Blanche D'Alpuget
Blanche D'Alpuget is an Australian author and biographer, best known for her literary works and for being the wife of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke. She has recently made headlines for her transition into crime fiction with her new novel, 'The Bunny Club,' which explores the dark side of fame and the complexities of human relationships. D'Alpuget is celebrated for her eloquence and insight, and she often reflects on her late husband's charismatic leadership and their enduring love story.
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Recent news mentions
Blanche d’Alpuget, wife of the late Bob Hawke, was spotted at the funeral.
The who’s who of Australia’s political class mourned the ‘Senator for Kneecaps’
Australia· 2025-12-09
Blanche d'Alpuget is a writer and the subject of a new book about her life.
Blanche d’Alpuget’s relationship with Bob Hawke is probably the least interesting thing about herAustralia· 2025-10-28
Blanche is portrayed as a very successful writer with an incredible life, despite being often underrated by others.
The public assumptions about Blanche d’Alpuget that make her schoolfriend ‘so angry’Australia· 2025-10-23
Blanche D'Alpuget explains her transition to writing crime fiction after the loss of her husband, Bob Hawke.
Six years after losing her husband Bob Hawke, Blanche d’Alpuget explains why she has turned to crimeAustralia· 2025-04-05
