Veteran Australian broadcaster and former senator Derryn Hinch dies at 82
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Derryn Hinch
Australia
July 10, 2026
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Derryn Hinch, a prominent and controversial Australian broadcaster and former senator, has died at 82. He was known for his advocacy for a public sex offender register and his long career in media.
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