From Ancient Texts to Modern Care: Understanding Humanity’s Relationship with Mortality
#DeathAndDying #Thanatology #Grief #Mortality #EndOfLife #CulturalRituals #LossAndHealing #Spirituality #Paranormal #HumanExperience #LifeAndDeath #Philosophy #EmotionalHealing
Man, 21, charged after Bundaberg cyclist killed in alleged hit-and-run
By Russell Varley
Police allege a vehicle struck the cyclist in Bundaberg on Wednesday night and drove away.
#DeathandDying #TrafficOffences #Cycling #RegionalCommunities #Courts #Crime #RussellVarley
Driver admits to causing deaths of friends swept off ute tray in flood
By Lani Oataway
A man who drove two friends through floodwater on the back of a ute in regional New South Wales is "deeply sorry" for causing their deaths, a court has heard.
Murderer who stabbed ex-partner 78 times accused of 'victim blaming'
By Giselle Wakatama
Prosecutors say a domestic violence murderer, who stabbed his ex-partner 78 times, blames her for his actions in an apology letter read at his sentencing.
#DomesticViolence #DeathandDying #Courts #Police #GiselleWakatama
Death toll rises from soil-borne disease after floods
By Georgia Loney
Melioidosis claims another two lives in Queensland, bringing the state's death toll to 28 from more than 200 infections following record wet weather.
#InfectiousDiseases #Floods #Health #HealthPolicy #DeathandDying #GeorgiaLoney
The hospital where staff treat fear of death as well as physical pain
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/22/palliative-care-denmark-hospital-death-dying
#HackerNews #palliativecare #healthcare #deathanddying #mentalhealth #endoflife #compassion
Personalised hearses rise in popularity for final farewells
By Rosemary Murphy
A West Australian funeral home boss says a coffin getting soaked in the rain sparked the idea for what he says is the world's first enclosed truck hearse.
RuPaul's Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente dies, aged 44
By Tessa Flemming
The news was announced by their family, who shared a statement on social media.
#DeathandDying #ArtsCultureandEntertainment #CommunityandSociety #TessaFlemming
Virginia Giuffre, in her own words
By Daniela Pizzirani and Dannielle Maguire
She exposed the elite and broke her silence — now she's gone, but her story refuses to die.
#DeathandDying #SexualOffences #ChildAbuse #DanielaPizzirani #DannielleMaguire
Sea of white as community pays tribute to Audrey Griffin
By Sarah Forster
More than 1,000 people have gathered on Terrigal Beach to mourn Audrey Griffin, a young woman who is alleged to have been murdered by a Sydney man.
The quest to find peace for 107 men buried in unmarked graves
By Micaela Hambrett
A remarkable grassroots effort between a family historian and a volunteer organisation results in 107 soldiers in unmarked graves receiving headstones and official commemoration.
#ANZACDay #DeathandDying #Historians #WorldWar1 #MicaelaHambrett
Hundreds attend beach vigil after boy's tragic death on Easter Sunday
By Nakita Jager and Lauren Bohane
The family of a nine-year-old boy who died after becoming trapped between beach rocks on Easter Sunday say they are overwhelmed by the community's show of support.
#DeathandDying #Family #AccidentsandEmergencyIncidents #NakitaJager #LaurenBohane
Grief camp connecting kids who understand the pain of losing a parent
By Lucy Loram
Losing her dad left Alexis feeling isolated, as few of her friends could relate. But a special camp in Hervey Bay helped her connect with kids who got it.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-23/grief-camp-for-children-who-have-lost-a-parent/105196830
#Grief #DeathandDying #Children #Teenagers #Family #Counselling #LucyLoram
Hundreds attend candlelit vigil to honour boy who died off NSW beach
By Nakita Jager and Lauren Bohane
The family of a nine-year-old boy who died after becoming trapped between beach rocks on the NSW Mid North Coast on Easter Sunday say they are overwhelmed by the huge community turnout.
#DeathandDying #Family #AccidentsandEmergencyIncidents #NakitaJager #LaurenBohane
Grief camp connecting kids who understand the pain of losing a parent
By Lucy Loram
Losing her dad left Alexis feeling isolated, as few of her friends could relate. But a special camp in Hervey Bay helped her connect with kids who got it.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-23/grief-camp-for-children-who-have-lost-a-parent/105196830
#Grief #DeathandDying #Children #Teenagers #Family #Counselling #LucyLoram
Canberra Catholics anxious about church without Pope Francis at the reins
By Jade Toomey
The former leader of the Catholic Church's Truth, Justice and Healing Council says Pope Francis's leadership centred on inclusion and diversity, not judgement — and that progressive approach created some enemies among Australia's clerical elite.
Catholic leaders in Canberra remember Pope Francis as a 'disrupter'
By Jade Toomey and Coquohalla Connor
Pope Francis is remembered as "charitable, compassionate and a great leader" by those attending an angelus in Canberra.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-22/canberra-remembers-the-great-leader-pope-francis/105202490
#ReligiousLeaders #DeathandDying #Churches #JadeToomey #CoquohallaConnor
Jorge Mario Bergoglio to Pope Francis — a life in pictures
By Jessica Riga
Before he became Pope Francis, he was Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Born in Argentina to the son of Italian immigrants, he would become the first pope to be born or raised outside Europe in centuries.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-21/pope-francis-life-in-pictures/104961154
#ReligiousLeaders #DeathandDying #HumanInterest #JessicaRiga
PM says Australian flags will fly at half mast to honour death of Pope Francis
By Samantha Dick
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says all Australian government flags will fly at half mast on Tuesday after the Vatican confirmed Pope Francis has died at the age of 88.
Breaking: Pope Francis dies aged 88
Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City, has died aged 88.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-21/pope-francis-dies-catholic-church-vatican/103550594
#Christianity #Religion #ReligiousLeaders #DeathandDying #WorldPolitics
