Mourners remembered Baird’s humour,sense of joy and love for his friends and family in an emotional memorial service in Melbourne.
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.
Michael O’Shea led the Australian Workers Union during the bitter dispute over shearing equipment during the 1980s.
“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.
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”.
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.
The CEO and founder of Queensland alternative clothing brand Black Milk has died in an accident while on holiday.
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.
Kelvin Kiptum,whose impact on long-distance running has been compared to Usain Bolt’s breakthrough in sprinting,died on Sunday night.
The 24-year-old’s coach also died in the road accident in western Kenya,according to fellow runner Milcah Chemos.
Media executive Harold Mitchell left an indelible mark on Australia.