Federal politics: A key monarchist has demanded Greens leader Adam Bandt apologise for an "insensitive" post calling for a republic hours after Queen Elizabeth's death.
Federal politics: The introduction of legislation to create a federal anti-corruption watchdog will be delayed after Queen Elizabeth's death prompted the next sitting of Parliament to be cancelled.
Analysis: The Queen's eldest son is already King - he is King Charles III. The reign begins the moment the previous monarch dies. It does not wait for the coronation.
Courts: A Gowrie man has been granted bail after being charged with one of Australia's most serious federal child sex crimes, which alleges he encouraged child sexual activity overseas.
Health: The ACT has recorded a significant decrease in active COVID cases, after the infectious period was shortened by two days, on the last day the government will release daily data.
Age of the Dragon | Opinion: Foreign companies are losing enthusiasm for investing in China. This is a big part of a trend in which the country is gradually becoming disconnected from the rest of the world, writes Bradley Perrett.
Courts: A woman who thrust her foot into the chest of a police officer has pleaded guilty to a number of offences she committed while on methamphetamine.
Sport: Poland's world No.1 Iga Swiatek will play Tunisia's tennis history-maker Ons Jabeur in the US Open final on Sunday morning (AEST) after contrasting semi-final victories today.
Currency: The Royal Australian Mint's online shop was flooded with customers on Friday morning, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced overnight.