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Bill Hughes: Aussie TV pioneer who directed A Country Practice, McLeod's Daughters, Packed to the Rafters and more dies aged 79: 'He was never afraid to bend the rules'


Australian producer Bill Hughes passed away in Doonan, Queensland during the early hours of the morning on April 7.

Bill is survived by his partner Tonia, first wife Ellen, brother John, son Justin, grandson Max, and his stepchildren Kia and Chris from his second marriage. Bill is survived by his partner Tonia, first wife Ellen, brother John, son Justin, grandson Max, and his stepchildren Kia and Chris from his second marriage Finally, when the Logie Award-winner left the studio, he spent up to sixty years directing a slew of very popular TV miniseries and serial shows.

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