Fenner, 95, scientist 26 November – Kevin Parry, 77, businessman 6 December – Norman Hetherington, 89, cartoonist and creator of Mr. Squiggle 7 December – Gus Mercurio, 82, actor 8 December – John James, 76, Australian rules footballer 13 December – James Dibble, 87, television presenter 14 December – Ruth Park, 93, author 15 December – Stan "Pops" Heal, 90, Australian rules footballer 16 December – Reg Hope, 83, Tasmanian politician 16 December – Ruth Park, 93, writer 25 December – Gavin Brown, 68, academic 25 December – Maurice Rioli, 53, Australian rules footballer See also 2010 in Australian literature 2010 in Australian television List of Australian films of 2010 References Years of the 21st century in Australia