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9 September 2026
Bob Hawke's widow Blanche D'Alpuget dies aged 82: Her final message for Australia
Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke's widow and a prolific Australian writer Blanche D'Alpuget has died at the age of 82. The award-winning author asked her family to share her final message to Australia.
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