They came to mourn Richo, but three of his 'mates' were missing
They came to mourn Richo, but three of his ‘mates’ were missing
australia.shafaqna.comGraham Richardson, the long-time Australian Labor figure and political powerbroker, died in November 2025 at age 76 after a battle with influenza and pneumonia. He was remembered with a state funeral in Sydney in December 2025 and is widely covered in Australian news outlets for his decades of influence in Canberra and on Sky News.[1][2][3][4][5]
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- Death and funeral: Richardson passed away on 8 November 2025; a state funeral was held on 9 December 2025 in Sydney.[1]
- Public acknowledgment: His death prompted tributes from political leaders and widespread media coverage in Australia, including reports on the state funeral attended by key figures.[2][3][5]
- Background: He was a prominent Labor powerbroker from the 1980s and 1990s, known as a kingmaker within the party, and later a broadcaster and author.[1]
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