Blanche d’Alpuget wasn’t just Bob Hawke’s wife. She was a fierce intellect who only saw the good in people | Craig Emerson

Blanche was an enthusiast for Bob’s reconciliation with Paul Keating – and delighted in the restoration of their friendship Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Blanche d’Alpuget laughed a lot. She dwel