Neighbours and A Country Practice star Joan Sydney dies age 86

Sydney, who was the older sister of actress Maggie King, became a household name after starring in A Country Practice as no-nonsense character Matron Margaret Sloane

Joan Sydney. File Picture

Star of screen and stage Joan Sydney has been remembered as “a corker of a character” following her death at the age of 86.

The British-Australian actress died in a care facility in Victoria, Australia, on December 29 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.