A Surf Coast father is hosting a free community event in Torquay to help families grieving pregnancy and child loss. Adam Bumpus lost his baby daughter Florence during labour in April 2025, after learning during pregnancy she had Trisomy 18, a condition that made survival unlikely. Flo Fest will be held on Saturday 7 November at the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club. The program includes a sunrise paddle-out, breakfast, facilitated discussions led by trained grief professionals, and a remembrance gathering by the water. Registration is required by 31 October.
American lifestyle influencer Jennifer G Burnham has shared her grief after the death of her four-year-old son, Baxter. She announced on Instagram that Baxter died on October 5. In a written tribute, she described him as kind, loving and fond of cars, karate and chocolate chip cookies. Burnham did not give any details about how Baxter died. In a follow-up video, she thanked followers for their messages of support. She shares a son, Barron, with her husband, Bryce Burnham.
George Clooney is reportedly urging Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber to leave Los Angeles for good, according to insiders. The move follows the death of their son, Presley Gerber, 27, who was found dead at a Santa Monica rehab facility on September 26, just hours after checking in. Insiders say Clooney, who has lived in Europe for about two decades, believes a slower European lifestyle would give the couple privacy. Clooney has described the death as "the worst thing that could ever happen to a family". The family has asked for privacy while they grieve.
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Metals recovered after cremation have helped fund park benches in cemeteries across Geelong and the Bellarine. The Geelong Cemeteries Trust recycles items such as titanium joint replacements and stainless-steel surgical screws, then donates the money to grief organisations. One recipient, The Compassionate Friends Victoria, used the funding for the benches, which carry a plaque and a QR code linking to its services. The organisation's chief executive, Alex Hamilton, said the benches offer a way to reach bereaved people. The program funded almost $40,000 in donations last year.
A morning remembrance walk in Laurieton on 31 October will support bereaved families who have lost a baby. Organised by Bears Of Hope during International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, the walk starts at the Laurieton United Services Club riverfront and turns around after crossing Stingray Bridge. A ceremony follows, where the names of lost babies will be read aloud and flowers can be laid. Fundraising Liaison Abby Dante said parents often never hear their babies' names spoken. The event also raises funds for Bears Of Hope's pregnancy and infant loss support services.
