Australia commemorates Anzac day Vale Barry Humphries

Legendary Australian comedian Barry Humphries (right) has died at the age of 89 His family has said he “never lost his brilliant mind” even at the end While Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has remembered him as the “brightest star in the galaxy" and King Charles said he was "saddened" by the tragic news

Humphries – famed for iconic comedy characters like Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson – died on Saturday following recent health issues caused by a broken hip. Just weeks ago, Humphries had spoken of the “ridiculous reason” behind the health ailment that would ultimately claim his life.

His wife Lizzie was at his side as were his daughters Emily and Tessa while his UK based sons Rupert and Oscar flew in to join them His ten grandchildren were also present when he passed.

With over seventy years on the stage, he was an entertainer to his core, touring up until the last year of his life and planning more shows Although he may be best remembered for his work in theatre, he was a painter, author, poet, collector and lover of Art in all its forms He was also a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend and confidant to many

Born in 1934, Humphries started his comedy career in 1953 when he was still in his teens, joining the newly-formed Melbourne Theatre Company and debuting a character that would soon become a legend in her own right: Purple-haired Melbourne housewife, Edna Everage.

A prolific actor and writer across stage, film and television, Humphries' international career skyrocketed when he relocated to London in the 1960s Humphries' film career began with the 1967 Peter Cook movie Bedazzled and continued through 1972's The Adventures of Barry McKenzie, 1981's Shock Treatment, 1997's Spice World, and 2003's Finding Nemo gratitude Just as they stepped for us, we must step up for them ” The prime minister said it was also important to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who donned the khaki “fought harder for Australia than Australia was sometimes willing to fight for them”

Wreckage from Australia's worst maritime disaster found after 81 years

The wreckage from Australia's worst maritime disaster that killed more Australians than any other has been found, 81 years on The shipwreck of the Montevideo Maru was found more than 4000m below the surface of the ocean off the coast of the Philippines

The Montevideo Maru was sunk by a US submarine, with around 1000 Australians on board