Father of Hare-Clark in Canberra
Migrant and campaigner who helped create the capital's unique voting system.
Obituaries
In Passing
Frank Vincent, Maurice Bluestein, Louise Hay
Gay rights activist whose same-sex marriage fight led to US landmark ruling
On the day of the 2015 ruling, Edith Windsor gave a celebratory party. "I'm thrilled, I'm absolutely thrilled," she told The New Yorker as guests crowded her apartment.
Ballet dancer whose life was turned upside down by Vivien Leigh
A casual conversation in Sydney between two actors, one famous, the other on the brink of fame, changed everything for the ballet dancer, Tamara Tchinarova.
Fashion house businessman and partner of Saint Laurent
Before Yves Saint Laurent died of brain cancer, aged 71, a deathbed ceremony made him and Bergé civil partners under the law.
Country singer avoided 'love triangle or boozer songs'
There are in fact three things in life that are certain. Along with death and taxes is the inescapable fact that your mum loves Don Williams.
Co-founder of jazz rock group Steely Dan
Becker, always an intimidating interviewee, described his style of humour as "dense, rye-bread, cynical, wise-ass New Yorker".
Passionate sports journalist who elevated football from sidelines
Cockerill earned the one thing he most desired from his peers and those who shared his passion for football. Respect.
Lawyer championed rights of the disabled
Despite her own deafness, Elena Down became a leading legal expert in developing agreements safeguarding the rights of disabled people.
Popular presenter preserved by protests
When ABC management decided to retrench presenter Clive Stark in 1993, they weren't prepared for the deluge of protests from his loyal listeners.
Doctor paved new ground for women
When Margaret Henderson won a place at university in the 1930s, her father decided medicine was the most likely profession to offer her parity with men.
Long life of hard work inspired sculpture
Ben Kelly, an Irish-born migrant who spent many years of hard work in quarries, was not the usual type of person to inspire a monumental piece of public sculpture.
Visionary hotelier changed the industry
Hotelier Ralph Sierakowski realised that the days of the "six o'clock swill" had to end, and his vision helped to usher in a new era of professionalism in the industry of providing food and drink.
In Passing
Sonny Burgess, Professor Dame Margaret Turner-Warwick, Jack Perry
Wildlife filmmaker scarred by attacks from a hippo, an adder and a gorilla
Alan Root, a wildlife filmmaker who splashed through crocodile-infested rivers, piloted hot-air balloons over stampeding wildebeests and lost a "Coke bottle"-sized chunk of his calf to an angry hippopotamus, all while producing nearly two dozen acclaimed nature documentaries,has died aged 80.
The Holocaust and adversity backdrops of a 71-year all-conquering love affair
War and displacement shaped the lives of many Australians. For some the past is an inescapable burden. For some it is a springboard into defiance, a reminder to not be crushed by adversity, that setbacks can be conquered.
Director of Texas Chainsaw Massacre had audience vaulting out of cinema seats
Tobe Hooper, the film director, who has died aged 74, captivated and horrified audiences with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a 1974 sleeper hit that, as one critic put it, "did for motorised wood-cutting tools what Jaws did for sharks".
Amateur spy who charmed Germans to divulge details of V1 development
Jeannie de Clarens, an amateur spy who passed a wealth of information to the British about the development of the V1 and V2 rockets during World War ll and survived stays in three concentration camps for her activities, has died in Montaigu, southeast of Nantes, France, aged 98.
American satirist inspired younger comedians such as Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy
John Lennon said that it was a prayer book given to him by Gregory that inspired him to write Imagine.
Woman of influence helped thousands of homeless
Nazha Saad was fearless and not afraid to stand up to any sort of bias, prejudice or misogyny.
Would anybody like to go to the Antarctic?
Charlie Bentley was the absolute polar scientist, going where nobody else had gone.
Farmer found joy in a shepherd's life
When a young Phil Roche watched sheep being dipped in the Yorkshire Dales, he little knew that he would find happiness many years later looking after sheep on the other side of the world.
Surgeon excelled in research and teaching
Professor John Ludbrook had a lifelong passion for knowledge, learning and languages.
Determined clerk championed the work of para-legals
Through hard work and perseverance, Charles Dickeson rose from junior office boy in a solicitor's office to make a substantial contribution to improving the education and raising the status of those carrying out complex legal work who did not have the formal academic qualifications.
Culture-lover's vision helped to revive a town
Berek Segan had a vision that led to an artistic and cultural revival of Castlemaine.
Comedian and 'towering figure in cinema' raised vast sums for charity
The phenomenal rise of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis was like nothing show business had seen before.
Neuroscientist made intriguing discovery in Einstein's brain
Diamond was sent four chunks - looking like sugar lumps, she recalled - in a mayonnaise jar in 1984.
In Passing
The 11th Duke of Beaufort, Fadwa Suleiman, Christian Millau
Music-lover was a ray of sunshine in Peninsula life
Susan (Sue) Mair, who contributed in many ways to the life and activities of the Mornington Peninsula, has died aged 82.
War veteran left an archive of memories
Gil Easton survived the World War II battles of Tobruk and Alamein, and brought back an archive of photographs which he donated to the people of Victoria.