The Australian published a constructive and balanced story by journalists Cameron Stewart and Adam Cresswell' entitled 'Weight of misery' on 18.01.06.

The article featured Geoff Gallop's decision to resign as Western Australia's Premier due to depression, gave facts about the illness - including symptoms and treatments - and examined the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Battered by the blues: Top, from left, Geoff Gallop, John Brogden and Andrew Bartlett; bottom row, from left, Paul Hester, Rene Rivkin and Steve Rogers, who took their lives.