Northern Territory

DEAD AIR #182 by The Departure

DEAD AIR #182
Hayley West, 94.9MainFM

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Historic vote completes VAD journey – but NT law falls short – Go Gentle Australia

Where does the artist begin and end? At Revivification at Now or Never, the answer’s far from simple – ArtsHub

Importing human remains and biosecurity – Dept of Health, Disability & Ageing

​​​​​​​​​​​Also see: Importing human remains or ashes – Australian Border Force

Fact vs. Myth: Rigor Mortis Is Not Permanent – Home Funeral Alliance Substack

Make-up on corpses – Trish & Tracey from Are You Dying To Know Instagram

Are you an early career professional working in or alongside Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in Victoria? DWDV is offering one fully funded 2-day pass to attend the VAD Conference (VADCON 2026) in Melbourne on 19–20 Oct, plus a travel bursary for regional applicants. Apps close: Fri 11 Sept, details HERE

NDAN Presents - How Mushrooms Are Changing the Way We Say Goodbye with Bob Hendrikx, founder & CEO of Loop Biotech, award-winning inventor, architect and bio designer. Fri 18 Sept 7-8pm AEST. Details HERE book HERE

This year’s Spring Ball theme is ‘Castlemaine Gothic.’ Spring Ball is a major annual fundraiser for Castlemaine Community House and a highlight of the local calendar. Don’t miss it. Sat 12 Sept, Castlemaine Town Hall Tickets: $50 (full price); $35 (conc.) Purchase tickets HERE

A weekend immersion into shrouding and weaving hosted by master weaver of 30+ years Zimmi Forest from NSW and facilitated by local, independent death worker Hayley West of The Departure (and host of Mainfm show DEAD AIR). Together, we will weave a shroud carrier and/or a coffin out of the invasive Cats Claw vine.  An opportunity to learn and share curiosities and questions around the practice of shrouding and open up conversations anything death, dying and grieving. All materials and morning teas are provided. Book via Humantix, search for 'Coffin Weaving Castlemaine' or contact Hayley directly at hello@thedeparture.com.au  Sat 10 Oct, 9:30am – 4pm & Sun 11 Oct, 10am-3.30pm. Venue: The Old Gaol, Castlemaine. Book HERE

TRACKS: Did you ever want to go to your own funeral? – James Ellis Ford /  Man is like a spring flower demo – Lingua Ignota

DEAD AIR #173 by The Departure

DEAD AIR #173
Hayley West, 94.9MainFM

Sydney MP pushes to bring human composting to Australia as burial costs rise – ABC News

What’s a living wake? The end‑of‑life ritual that lets you say goodbye on your own terms – The Conversation

Breaking news! The Northern Territory government is actively drafting Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) legislation, with a bill slated for introduction and debate in mid-2026.

Pacemakers have had a serious upgrade - Lisa Herbert, The Bottom Drawer Book

AHFA presents: Building Community Capacity with Jenny Briscoe-Hough, 9 Jul 9, 7.00pm online, book HERE

Community & Care - Death & Grief: Practical, artful ways to show up for the end of life. 4 online sessions held on Sundays from 6-8 PM (Aug 2, Aug 23, Sep 13, Oct 4). COST: $240 early bird / $270.

Great Stupa Death Festival A day to come together as a community to reflect, connect and celebrate life.  Sat 15 Aug, 11am-3pm, Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Myers Flat, FREE.

ELM Peer Support Group for Suicide Loss, next meeting: Mon 29 June, 6–7:30 pm, Castlemaine Safe Space, 74 Mostyn St. For more info, E: theelmpsg@gmail.com or call Maryanne (0409 023 235) or Rachel (0404 468 534).

Reimagining Death: A thought-provoking talk exploring meaningful alternatives to end-of-life rituals with Hayley West. This year for Dying to Know month I've been invited to speak at Woodend & Bendigo Library. How can we approach death with creativity, care, and a lighter footprint? Explore meaningful alternatives, from living wakes to natural burials and end-of-life rituals, in this thought-provoking talk. Discover how we, as a community, can reshape our relationship with death. BOOK HERE: Bendigo Library: Thu, 6 Aug, 5:30pm + Woodend Library: Fri, 7 Aug, 2pm.

 TRACKS: Language is a Virus - Laurie Anderson / Computer Age - Neil Young / Onyx - Space Art

DEAD AIR #155 by The Departure

DEAD AIR #155
Hayley West, 94.9 MainFM

World-first as Australian donates organs after self-administering assisted dying medication – ABC News

NT to introduce Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation in 2026 – ABC News

Tacita Dean on witnessing Ceal Floyer’s final work of art: ‘She gave death the middle finger’ – The Guardian

The difference between Hospice care and Doula care - Amanda Doak

Workshop - Ecosomatic Practices for Living & Dying. Sat 7 Feb, 9.30am-5pm, Bailieston, Taungurung Country, near Nagambie. Fee $200 full/$180 concession, includes lunch. Camping available overnight Fri 6 Feb ($20) Bookings essential, limited places, book HERE

Showing Up For Each Other: Community Death Care Workshop - funded by the Wicking Trust. Supported by the Australian Home Funeral Alliance, in conjunction with Social Health Australia and the Death Literacy Institute. Led by myself, Jenny Blake & Nici Wright. Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 April, Castlemaine. EOIs open now, submit HERE