Obituary

Remembering Shirley Barrett: an offbeat and generous Australian director and writer
Barrett passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Sydney at age 60, following a battle with metastatic…

Olivia Newton-John remembered: an icon of screen and music
She was the rare performer whose career flourished through different phases, and who found success exploring many facets of her…

Vale Bob Parr OAM
Friends and colleagues will remember Bob Parr for his 'irrepressible love of life'.

Vale David Dalaithngu AM
We mourn the passing of the once-in-a-generation artist whose career included such landmark films as Walkabout, The Tracker and Charlie’s…

Vale Doug MacLeod
MacLeod, whose career spanned children's books and musical theatre to television comedy, is much missed.

Death of Adelaide producer David Lightfoot
Producer David Lightfoot died in hospital on Sunday 13 June after a series of heart related problems.

Vale Ian Richter, scenic artist
Ian Richter was 'a generous and gentle soul who loved the world and all its riches', according to Michelle McGahey…

Vale Lesley Stern
'An incomparable deflator of male egos and fantasies', Lesley Stern's vivid intellect made a big mark on the Australian film…

Vale Virginia Fraser
Melbourne artist Virginia Fraser is well remembered for her photo media works, her spirit to collaborate, advocacy for women artists…

Vale Bill Gavin
Screen executive Bill Gavin, known for some wonderful NZ films, cut his professional teeth in London and became a force…