Death
Police investigate death of man found in school greenhouse
The body of the young man was discovered by a staff member opening the gates of Lyndale Secondary College in Melbourne’s south-east.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
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Julia Baird: Exactly how do you go about grieving the death of an ex?
When the man she almost married died in a plane crash, she was grief-stricken – and unsure of the place for her sorrow.
- by Julia Baird
New York’s $US140m family feud that’s like Succession – but starring women
A once-close Italian clan, a luxury jewellery brand – and a nasty legal battle.
- by Anne McElvoy
Explainer
Science
Georgie was haunted by her husband’s death. But his autopsy will help their family
Thousands of autopsies are performed every year in Australia. Who has one, and what can they reveal?
- by Jackson Graham
After trying to write about her mother’s death, Robyn had an epiphany
She was 11 when she came home from school to find her mum dead. But it took decades before this acclaimed author would attempt to tell her story.
- by Robyn Davidson
Coroners Court failed to protect staff before solicitor’s suicide
The state body tasked with investigating the unexpected deaths of Victorians has pleaded guilty to failing to protect staff from bullying, overwork and vicarious trauma after an in-house lawyer took her own life.
- by Erin Pearson
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Superannuation
Cherelle’s husband died suddenly. It took a year for her to access his super
Cherelle Bailey is one of a growing number of Australians facing long delays to claim death benefits and insurance from super funds.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Opinion
Father's Day
Moments before Dad left us, a tear slipped down his cheek
There are three things I know I didn’t tell Dad enough before I accepted that he wasn’t getting better: I love you. I’m proud of you. I’m always thinking about you.
- by Russell Bennett
Opinion
Grief
Why we should be dying to get our eulogies right
Clapping should be mandatory at funeral services. For every life a standing ovation. Eulogies are like our earthly CVs.
- by Jo Stubbings
Hasti’s family hadn’t got their fishing lines wet when a wave swept them to their deaths
Many people think rock fishing is a safe recreation, but experts say it should be regarded as an extreme sport.
- by Julie Power
Explainer
Explainers
Do you need to make a will (and what happens if you don’t)?
Whether it’s a vast fortune or a handful of knick-knacks, passing on your worldly goods can be fraught. Some families fight tooth and nail for their share in court – where what’s fair isn’t always the deciding factor.
- by Angus Holland