Twice jailed for breaching suppression orders, Hinch was relentless in his pursuit of sex offenders and was elected to the Senate on a law-and-order platform

Pathologist and athlete who was Australian of the year in 2024 underwent a bold experimental treatment after devastating brain cancer diagnosis

Remembering Babylon was shortlisted for the Booker prize but none of his novels were made into films because, he said, ‘almost nothing happens’

Valentine, who announced on-air he had cancer in 2024, nurtured a deep connection with his audience as the voice of the afternoon program for more than 20 years

Roberts, who introduced the term ‘welcome to country’, held multiple positions across decades in which she promoted Indigenous culture

Unapologetically provocative broadcaster’s ability to connect with his audience significantly influenced talkback radio

Renowned for wrangling factions in the Hawke government, and as an effective environment minister, the politician made ‘whatever it takes’ his mantra

Dr Jane Goodall’s revolutionary research into the behaviours of chimpanzees in their natural habitat changed our perception of wild animals.

Stratton brought Australia’s movies to the world and the world’s movies to Australia, forming an unforgettable TV partnership with Margaret Pomeranz

Despite being uncredited for her role in launching what became a global craze, Joan Anderson was just ‘happy to bring so much joy to people’

Obituary: the glamorous model also had successful careers as editor, TV presenter and fashion designer, bringing sophistication into Australian homes

Stolen from her mother at the age of two, O’Donoghue became a nationally admired leader and champion for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Maguire, himself brought up in dire poverty, deployed charisma and tireless activism in the cause of the ‘unloved and unlovely’

Cardinal was acquitted on appeal of child sexual abuse charges but remained tarnished by his response to paedophile priests over decades

Wendy Jenkins, who has died aged 70, took some unpromising typed pages from a pile of unsolicited manuscripts and was immediately captivated

<strong>Obituary:</strong> Aboriginal actor and activist overcame abuse and incarceration to become one of the nation’s most respected and cherished Elders

<strong>Obituary:</strong> Durham’s distinctive voice took the quartet to international fame in the 1960s, before she forged a successful solo career

<strong>Obituary: </strong>the journalist and broadcaster paved the way for women and became a passionate and generous mentor to young rural and regional reporters

<strong>Obituary: </strong>Television host whose mild manner and mellifluous voice entertained the country’s audiences for 60 years is dead

At a time when the world is facing uncertainty and fear, the remarkable compassion of this selfless Australian woman's life shines a light into the darkness.