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The Light They Never Know

When people talk about dementia, they often remark on how difficult it is for those who witness the decline of a loved one - sometimes even more so than for the person experiencing it. Enshrined in that thought is the idea that we, the witnesses, remember everything. We hold the

By Zak Kirkup 10 Aug 2025

Six Months In.

I am six months into the job I hope to hold until my very last breath: being a father. In these first six months, I’ve felt a depth of love I never knew existed. As the days turned to weeks and then to months, that love hasn’t abated.

By Zak Kirkup 13 Jul 2025

This was not just another trial

"All because you killed him, Mr Brearley." This was a profound and direct statement, delivered as part of the sentencing remarks by Chief Justice Peter Quinlan, in the state's case over the death of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey. Having read and watched the remarks, I want to

By Zak Kirkup 01 Jul 2025

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