Obituaries
A formidable woman of integrity and devotion
Many who knew feisty Holocaust survivor and archivist Ursula Flicker tell of her prickly personality and high expectations but also of their love and respect for her. Her loyalty and dedication will be hard to match.
- Helen Forgasz
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Exceptional broadcaster was European at heart
Alongside famous artists and performers, Julie Copeland interviewed remarkable figures such as Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi and former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
- Peter Mares
I’ve met many famous directors, but I’ll never forget David Lynch
Behind the movies, painting and meditation, David Lynch was a gifted director whose work leaves us with more questions about ourselves than it answers.
- Michael Idato
Towering intellectual leader was highly respected across church
Dr Keith Rayner steered the Anglican Church of Australia through the 1990s, it what was perhaps its most turbulent decade.
- Muriel Porter
Teacher allowed pupils a say in how they were taught
Colin Moyle late in life reflected on why he had what he considered to be a lucky and an exciting career in education.
- Robyn Whiteley
Socialite dubbed ‘Bride of Wildenstein’ for extreme plastic surgery dies aged 84
Jocelyn Wildenstein embarked on her cosmetic odyssey to win back the affections of her billionaire husband, but her efforts proved counterproductive.
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‘Unforgettable’: Footy mourns Geelong champion who discovered some of the game’s greats
Some of the biggest names in Australian rules football have paid tribute to Geelong great, Michael Turner.
- Danny Russell
Unusually cosmopolitan Australian trade unionist
Andrea Maksimovic’s great impact was on the social fabric of Australia’s left. Her talents for friendship and building unlikely communities inspired many in the movement that survives her.
- Jon Symons and Jess Whyte
Passionate for the natural world, music and art
Charles Colman seemed to live many lives in addition to his professional careers in music and painting: solo bushwalking and camping, preserving the environment, bird watching, plant knowledge, gardening, family man, conversationalist, cooking and travelling.
- Dorothy Williams
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Michael Leunig was my hero – then he became my colleague and friend
Behind the whimsy, the legendary and sometimes controversial cartoonist was brave, supportive and always up for a natter.
- Jim Pavlidis
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