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National
Irish migrant was champion of rail workers
Under Walshe rates of pay went up and conditions on the job improved.
Nationals
'The greatest never': Former Nationals MP and country footy legend dies
Former Victorian Nationals MP Ron Best, widely regarded as one of best footballers to never play the game at highest level, has died after battle with cancer.
- by Rob Harris
National
A mentor to many and much-loved friend
Margot was a life affirming humanist, artist, environmentalist and scholar. But at the heart of it she was a deeply passionate member of a large and brilliant family who sustained her through loss and love.
- by Cheryl Dissanayake
National
A zest for life in the face of adversity
A creative, vibrant Viennese woman, Eva Marks’ indomitable spirit touched all who knew and loved her.
- by Caitlin Marks
National
Chamberlain Royal Commission judge was a 'lawyer's lawyer'
“His reputation for impartiality and fairness is second to none."
- by Malcolm Brown
Victoria
Began nurse training at The Alfred in 1948
War, music and medicine were the pillars shaping the lives of Lilli Stahr and her family.
- by Pru Cox
National
Politician's community passion sparked breakaway council
Robert Dunn leaves a legacy for environment and community on Sydney's northern beaches.
National
ASIO would assign him a secret mission
In 1963 Walter Charles Gibson received a telex at his office in the Nicholas Building, Flinders Lane. To his delight, it was an invitation from China to attend a trade fair in Beijing.
- by Sally Gibson
Vale
Helen Reddy, the roaring sound of feminism
The Australian singer, who became a global superstar on the back of her hit I Am Woman, has died in the US at the age of 78.
- by John Shand
National
Child psychiatrist dedicated to ADHD research
Florence Levy's study of development of bird song and its implications for neural models was truly innovative.