James Valentine showed us what public broadcasting could be at its very best. It’s a legacy I hope to live up to | Jess McGuire
By Jess McGuire

The public grief is enormous but it keeps giving way to joy, to moments of hilarity that have stayed with listeners for years

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/24/james-valentine-abc-radio-public-broadcasting-excellence

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‘On his own terms’: James Valentine chose assisted dying but barriers remain for Australians wanting to access it
By Caitlin Cassidy

Applications for voluntary assisted dying are rising but Australia is the only nation that prevents the use of telehealth during the process

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/apr/23/james-valentine-voluntary-assisted-dying-barriers-australia-telehealth

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Rinehart’s $200m donation to convert homes for veterans welcomed by RSL – as it happened
By Luca Ittimani and Nick Visser (earlier)

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Australia news live: Rinehart’s $200m donation to convert homes for veterans welcomed by RSL; Minns says about a third of NDIS cuts will be in NSW
By Luca Ittimani (now) and Nick Visser (earlier)

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Australia news live: Albanese says his mother would have been eligible for the trimmed-down NDIS; Minns says about a third of cuts will be in NSW
By Luca Ittimani (now) and Nick Visser (earlier)

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Australia news live: Minns says about a third of those cut from NDIS will be in NSW and state can’t provide equivalent support
By Luca Ittimani (now) and Nick Visser (earlier)

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Australia news live: about a third of those to be cut from NDIS will be in NSW, premier predicts
By Nick Visser

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James Valentine, much-loved ABC radio presenter, dies aged 64
By Amanda Meade

Family reveal Valentine, who retired in February for treatment for a recurring cancer, used voluntary assisted dying

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/23/friends-and-former-colleagues-of-james-valentine-mourn-death-of-much-loved-abc-sydney-radio-presenter

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Australia news live: Ben Roberts-Smith allowed to contact ex-wife under changed bail conditions; Kiis FM ratings rise in Melbourne after Kyle & Jackie O departure
By Nick Visser

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