Patricia Anne Newton AM (née McGrath; born 4 February 1945) is an Australian singer, actress, dancer, stage performer and radio and television presenter.

On 16 May 2008, Newton was robbed at Chadstone Shopping Centre in suburban Melbourne while she was at a café.

A bag containing a diary, cash, and jewellery inherited from her mother was stolen.

[2] Some items were recovered days later, and two people were charged over the theft.

Newton made a guest appearance in Neighbours as Valerie Grundy on 21 December 2018.