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Ian Heads, the ‘gentleman journalist’ of rugby league, dies aged 81
Described by ARLC chair Peter V’landys as ‘quite simply a doyen of rugby league journalism’, the former Sun-Herald columnist and author had been battling a long illness.
- by Andrew Webster
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Leader of AWU through ‘proxy war’ of turbulent shearers’ dispute
Michael O’Shea led the Australian Workers Union during the bitter dispute over shearing equipment during the 1980s.
- by Jack Ayoub
Iris Apfel, fashion icon known for her eye-catching style, dies at 102
“I’ll never be pretty, but it doesn’t matter,” said Iris Apfel. “I have something much better. I have style.” The textile expert, interior designer and late-in-life fashion celebrity known for her eccentric style has died, aged 102.
- by Beth J. Harpaz
Labor senator Linda White dies after health battle
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pays tribute to Victorian senator Linda White, who has died, as a “formidable and valued colleague” and a “devout supporter of working Australians”.
- by Olivia Ireland
Curb Your Enthusiasm star Richard Lewis dies, aged 76
The acclaimed comedian was named one of the top 50 stand-up comedians of all time, and one of the 20th Century’s most influential humourists.
- by Mark Kennedy
Fashion world mourns ‘visionary’ founder of Queensland-based label
The CEO and founder of Queensland alternative clothing brand Black Milk has died in an accident while on holiday.
- by Mikala Theocharous
Mystery men who visited marathon champion’s house before death arrested
Kenyan police confirmed four men had been detained after Kelvin Kiptum’s father called for a probe into a visit he said took place in the lead-up to Sunday’s fatal crash.
- by Ben Rumsby
Four ‘unidentified people’ were looking for marathon great in days before death, father says
Kelvin Kiptum, whose impact on long-distance running has been compared to Usain Bolt’s breakthrough in sprinting, died on Sunday night.
- by Jeremy Wilson
Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum killed in car crash
The 24-year-old’s coach also died in the road accident in western Kenya, according to fellow runner Milcah Chemos.
- by Tom Odula, Mutwiri Mutuota and Gerald Imray
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‘Before I finished my pitch, he gave me $500,000’: The life and times of Harold Mitchell
Media executive Harold Mitchell left an indelible mark on Australia.
- by Stephen Brook
‘National living treasure’ dedicated to improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
The academic and activist was a powerful advocate for Indigenous people who received numerous awards and recognition for her service.
- by Malcolm Brown