Marie Bashir
Marie Bashir is a distinguished Australian medical doctor and former Governor of New South Wales, known for her contributions to public health and her role in advancing the welfare of the community. She has been recognized for her leadership and dedication to various social causes throughout her career, making her an influential figure in both the medical and public service sectors. Recently, her name has gained attention as the Boeing 737 air tanker named after her is set to become the first jet aircraft to land at Sydney’s new international airport during an emergency exercise on October 28.
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James Valentine attended Dame Marie Bashir’s state funeral.
ABC broadcaster on cancer, family, his long career and ‘getting away with it for all those years’
Australia· 2026-02-14
Dame Marie Bashir is celebrated as a beloved former governor of New South Wales.
The NRL can do nothing to stop rugby’s raids. And more stars may followAustralia· 2026-02-07
Marie Bashir was known for her championing of the dispossessed and the disadvantaged.
Sydney stops to farewell luminaryAustralia· 2026-02-04
Marie Bashir is remembered for her contributions to the democratic and civic life of Australia.
Marie Bashir (1930-2026), gente que dá esperança | In memoriam
Portugal· 2026-02-01Dame Marie Bashir, the first female governor of NSW, died aged 95 on Tuesday.
Dame Marie Bashir, first female governor of NSW, dies aged 95Australia· 2026-01-20
The reading rooms are named after Marie Bashir, which are now enhanced with a new void for better lighting.
State Library of NSW’s $15 million upgrade to Macquarie Street wingAustralia· 2025-12-08
The Marie Bashir is a Boeing 737 air tanker that will be the first jet aircraft to land at Western Sydney Airport.
First jet aircraft to land at Sydney’s new airport as testing ramps upAustralia· 2025-10-01
