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"Political legend" Bob Hawke dies at 89

Former prime minister Bob Hawke died at his home in Sydney, aged 89.

Former prime minister Bob Hawke died at his home in Sydney, aged 89. Source: AAP

Labor's longest-serving Prime Minister Bob Hawke has died.


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By Brett Mason, Amy Hall

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Labor's longest-serving Prime Minister Bob Hawke has died.



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