Biographer Blanche d'Alpuget dies

Blanche d'Alpuget, an acclaimed biographer known for her work on Bob Hawke, has died.

Why it mattersD'Alpuget's legacy shows how a partner of a major political figure can build a substantial career of their own.

AustraliaAustralians lose a significant cultural figure whose biographical works shaped understanding of Bob Hawke's life and Australian political history.

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Blanche d'Alpuget, who wrote Bob Hawke's biography, dies at 82

The award-winning Australian author and biographer of Bob Hawke died from complications of influenza.

Why it mattersD'Alpuget was one of Australia's most accomplished authors, and her biography of Hawke shaped how Australians understood their political past.