DEAD AIR #170 / May 18, 2026 by The Departure

Human Composting in Perth - Nine9NewsPerth

Natural burials begin at NSW conservation cemetery Walawaani Way – ABC News

Life after death. Researchers at a one-of-a-kind facility are on the hunt for answers to what happens to our bodies after we die – UTS Body Farm, NSW

Worst Ways to Die – Ask a Mortician

Dumb Ways to Die (2012) - An animation published by Australian train company, Metro Trains Melbourne.

Australian Hearse Nationals 2026 – Goldfield Gothic Festival of Dark Ideas, entries now open! Day One Saturday 1st August: The Grand Cruise. Gathering at 11:00am for cruise departure at 11:30am. Assemble at Beehive Carpark in Maldon, destination Hadfield's Garage, Castlemaine. Day Two Sunday 2nd August: The Hearse Street Parade & Hearse Show & Shine. Judging across all categories, awards presentation, and the crowning of this year's champions. 2026 Awards Categories: People's Choice / Best Hearse Pre-1980 / Best Hearse Post-1980 / Best Imported Hearse / Furthest Distance Travelled / Best Patina or Project / Best Display

TRACKS: Wedding Song No.3 – Papa M / The Universe is Indifferent – Thom Yorke

DEAD AIR #165 / April 7, 2026 by The Departure

Are You Dying to Know? Scared to view your loved one - YouTube

BOOK: Creative and Aesthetic Ways of Grief: All Things Reimagined, a new publication as part of the series in Death, Dying, and Bereavement. Pre-order HERE

BOOK: Compassionate Communities in Action: Global Stories of Care, Loss and Connection brings together practical examples of compassionate cities and communities from around the world. Purchase hard copy HERE, Open Access version also available.

ONLINE: Supporting LGBTIQA+ people bereaved by suicide. Webinar facilitated by Switchboard's Bereavement Group Facilitators Grace Lee and Jon B, Wed 8 April, 12-1pm AEST, Register HERE

The Castlemaine Cemetery Trust has engaged Know Your Place to manage the Castlemaine Cemetery Burial Recovery Project. Community info session: Sat 2 May, 10am–12pm, Old Castlemaine Gaol. Please RSVP HERE

Entries open soon for the 2026 Australian Hearse Nationals in Maldon, part of the Goldfields Gothic Festival of Dark Ideas, $45 per entry. Check the Facebook group for updates.

Central Victorian Meet Up – Australian Psychedelic Society, 12pm The Albion Castlemaine. Please RSVP by either marking yourself as 'Going' on the Facebook event, or email stu.h@psychedelicsociety.org.au

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 have closed, but you can join the waiting list HERE

TRACKS: songs from Julian Williams new album - A TADPOLE POOL OF STARS

DEAD AIR #159 / February 9, 2026 by The Departure

How to become a tree – Many people today want to commit their remains to rejuvenating the planet. But are these green deaths just greenwashing? - AEON

What are the standards for natural burial in Australia? – NDAN website.

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. NOW FULL! There are several people on the waitlist, so if you can’t make it, please let us know.

Flow States – a therapeutically guided walk along Campbell's Creek with Bonnie Cassidy & Madeleine McClelland. Sun, 22 Feb, 9am - 11am AEDT. $75, free for fire-affected community members. Book HERE

Australian Hearse Nationals Australia’s only Hearse Festival, 1–2 August 2026, as part of the Goldfields Gothic Festival, Maldon. Registrations open soon.

Virtual Memorialisation experience set to launch mid-2026 at Colac Cemetery - More info HERE

TRACKS: T.H.E E.N.D. – Vague Rituals / Citadel – Ronny Quasar / Absolutely Do Not Comply in Advance – Repulsa