Zak Kirkup - Field Notes

Notes

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

Fatherhood

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.

Western Australia

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