62-year-old Judith Whelan, former editor of The Sydney Morning Herald and trailblazer for women in media, passed away.

Judith Whelan, former editor of The Sydney Morning Herald and ABC senior executive, passed away at 62, remembered as a trailblazer for women in media and a staunch advocate for quality journalism. Whelan was one of only three women to hold the editor position at the Herald in its 193-year history, and edited Good Weekend magazine for seven years, earning a reputation as a dynamic and successful leader.