In incredibly exciting news - a huge congratulations to 94.9MainFM, recipient of the prestigious CBAA 2026 Tony Staley Award for Excellence in Community Broadcasting!
Tony Staley was instrumental in the development of the community broadcasting sector. The award recognises a community broadcasting organisation or initiative that actively promotes the values of community broadcasting: democracy, diversity, access and independence.
From CBAA – “Over 25 years, MainFM has built a vibrant community station powered by more than 100 volunteers and over 70 programs each week, with a strong commitment to local arts, access and emergency response. MainFM represent a remarkable embodiment of community broadcasting values.”
NSW passes ‘human compost’ laws with several MPs saying they will utilise practice after they die – The Guardian
From dust to soil: NSW says yes to human composting – ABC Radio Nightlife
'Terramation': New bill aims to offer alternative to burial and cremation – ABC Radio National
Earthly Legacy - NSW & Earthly Remains - ACT
AFHA presents: The Lonely Funeral Project, Amsterdam. Bringing voices to the unclaimed dead. with Joris van Casteren, Amsterdam. Tues 17 Nov, 7pm-8.30pm AEDT. Book HERE
Golden Wellness Festival, Sunken Oval Castlemaine, Sat 31 Oct, 10am-4pm. Free panel discussions, classes and ticketed deep sessions in The Temples.
Life's2short - our Mums are Dead with Teamo Henderson & Deidre Gibb performing as part of Seniors Festival Sat 31 Oct, 2pm at Thompson Family Funerals Mostyn St Castlemaine. $20 cash at door. No booking required.
Castlemaine is officially recorded as the first place in Australia to celebrate Halloween, with the inaugural documented Castlemaine Select Scottish Ball held on 29 October 1858 at the Red Hill Hotel Chewton. Organised by Scottish gold rush migrants and local Caledonian societies who brought the traditions over, featuring traditional Scottish dancing with around 50 couples, bagpipes, festive decor, and poetry.
Castlemaine Fringe presents: Halloween Glitz and Glam, The Old Castlemaine Gaol, Sat, 31 Oct, 7:30pm - midnight. Tickets HERE
1st Death Doula Conference Australia Sat 14 Nov, Daylesford Town Hall. A weekend of deepening, widening, and strengthening the Australian death‑doula movement. E: ask.deniselove@gmailcom Info HERE
TRACKS: The Bog Bodies - Rabbitology / Soil - Cosmo Sheldrake + NATURE / Wild Magnolia - The ExIsles