Ray Wilkie, former meterologist and Network Ten weather presenter, has died at age 98. Brisbane 4BC radio presenter Spencer Howson reported the news from Wilkie’s son on Saturday night. Wilkie’s interest in meteorology was sparked during his days with the RAAF in England and Europe during World War II. After graduating with a Bachelor of …
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May 18 2023
Obituary: Mary Fitzgerald (Parker)
Mary Fitzgerald, one of the first TV presenters on Melbourne television, has died in hospital in Melbourne after a short illness, surrounded by family. Born Mary Parker in England, she grew up in Melbourne after her family relocated to Australia. One of her brothers was Michael Parker, who went on to be private secretary for …
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Apr 02 2023
Obituary: Swami Sarasvati
Swami Sarasvati, the yoga expert and instructor who pioneered yoga on Australian television, has died. Her son, Sanjay, posted a tribute on Facebook last week: I am writing to share the incredible legacy left by my mother, Swami Sarasvati, who passed away on Monday. While we mourn her loss, we are also filled with an …
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Feb 01 2023
Obituary: Gary Fenton
Gary Fenton, a former senior executive at the Seven and Nine networks, has died. He was a programming director at HSV7, Melbourne as far back as 1976. In 1988, when still in the programming role, he told The Herald newspaper: “It’s treading a fine line trying to come up with a schedule, and programs within …
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Jan 28 2023
Obituary: Diana Fisher
Diana Fisher, royal commentator and TV panellist, has died at the age of 91. She had been admitted to hospital in Sydney earlier in the week following a two-year battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Born in the UK as Diana Davis, her first job was at the BBC, where she stayed for eight years and met …
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