John Laws
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‘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
‘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
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 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 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
- Updated
- Vale
Talkback radio veteran John Laws dies aged 90
Politicians and celebrities have led tributes to the man known as the “Golden Tonsils”, who worked in radio for more than 70 years.
- Mostafa Rachwani, Calum Jaspan, James Massola and Jack Gramenz
John Laws: Showman, salesman, therapist and newsman
Laws was known as “Golden Tonsils”, opening his radio show on his golden microphone with the words “Hello world”. He went on to become one of Australia’s most influential broadcasters.
- John Stanley
- Opinion
- Five Minutes with Fitz
John Laws scores our PMs out of 10
There was no more familiar voice in Australian broadcasting than John Laws. At 90, he had lost none of his characteristic alpha male belligerence.
- Peter FitzSimons