Grief

Charlie, like so many others, had so much life left to live but sadly that was not to be. The memory of him, symbolised by shoes and his story, will be just one of many taken to Canberra to "raise awareness of the horrific effects and unimproved life expectancy from brain tumours".

After two trials ended in deadlocked juries, Victorian prosecutors have dropped a murder case against Sarah Gatt's on-and-off boyfriend Andrew Baker. Her grieving family fear they'll never see justice.

Four years after Greg Ireland's daughter and Magda Pearce's son were murdered at a rural SA property, the two parents have picked up a torch for their children, and will be honouring their memories in this weekend's New York Marathon.

The reality on the ground in Gaza makes assessing the true death toll an enormous challenge, but despite that, experts say it is not only recorded honestly, but also likely an under-count. 

Nikki's son Tommy had a short life — just five months. But in that time he had an impact that travelled far beyond his loving family.

Steve Berente always loved the feeling of roaring down a red dirt highway. So when the death of his only child left him aching with grief, he turned to his motorbike and made off for the country's wildest places.

The anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel has seen vigils and protests held for those lost on both sides of the conflict in the Middle East.

Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak says Israel is deeply angered over the October 7 attacks and there is no simple endgame.

One year ago, Hamas launched a violent attack on Israel which suffered a violent collective trauma, and the consequences have recast the politics of the Middle East. 

One year ago today, Hamas-led terrorists infiltrated southern Israel from Gaza and went on a rampage. In this oral history, survivors recall the deadliest attack on Jews in a single day since the Holocaust.

As the one-year anniversary of Hamas's devastating terror attack on Israel arrives, members of Australia's Jewish community are coming together to commemorate and remember those killed.

The 27-year-old is training to become a paramedic in the hope she can "make a difference" to anyone suffering the way her loved ones did.

Vicki turned to the rugged outback and Australia's longest-marked walking trail to rediscover the beauty of the world and process her grief.

Tracey Paton watched her son wave goodbye on a hot summer's day as he promised to be home by lunchtime. A car crash later claimed his life.

Donna and Greg were both in their 40s when they lost their partners to cancer. After meeting in a support group, they found love again.

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch loaned his Rolls Royce to his deputy. It led to a terrible case of mistaken identity that would change the course of two families' lives.

Ruth Firstbrook visits her husband Roger every morning to fill him in on the latest news. He's a very good listener, and the routine is helping her cope with his death. 

When Geoff Crow heard about a lonely grave marker for a Japanese pearl diver, it fired a passion to memorialise other people's lost loved ones. It's still burning 50 years later. 

Michael Hughes had always imagined being a dad, but it didn't eventuate for him. Father's Day is especially painful, as it was the day his wife had a miscarriage almost two decades ago.

Two-time All Australian Gemma Houghton says her passion for football ran dry after her mate's death, as a study has found female athletes face more psychosocial stressors including exposure to sexual harassment and challenges around parenting.