset station management. The tribute spans nearly 50 years of friendship and highlights Hinch's transformation from an unknown Sydney journalist to a Melbourne media...

Derryn Hinch, the iconic Melbourne talkback radio host and national TV current affairs presenter who dominated radio, is honoured at his state funeral in Melbourne. Dermot O'Brien, former producer, share his experience with Derryn Hinch in his funeral speech. remebers him and san Australian media personality who dominated radio and television throughout the 1980s and beyond, known for his crusading journalism against child sex offenders and his larger-than-life lifestyle. The Hinch Show ran for six years on prime time television at Channel 7, featuring hard-hitting editorials and high-impact stories that kept audiences engaged. His career was marked by defamation cases, a...

Derryn Hinch, the iconic Melbourne talkback radio host and national TV current affairs presenter who dominated radio, is honoured at his state funeral in Melbourne. Dermot O'Brien, former producer, share his experience with Derryn Hinch in his funeral speech. remebers him and san Australian media personality who dominated radio and television throughout the 1980s and beyond, known for his crusading journalism against child sex offenders and his larger-than-life lifestyle. The Hinch Show ran for six years on prime time television at Channel 7, featuring hard-hitting editorials and high-impact stories that kept audiences engaged. His career was marked by defamation cases, a...

Anti-bullying campaigner Clare McCann warns that world-first Malaysian laws holding parents liable for their children's bullying could put vulnerable children at risk unless root causes are addressed. A new survey reveals Australians are engaging in 'performative reading', using books as accessories to appear more intelligent or score dates, with Melburnians most likely to use books as props. A pub in Sydney's south faces backlash for charging up to $5 for chicken salt, with critics calling the fee un-Australian.

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The World Health Organisation has updated its global dementia guidelines for the first time in seven years, revealing that almost 50 per cent of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed. Risk factors include tobacco use, alcohol consumption, sedentary lifestyles, air pollution from cars and fireplaces, as well as loneliness and social isolation. The guidelines do not recommend vitamins, mineral supplements, or menopausal hormone therapy to combat cognitive decline due to insufficient evidence.

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82-year-old Anita LeBrun successfully campaigned to change Minnesota law, allowing assisted living facilities to serve alcohol at special events without requiring a licence. Governor Tim Walz signed the 'Grandparents Happy Hour Bill' into law, overturning previous prohibitions on alcohol service in aged care homes.

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US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha have welcomed their fourth child, a son named Alec Neel Vance, born at Walter Reed Military Hospital in Maryland. This marks the first child born to a sitting vice president in over 150 years.

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Severe storms battering northern Chile have triggered dangerous flash flooding, forcing rescue crews to evacuate stranded families and their pets from rising floodwaters. Helicopter teams have rescued children and dogs from rooftops as muddy currents surged through affected areas. The storm has destroyed five of seven hospital wards in the city of Ovalle, prompting the army to deploy a mobile field hospital.

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The Battle of Fromelles in northern France marked Australia's worst military disaster, with at least 5,500 troops losing their lives in 24 hours during World War I. Recently, DNA testing identified one of 250 soldiers found in a mass grave as Roy Martin, allowing his family to attend a ceremony 110 years after the battle and see his proper headstone unveiled. Seventy soldiers buried at Fromelles remain unidentified, with their families still awaiting answers.

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A US soldier has been killed in northern Iraq during an operation to destroy explosives from a crashed Iranian drone, one day after two service members died in an attack on a base in Jordan amid eight consecutive days of US-Iran strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has condemned Russia following a massive ballistic missile attack on Kyiv involving more than 40 missiles, killing one person and injuring 16 others in what he describes as one of the biggest attacks on the capital since the war began.

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The Queensland government faces calls to increase the Brisbane Olympic Games budget to $20 billion, with business experts from the University of Oxford warning of a potential $4-5 billion shortfall. The current budget sits at $15 billion for 17 new venues including Victoria Park Stadium and Athletes Villages, with the state committing just over $7 billion and expecting private sector funding for the remainder. Experts cite Paris and Tokyo's struggles to secure private funding as evidence that Queensland taxpayers may need to cover the gap.

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An industrial warehouse housing vehicle repairers and mechanics in Edwardstown, Adelaide, caught fire at approximately 1:00 AM. Fifteen fire trucks and at least 40 firefighters responded to the blaze, using foam to combat flames fuelled by chemicals and fuel stored inside the building. Detectives are reviewing CCTV footage to determine if arson was involved.

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Pauline Hanson returns to Australia following a controversial UK tour where she expressed support for mass deportation policies and appeared on far-right media platforms. Despite controversy surrounding her trip to Sicily, including attendance at a Dolce & Gabbana fashion show and an appearance on Tommy Robinson's podcast, new polling data shows One Nation has recovered one point to 30% of the primary vote, matching Labor. The polling suggests support for One Nation may have reached its ceiling, with results falling within the margin of error.

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Rayan El-Houly, a 34-year-old woman accused of terrorism charges, is awaiting a bail decision at Melbourne Magistrates Court. Police are opposing bail, alleging she showed her toddler-aged children ISIS propaganda videos and gave them toy guns while instructing them on their use. The case follows another ISIS bride, Kassara Bas, who was previously granted bail on slavery charges, causing public outcry in Victoria.

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ISIS bride Rayanne El-Houly awaits a bail decision in Melbourne court on terrorism charges, including allegations she filmed herself training toddlers to use a rifle. Pauline Hanson recovers one point in NewsPoll following her controversial UK tour, bringing One Nation neck and neck with Labor at 30% primary vote. Separate crashes on Melbourne's outskirts claim one life and leave a woman in her 20s fighting for survival.

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A rare Pilatus PC-9 from the RAAF’s Roulettes aerobatic team is up for sale. An Albury family has lovingly restored it but is now selling to move on to a new project.

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Australian swimming legend Ariarne Titmus is about to begin a new chapter after retiring at the peak of her powers. The four-time Olympic gold medallist overcame her own health battles to conquer the pool, and has now joined 7NEWS as a poolside reporter for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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The relatives of Australian soldiers killed in the Battle of Fromelles have gathered to mark 110 years since our nation's worst military disaster. On the sombre anniversary, it's been announced more school students will be taught about the battle in which 2000 diggers made the ultimate sacrifice.

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The grieving mother of an Australian soldier killed fighting in the Ukraine war has called on more volunteers to join the frontline fight against Russia. Cassandra Parker has braved the journey into the war zone for a memorial service in honour of her lost son.

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The United States has launched fresh strikes against Iran after two American soldiers were killed in an Iranian drone and missile attack on an airbase in Jordan. As a return to full-scale war edges closer, the US has issued a world-wide safety warning to its citizens.

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A quiet night in with friends at a Bondi Beach apartment block has taken a bloody turn. A man leaving his friend’s unit was allegedly confronted and slashed across the face by a neighbour, who accused him of breaking in.

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Sydney-based artist Werner Bronkhorst creates large-scale textured paintings featuring miniature figures, including World Cup soccer players, rock climbers, tennis players, and Formula One themes. The South African-born artist has amassed nearly 2 million Instagram followers, with one post reaching over 100 million views. His work, which takes weeks to dry and features figures requiring one to three hours each to paint, was recently exhibited in Los Angeles with 11 World Cup-inspired pieces.

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The Bayeux Tapestry, a 1,000-year-old embroidered masterpiece nearly 70 metres long, has arrived at the London Museum from Bayeux, France. The medieval fabric depicts the Battle of Hastings and the death of King Harold in 1066. The historic transfer required over a year of planning and carries insurance coverage of 1.5 billion dollars, with 40,000 French citizens signing a petition against its departure while 80,000 British visitors have already purchased tickets.

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The Commonwealth Games opening ceremonies have evolved from the modest Empire Games in Sydney 1938 with 500 athletes to spectacular productions featuring giant mascots, cultural icons and theatrical performances. Australian host cities have created memorable moments including Brisbane's 13-metre Matilda the kangaroo in 1982, Melbourne's flying tram landing at the MCG in 2006, and the Gold Coast's whale-watching spectacle in 2018. Glasgow prepares to host its opening ceremony, continuing the tradition of host cities showcasing their culture and identity to the world.

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Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn is calling for a federal building watchdog and stronger action against construction union corruption, revealing she has received death threats. Building costs have surged 50% in five years, contributing to Labor's 1.2 million housing target falling short, with only 980,000 dwellings now forecast by June 2029. The industry body is also pushing for Pacific Islander tradies to address worker shortages adding 15% to construction costs.

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Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as cricket's greatest all-rounder, has died aged 89, just days before his 90th birthday. The West Indies legend set a test innings record of 365 not out in 1958 at age 21 and made history by hitting six sixes in an over, long before the T20 era. Sobers had deep connections to Australia, living in Melbourne, marrying local Prue Kirby, playing for South Australia, and earning praise from Sir Donald Bradman who called him the greatest cricketer, cemented by a legendary 1972 innings.

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Australian man Phu Nguyen was tackled and arrested by plain-clothed US ICE officers at Las Vegas Airport, accused of overstaying his visa by more than a decade. The confronting incident was captured on video, showing officers attempting to handcuff the 57-year-old before he was eventually detained on another flight to Los Angeles. The arrest comes amid heightened scrutiny of ICE operations following two deadly shootings by ICE officers within a week of each other.

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Sydney's property market is experiencing a significant downturn, with home values falling in nine out of ten suburbs. Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have triggered price drops ranging from 4% in Redfern to 18% in Darling Point, with Edgecliff recording the steepest fall at 17%. First home buyers are taking advantage of the declining prices to enter the market, while investor activity has notably decreased since the May budget announcement.

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A 34-year-old man named Jack Cheung was fatally shot in an ambush in the driveway of his Carlingford home in the early morning hours. Exclusive drone footage captured the hitman fleeing the scene in a stolen Porsche SUV, crashing into another vehicle on North Rocks Road before escaping. Police have recovered the getaway vehicle in South Wentworthville and have told residents they are close to apprehending the killer.

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The Albanese government has announced measures to combat Islamophobia following Special Envoy Aftab Malik's report, which documented rising hatred including graffiti, vandalism and pig's heads left at mosques. The Prime Minister rejected the report's most controversial recommendation to amend terrorism laws, but is implementing an education taskforce, training programs, mental health funding and improved reporting pathways to the Australian Federal Police. The government used the announcement to criticise One Nation leader Pauline Hanson over her April podcast comments describing Islam as an ideology based on terrorism, while Hanson faces scrutiny over her taxpayer-funded trip to Italy and the UK.

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The Adelaide Crows have secured three consecutive wins, including a crucial victory against the Sydney Swans in challenging conditions at the SCG. The Crows, who finished as minor premiers last year before exiting in straight sets, will move to third or fourth position on the ladder depending on the Hawks' weekend result. The Swans have now lost their last three games against top six sides, including defeats to Fremantle, Brisbane, Geelong and Adelaide, though they remain a talent-stacked team expected to be competitive in September finals.

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The Sydney Roosters secured their fourth consecutive win against Melbourne Storm in a grinding defensive battle, despite missing key players James Tedesco, Robert Toyer and Lindsay Collins. Cronulla Sharks maintained their top-four position with a narrow two-point victory over Newcastle Knights, demonstrating their credentials as potential premiership contenders a decade after their last grand final triumph. Storm's season faces significant challenges following injuries to Cam Munster, Jerome Hughes and Will Warbrick, who suffered a suspected ruptured Achilles tendon in his final game before joining the Warriors.

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The One Nation leader will sit down with the program, airing Sunday night at 8.45pm AEST.

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Two Australian teenagers, Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, died from methanol poisoning at a hostel in Laos. After two years, no serious charges will be laid, with only a distillery owner potentially facing three months imprisonment. The victims' mothers are advocating for travel awareness and urging tourists to avoid Laos, recommending precautions such as drinking only sealed bottled beverages and knowing the symptoms of methanol poisoning.

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Lance Thompson, a former rugby league forward who played for the Dragons and Cronulla Sharks, died in 2018 at age 40 from diabetic ketoacidosis, a deadly complication of type 1 diabetes. His daughter Shalice found him unresponsive and is now speaking publicly during National Diabetes Week to raise awareness about the disease, which affects 2 million Australians. She urges people to take diabetes seriously and emphasises the importance of proper management, including insulin pumps, which her father wished he had used.

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A 35-year-old man, Jack Cheung, was shot dead in his driveway at Carlingford in an execution-style attack, with police discovering a GPS tracking device attached to his vehicle. Royal flying doctor, Rodney Mcredmond, pleads guilty to an unlawful sexual relationship with a child under the age of 17. Five teens have been arrested in Gold Coast after an alleged hold-up attempt overnight. Police were called to the Helensvale Tavern after the females allegedly attempted to rob the drive-thru.

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A Toyota Yaris rear-ended another vehicle stopped at traffic lights on Goulay Road in Caroline Springs, Melbourne's west. The collision was captured on camera, showing the Toyota failing to slow down as it careered towards the stationary car. The 19-year-old driver of the Yaris was hospitalised, while the other driver escaped injury.

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Victoria's Chief Commissioner Mike Bush physically intervened in two separate crime incidents in Melbourne's CBD. He assisted officers in restraining an armed 32-year-old Brunswick man on Collins Street while on his way to work, and separately caught a shoplifter at a 7-Eleven on Swanston and Lonsdale streets. The police chief personally restrained the offenders in both incidents, with the shoplifter returning stolen goods after being confronted.

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