Encore: Barber Charles Lomu and the meaning of love
Published: March 25, 2026
Duration: 53:00
When Charles Lomu was born, he was lovingly given to his grandparents, in the Tongan adoption custom of pusiaki.
He lived a gentle, religious life in Tonga, and saw love in action through his grandparents' care.
The family moved to Australia, where Charles grew to be an up-and-coming Rugby League player.
When grief shook his family, Charles turned down a dark path, which ended in periodic detention in jail.
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Originally broadcast July 2022.
This episode was produced by Alice Moldovan and the Executive Producer was Carmel...