Sydney Harbour Bridge flags at half-mast

Australian flags atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge are flying at half-mast at the request of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in respect of the passing of the president of Vanuatu.

His Excellency Womtelo Reverend Baldwin Lonsdale, 67, died suddenly on Saturday from a heart attack.

Mr Turnbull requested all flags at buildings occupied by Australian Government departments and affiliated agencies be flown at half-mast on Wednesday to honour the deceased president, according to News Ltd.