Leader of AWU through ‘proxy war’ of turbulent shearers’ dispute

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.

  • byJack Ayoub

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Activist fought hunger in poor New York communities for 50 years

Activist fought hunger in poor New York communities for 50 years

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Exceptional rear admiral was last survivor of torpedoed HMS Repulse

Exceptional rear admiral was last survivor of torpedoed HMS Repulse

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Comedian and actor Richard Lewis dies aged 76

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Record of great service to Ansett and Australian aviation

Record of great service to Ansett and Australian aviation

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The actor handpicked to play Miss Moneypenny in ‘rogue’ Bond picture

The actor handpicked to play Miss Moneypenny in ‘rogue’ Bond picture

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Tireless campaigner for cultural diversity in the arts

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Child who escaped Nazi regime flourished as eminent lawyer

Child who escaped Nazi regime flourished as eminent lawyer

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Author’s work resonated a life with more than a fair share of tragedy

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Pioneer set standard for mining optimisation

Pioneer set standard for mining optimisation

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