Shane Warne seemed so alive. And now he’s not. Death: it fizzes and pops at us like a Warnie turner on a fifth day wicket… it’s the wrong ‘un we can’t pick.
‘Shane’: Reflections on Warney and a Death So Young
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“Create Your Own Funeral”: An Easy Approach to a Tough Subject
A new website allows you to plan your own funeral and create a personal space for loved ones to visit after you’ve passed away.
Remembering His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Honouring the life of the longest-serving royal consort in British history. Prince Philip is being remembered by church leaders as a man of faith.
When Should We Use Our Power to Choose? – ‘Blackbird’ Discusses Euthanasia
Blackbird is a movie that captures the emotions of a family respectfully trying accept loss, but also puts a very superficial take on the complex issue of assisted dying.
What Happens When I Die?
In this conversation with humour and wisdom, hear how the death of someone close prompted this guy to confront some of life’s biggest questions.
Record Low Birth Rates and a Record High Life Expectancy
Australia has record low birth rates per couple but a record high number birth overall. At the same time, Australia has a record high life expectancy.
Gone To Soon
Sometimes we are blindsided by the untimely death of people in our lives. They can be loved ones, or cultural icons such as Kobe Bryant.
Upon The Death of a Celebrity – The World is Shocked
The first truly shocking celebrity death I recall was that of the most photographed woman on the planet, Princess Di. I still remember the day.
