This Month
Economic ‘giant’ Max Corden dies, aged 96
One of Australia’s most influential economists, he was the intellectual thought leader behind cutting tariff protection in the 1970s and ’80s to help deliver today’s economic prosperity.
- John Kehoe
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Bill Hayden had an ear for fun and a touch for political wizardry
Two decisions Bill Hayden made changed the course of Australian political history and one of them was a masterstroke for Labor and the country.
- Geoff Kitney
Vale Bill Hayden, a complex high achiever who helped shape Australia
Moody and often difficult, Bill Hayden played a major role ushering in reforms including Medicare, opening up the economy, and Australia’s engagement with Asia.
- Andrew Clark
September
Harry Potter actor Michael Gambon dies
The deep-voiced actor had a career spanning 50 years but gained fame among young people for his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore.
‘Extraordinary life’: Sporting icon Ron Barassi dies
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese led tributes to Ron Barassi, saying there was no more famous name in football.
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- Anna Harrington and Roger Vaughan
July
Provocative, gifted Irish star Sinead O’Connor dead at 56
The shaven-headed singer sparked controversy for her political stances and led an often-troubled private life but was acclaimed for her fierce, haunting music.
- Sylvia Hui
PMs, premiers, billionaires farewell ‘beloved Labor Party son’ Crean
Business and political heavyweights gathered at Melbourne’s St Paul’s Cathedral to farewell former Labor leader Simon Crean, who died last month aged 74.
- Patrick Durkin
June
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- Simon Crean
Tributes flow for former Labor leader Simon Crean
Australian Labor is mourning the death of Simon Crean, a Labor prince who never became king.
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- Tom McIlroy and AAP
May
Rock legend and voice of footy anthem Tina Turner dies
The US-born singer, who left a hardscrabble farming community and abusive relationship to become one of the top recording artists of all time, died on Wednesday.
- Mike Davidson
Allan Gyngell remembered as ‘finest mind’ in foreign policy
Spymaster, prime ministerial adviser, diplomat and thinker Allan Gyngell has died after a short battle with cancer.
- Andrew Tillett
MasterChef host Jock Zonfrillo dies aged 46, but the show will go on
The sudden death of MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo has a flow-on impact on the program, as well as broadcaster Network Ten and the show’s sponsors.
- Sam Buckingham-Jones
April
Tributes flow for ‘god of comedy’, ‘brightest star’
The legendary comedian kept his “brilliant mind, his unique wit and generosity of spirit” until the very end, his family said following his death on Saturday.
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- Michael Bailey
Acclaimed Australian artist John Olsen dead at 95
The Archibald, Wynn and Sulman prize winner, who has died in Sydney, had a much praised career that spanned more than 60 years.
February
Raquel Welch, actress and ’60s sex icon, dead at 82
When Playboy in 1998 named the 100 sexiest female stars of the 20th century, Welch came in third – right after Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield.
- Anita Gates
January
Jim Molan remembered as ‘one of the greatest’
The Liberal senator died at the age of 72 this month after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in 2021.
- Dominic Giannini
‘Giant void’ after soul singer Renee Geyer dies
The Australian music world is mourning singer and ARIA Hall of Famer Renee Geyer after her death from complications following hip surgery at the age of 69.
- Callum Godde and Duncan Murray
‘A patriot, an honourable man’: senator Jim Molan dies aged 72
The NSW senator and former major general died aged 72 after a battle with cancer, with tributes coming in from both sides of politics.
- Andrew Tillett
Pope praises Pell’s ‘perseverance in his hour of trial’
Pope Francis’ condolence telegram lauded the Australian for his religious conviction and his work on Vatican finances. It also referenced the child abuse saga.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Benedict’s lasting mark on papacy will be his resignation
For all his accomplishments and accolades, Pope Benedict, who died on Saturday AEDT, aged 95, will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign.
December 2022
Rags-to-riches Brazilian soccer legend Pele dies
The footballer, who rose from barefoot poverty to become the only man to win the World Cup three times as a player, died on Thursday at the age of 82.
- Gabriel Araujo
