Obituaries
Kerry Greenwood had two burning ambitions in life. She achieved them both
The sharp mind and kind heart behind the long-running Miss Fisher series died late last month. Here, Kerry Greenwood’s partner of 40 years pays tribute to the famous author.
- David Greagg
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Before his career began, Val Kilmer made a telling choice. It showed in his films
A dramatic journeyman, Kilmer’s career was defined in many ways by the roles he knocked back.
- Michael Idato
‘Film hero’ part of the new wave of directors
Donald Crombie’s films such as Caddie, Cathy’s Child and The Irishman played a crucial role in shaping Australia’s cultural renaissance, fostered a new-found sense of confidence and identity.
- Justin Kurzel
World-renowned leader in women’s health
Henry Burger – endocrinologist, menopause pioneer, medical researcher – produced more than 600 research papers.
- Rob Clancy
Thumbs up, Craggy, a ceaseless advocate for a fair go
Labour historian David Cragg felt the calling early for union work and thought if he was going to be effective, he should get his hands dirty. He had unfrightened sympathy for the underdog.
- Michael Easson
Film pioneer set fire to screens and didn’t care if you hated her work
Corinne Cantrill was one half of a couple whose experimental works caught the world’s attention.
- Jake Wilson
Corruption campaigner never backed down from a fight
Roger Gyles conducted several royal commissions into industrial malfeasance: “You have to keep the pressure on.”
- Malcolm Brown
Brian Seidler: A master builder with a reputation for making things better
Growing up in a home designed by his cousin Harry Seidler sparked a life-long interest in mid-century design for this construction industry leader that made his own mark.
- Malcolm Brown
Major influence in emergency medicine practice
Edward Brentnall’s original patient triage system was slightly modified to become the Australasian Triage Scale, which is used today internationally.
- Allan Mawdsley and Robert Dunn
Gene Hackman never chased million-dollar roles, but his performances were priceless
Gene Hackman was the actor’s actor, that rare creature who lived uncomfortably in the spotlight.
- Michael Idato
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