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‘Make him proud’: Aussie hero farewelled

Colleagues have paid a special tribute to pioneering cancer specialist and former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer ahead of his memorial.

Professor Richard Scolyer farewelled at state memorial service | ABC News Top Stories - ABC listen

A state memorial service is taking place at the Sydney Opera House today to remember former Australian of the Year, Professor Richard Scolyer. US President Donald Trump's insisting the Strait of Hormuz remains open, despite Iran's claim to have closed it again, following renewed hostilities in the region. US Republican senator Lindsey Graham has died after a "brief and sudden illness", aged 71. Universities will be appearing at the Royal Commiss…

Final farewell for Richard Scolyer

The state memorial service for cancer campaigner Richard Scolyer will be held at the Sydney Opera House today.

Once little known outside medicine, Richard Scolyer will have a full house at state funeral

Richard Scolyer, Georgina Long, Sam Mostyn, Anthony Albanese, Chris Minns, Clint Bowen

State Memorial for Professor Richard Scolyer AO

It is an incredible honour for me to be here today in the Sydney Opera House to celebrate the life of Richard Scolyer AO.United within the walls of one great national treasure to celebrate the life of another national treasure. And what a truly remarkable life it was.In the great constellation of the Australian story, Richard was without question one of our bright stars.A medical revolutionary in the service of humanity.A man of courage, curiosi…