A state funeral is held in Perth for Bill Grayden, who is remembered as both a decorated World War II veteran and Western Australia’s longest-serving parliamentarian. The service takes place at St George’s Cathedral, where hundreds of mourners gather to farewell Grayden. Across tributes, Grayden is described as a long-serving civic leader and a “good and decent man,” reflecting on his public service and military service during the Second World War. Representatives and attendees acknowledge his long tenure in Parliament and his contributions to the community, with the ceremony presenting a formal recognition of his life and achievements. The funeral proceedings centre on remembrance for Grayden’s character and service, drawing together family, friends, and members of the public who come to mark his passing. The coverage from both outlets emphasizes the same core elements: the state funeral in Perth, his status as WA’s longest-serving MP, his role as a decorated WWII veteran, and the scale of public attendance.