Australian Famous Names Starting with Letter D

An Australian jurist and university administrator

An Australian jurist and university administrator

A New York-based Australian artist. He works predominantly in oil and acrylic on canvas, but also ma

A New York-based Australian artist. He works predominantly in oil and acrylic on canvas, but also makes works on paper, prints, sculptures and ceramics. He has a son who is believed to now reside in Amble, Northumberland in the North East region of England. His son is believed to be a DJ.In his travels before he arrived in Sydney in 1967 he developed a concept of what he wanted to achieve as an Australian artist. His dream was to express the anima, the life spirit or the essence of God in all nature. As an Australian artist he believed could bring the elements of Western Art together with an understanding and love for the cultures of Asia and the Australian Aborigine. He also felt that as Australia was closer to Asia than Europe it made sense to think about the art of Indian, Chinese and Japanese artists, and that one could not be an authentic articulate Australian artist without a love and respect for the artistic and spiritual expressions of the various Aboriginal peoples and cultures.

Is an Australian soccer player who currently plays as a left back for FC Twente in Holland's Eredivi

Is an Australian soccer player who currently plays as a left back for FC Twente in Holland's Eredivisie and for Australia. Carney went to Robert Townson Primary School in Campbelltown, New South Wales, along with Australian women's team member Heather Gar

Is a football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand at international level. He represented New

Is a football (soccer) player who represented New Zealand at international level. He represented New Zealand Under-17 at the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship, appearing in all three group games. Rayner made a solitary official international appearance fo

Was an English-born New Zealand cricketer who played for Otago. He was born in Huddersfield and died

Was an English-born New Zealand cricketer who played for Otago. He was born in Huddersfield and died in Melbourne. Rhodes made a single first-class appearance for the side, during the 1874-75 season, against Canterbury. From the tailend, he scored a duck

Is a New Zealand politician. He is a member of the Labour Party, and the sitting member of parliamen

Is a New Zealand politician. He is a member of the Labour Party, and the sitting member of parliament for New Lynn, West Auckland. He served as the Minister of Health and Minister for Communications and Information Technology for the Fifth Labour Governme

Is a former Australian cricketer who played in 9 Tests and 14 ODIs from 1985 to 1986. He also played

Is a former Australian cricketer who played in 9 Tests and 14 ODIs from 1985 to 1986. He also played for New South Wales, Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, and the Tasmanian Tigers.

Played 11 Tests and three One Day Internationals for New Zealand.

Played 11 Tests and three One Day Internationals for New Zealand.

An Australian poet and journalist.He attended Toowoomba Grammar School and studied at the University

An Australian poet and journalist.He attended Toowoomba Grammar School and studied at the University of Queensland and the University of Sydney.[2] He served in the Second World War on the Pacific front, and later worked as a journalist for the Brisbane Courier-Mail (1955-64). He lectured in English at the University of Queensland (1965-1969), and became the literary critic of the Brisbane Courier-Mail (1969-1980), and its literary editor (1980-1987).[3] A friend and mentor to many other Australian writers, Rowbotham also maintained extensive international connections, travelling frequently to the United States. Though lyrical in form, Rowbotham's poems are often concerned with history.

Served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. He headed New Zealand's fourth Labour Gov

Served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1984 to 1989. He headed New Zealand's fourth Labour Government, one of the most reforming administrations in his country's history, but one which did not always conform to traditional expectations of a social-democrat party. He had a reputation for cutting wit and eloquence.

Is an Australian football (soccer) player who currently plays for Melksham Town F.C. in the Western

Is an Australian football (soccer) player who currently plays for Melksham Town F.C. in the Western Football League Premier Division in England. He plays as a striker.He started his career in the old National soccer league (NSL) in Australia where he pla

Is an Australian academic.

Is an Australian academic.

Is a chess International Master from Brisbane, Australia.Late in 2007, David Smerdon achieved his th

Is a chess International Master from Brisbane, Australia.Late in 2007, David Smerdon achieved his third and final Grandmaster norm. However, before the Grandmaster Title can be awarded, he will need to achieve a FIDE rating of 2500.

Is an Australian sportsman who played VFL football with St Kilda and cricket for Victoria. Shepherd

Is an Australian sportsman who played VFL football with St Kilda and cricket for Victoria. Shepherd was recruited to St Kilda from Brighton Grammar and played four senior games with the club, two in 1976 and another two in 1977. The only goal of his career was kicked in a game against South Melbourne. In the 1982/83 Australian cricket season he made his debut for Victoria in a One day match against the touring Sri Lankan cricket team. His 43 not out from the middle order guided his side a six wicket victory. Two weeks later he made his Sheffield Shield debut, managing scores of 17 and 2 in a loss to South Australia, his only first-class match.

Is a former Australian sportsperson who represented the Wallabies in rugby union and played first-cl

Is a former Australian sportsperson who represented the Wallabies in rugby union and played first-class cricket with both Queensland in the Sheffield Shield and Canterbury in the Shell Trophy. Rathie made two appearances with Queensland in the 1970/71 Sheffield Shield season but didn't play at first-class level again for three years. An inside centre, he made his Test debut in a draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground on the 17th of June.

Is an Australian Professional Basket baller from Melbourne. He has had a long and distinguished care

Is an Australian Professional Basket baller from Melbourne. He has had a long and distinguished career, being part of 6 NBL Championships, the most amongst any NBL basketball player

Is a coach and retired Australian association football player. He moved to Australia as a young chil

Is a coach and retired Australian association football player. He moved to Australia as a young child. He began his professional career with Adelaide City in 1981, and made his Australia debut against Taiwan that same year. He made 44 appearances for the

Is a frequent commentator on issues of spirituality in Australia

Is a frequent commentator on issues of spirituality in Australia

Is an Australian football (soccer) player. He plays as a central defender for WA state league club C

Is an Australian football (soccer) player. He plays as a central defender for WA state league club Cockburn City.David was an Australian youth international and was an Australian schoolboy international in 1999. David helped the Australia under 20 team

An Australian writer

An Australian writer

A right-handed batsman, Gregory was the Australian captain for the first three recognised Test match

A right-handed batsman, Gregory was the Australian captain for the first three recognised Test matches between England and Australia in March and April 1877 and January 1879.

Was an Australian cricketer, broadcaster and coach of the Victorian cricket team. An aggressive left

Was an Australian cricketer, broadcaster and coach of the Victorian cricket team. An aggressive left-handed batsman, Hookes usually batted in the middle order. His international career got off to a sensational start in the Centenary Test at Melbourne in 1977 when he hit England captain Tony Greig for five consecutive boundaries, but a combination of circumstances ensured that he never became a regular in the Australian team. He wrote in his autobiography, "I suspect history will judge me harshly as a batsman because of my modest record in 23 Tests and I can't complain about that".[1]

Is an Australian politician, currently representing the Fong Lim in the Northern Territory Legislati

Is an Australian politician, currently representing the Fong Lim in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly for the Country Liberal Party since the 2008 election. Prior to this, he had represented the same party at Federal level as a member for the Au

Is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for the Auckland Aces. He was born in Newman, Western Australia

Is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for the Auckland Aces. He was born in Newman, Western Australia.

Is an Australian academic, specialising in international relations and terrorism

Is an Australian academic, specialising in international relations and terrorism