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John Laws’ estate is auctioning off many of his artworks and antiques.

John Laws’ antiques and golden bling sell for millions at auction

Bidding was fast at three live auctions for the broadcaster’s watch collection and fine art, classic furniture, antiquities and French mantel clocks.

  • Linda Morris

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John Laws’ estate is auctioning off many of his artworks and antiques.

‘Unabashedly luxurious’: John Laws’ art and antiquities collection up for auction

The estate of the late broadcaster and his wife, Caroline, has also announced major cultural gifts to the Art Gallery of NSW and Powerhouse Museum.

  • Linda Morris
Paul Keating’s warning of a banana republic transformed Australia’s economic debate.

‘That remark burst from me like a truth fountain’: Keating’s kitchen phone call that changed the economy

It was a radio interview that went around the world. Forty years ago, Paul Keating uttered the words “banana republic” and changed the Australian economy.

  • Shane Wright
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Good will peddling

That’s just how the kids roll.

Surgeon Munjed Al Muderis at the Federal Court last year.

‘No shorts, tank tops or flip-flops’: Al Muderis headed for Florida courts

The controversial orthopaedic surgeon was pulled over by police while allegedly speeding in his brand-new grey Porsche.

  • Gemma Grant and Kishor Napier-Raman
John Laws’ coffin at St Andrew’s Cathedral, flanked by his golden microphones.

‘Be kind to each other’: Celebrities, politicians and avid listeners farewell Golden Tonsils

John Laws’ state funeral held to honour the radio veteran reflected the exquisite cross-section of Australians to whom he appealed or held sway.

  • Harriet Alexander
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John Laws was known as “golden tonsils” for his distinctive voice.

John Laws state funeral as it happened: Russell Crowe, John Williamson lead tributes as Australian radio broadcaster farewelled in St Andrew’s Cathedral service

Follow our live coverage as the late broadcaster John Laws is remembered with a state funeral at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney.

  • Angus Thomson
Barnaby Joyce arrives at John Laws’ funeral on Wednesday.

Barnaby Joyce stole the show from Hollywood star Russell Crowe at John Laws’ funeral

It was a who’s who of politicians, media and celebrities at John Laws’ state funeral.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman
John Laws was known as “golden tonsils” for his distinctive voice.

John Laws will be farewelled at a state funeral on Wednesday. Here’s what to expect

Here’s what to expect ahead of the funeral, and a quick history of the state services observed in Australia.

  • Daniel Lo Surdo
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When Skippy met Lawsie

And mum met Gough.