Matches, Hatches, Dispatches

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Garr died Tuesday in Los Angeles, more than twenty years after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, her manger Marc Gurvitz told CNN.

She first shared her diagnosis publicly in a 2002 interview with CNN in an effort raise awareness for others living with MS.

Teri also played Phoebe Abbott, the estranged mother of Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow) and Ursula Buffay, in Friends.

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She once guest starred in an episode of MASH.

The beloved drummer and guitarist performed in the cult Melbourne indie rock band Underground Lovers from 1990 until his tragic passing.

Richard and his bandmates won an ARIA Award in 1992 for Best New Talent.

They were also nominated in 1996 for Best Independent Release for their album Rushall Station.

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Journalist Matt Peacock, who had a decades long career at ABC News, has died.

Peacock was the chief political correspondent for current affairs in Canberra, as well as the broadcaster’s foreign correspondent in London, Washington and New York. He worked for radio programs AM, The World Today and PM, specialising in politics, environment and science.

He worked in regional Australia for seven years, reporting on issues impacting Aboriginal and remote communities. He was also a former ABC Board member.

Peacock authored several books, including Asbestos: Work as a Health Hazard and The Forgotten People — a History of Australia’s South Sea Islanders.

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Statement from ABC chair Kim Williams

The ABC is deeply saddened to hear we have lost Matt Peacock. Since starting at the ABC as a cadet in 1973 he was dedicated to pursuing the health impacts of asbestos in different communities, defending the marginalised and giving a voice to people who needed their story to be told. Our audiences trusted him and knew him as a courageous and principled journalist who pursued those who hid from their responsibilities.

He loved the ABC and believed in its integrity and standards, and he urged his colleagues to uphold these values without compromise. Matt further represented these values as staff elected ABC Board member from 2013 where he tirelessly advocated for the role of the ABC and the importance of the journalism it delivered. After retiring from the ABC, he was just as vocal as a member of the ABC Alumni.

We will miss his friendship and advice. Our sincere condolences go to his family and friends.


There was a two-minute tribute to Matt Peacock on ABC Radio current affairs show PM today.

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Sad to report the passing of one of our own - Edward (Ted) Thirkill (@ethirkill45) passed away on Monday.

Edward posted frequently in the radio forums about Logan FM and the Brisbane radio ratings

Vale Edward

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