Green groups hail conservationist Felicity Wishart, who died suddenly

Until her untimely death, the respected environmentalist had served as Great Barrier Reef campaign manager for the Australian Marine Conservation Society

The environmentalist Felicity Wishart, who has died suddenly, has been hailed as a "wonderful Australian" who worked tirelessly to protect the Great Barrier Reef.

The campaigner died in her sleep on Sunday night. She was 49 and leaves a partner and two young sons.