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9 September 2026

Haunting words of Bob Hawke's widow Blanche d'Alpuget resurface after her death: 'Once you're on the other side, it's glorious'

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Haunting words of Bob Hawke's widow Blanche d'Alpuget resurface after her death: 'Once you're on the other side, it's glorious'

The family of the award-winning writer confirmed on Wednesday that she had died, aged 82, following complications from influenza.

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