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A Shakespearean portrayal of a retiring type

And being left cold by ICE.

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Many Herald journalists have received a Shakes caricature when they left the newsroom. This is the self-portrait he created as his last illustration for the Fitz Files when leaving the Herald in August 2024.

John Shakespeare’s illustrations captured the vibe. Here’s a handful of the 20,000 he filed

John Shakespeare, one of Australia’s most loved newspaper artists, completed as many as 20,000 illustrations in his 39 years at the Herald. He died on Monday of cancer, aged 63. Here are some examples of his colourful, humorous, incisive and groundbreaking work over the years.

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The dawning of an elephantine era

It’s just lucky our readers are thick-skinned.

Eric Bauza is now the voice behind iconic Looney Tunes characters like Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, Tweety and Sylvester.

‘That’s not all, folks!’ The voice actor taking Looney Tunes back to its roots

Eric Bauza has always loved cartoons. Now, he’s the voice of his all-time favourite.

  • Nell Geraets
Ann Telnaes’s original cartoon that was rejected by the editor of The 
 Washington Post.

Is this the end of the political cartoonist?

It has always been a fraught job. Good cartoonists push boundaries and delight or upset people, but is there still a place for them in the digital age?

  • Jordan Baker
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Best of cartoons, February 3, 2025

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

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Bluey’s 28-minute episode The Sign is the most watched program of all time on BVOD.

How many Bluey episodes is too many?

The social media ban will come as a relief for many parents. But what about babies, toddlers and small children, and their relationship with screens?

  • David Swan
Sunny Leunig speaking at his father’s memorial service at St Paul’s Cathedral

Leunig, artist of little people, is farewelled at a mighty cathedral

Michael Leunig, one of Australia’s most loved cartoonists for more than half a century, is farewelled at Melbourne’s St Paul’s Cathedral.

  • Tony Wright
Sunny Leunig (right), with his brother and father, Michael Leunig.

Michael Leunig was my father. He didn’t want a state funeral, but he didn’t deserve to be ignored

Dad’s work meant a great deal to a great many people. It seems appropriate that his contribution be recognised by the government.

  • Sunny Leunig
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Best of cartoons, January 20, 2025

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

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