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Mark Davidson was a police sniper at the Lindt Café siege in Sydney. He explains the overwhelming guilt he felt for the deaths of two hostages. Experts say while guilt can have a powerful hold on us, it can also be a positive emotion when harnessed for good.

26 Mar 2024

7 min read

"It was my shameful, embarrassing, dirty little secret."

15 Jan 2019

5 min read

Australia's leading forum for debate and powerful first-person stories. Follow discussions with a panel of experts regarding the latest social, economic and political issues from across the world.

Not long after Simon Shead turned 18, he decided that he wanted to be celibate for the rest of his life. Now aged 24, he tells Insight why he made that decision and the impact his choice has had on his life.

28 Sep 2021

4 min read

Far from just entertaining us or giving us the main facts, books read in their entirety will teach us far more than clever, 15-minute summaries.

16 Jun 2021

5 min read

Research shows that one of the best ways to ward off 'frailty' that often comes with ageing is to build up your muscles and embrace weight training.

15 Jan 2019

5 min read

Kate has run a successful business for the past five years, but now she's decided to put her career on indefinite hold so she can manage her endometriosis.

21 Nov 2018

5 min read

Memorising. Performing. At just 18 years old, Yebin Yoo’s impressive ability to focus for hours on end is something that has helped her build her reputation as an elite violinist.

17 Jul 2018

3 min read

Carole turned to online dating to help fill the void in her life, but she discovered not everything was as it seems.

26 Nov 2018

5 min read

After finding herself unable to afford private rentals, Di Hill packed up her things and moved into a converted bus. She's enjoyed meeting women like herself along the road, but many face an uncertain future. She writes about her experience.

25 Jan 2018

4 min read