DEAD AIR #159

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

DEAD AIR #158

Unlicensed, unregulated: Grave concerns over boom in funeral directors - SMH

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

From Death Anxiety to Death Doula, an interview with Danni Petkovic - No Ordinary Monday Podcast, Ep024

Stillborn Reflections by Ashley Hudson – Last Hurrah Funerals blog

Threshold Choir is starting in Castlemaine! First meeting at Tea Rooms, Castlemaine Botanical Gardens, 2pm Sat 7 Feb. Call Jenny Peake 0400 570 989 if you need further details.

Oral History Service with Parandeh Pictures, local film makers based at The Mill, Castlemaine. hello@parandehpictures.com or call 0434 240 853.

TRACKS: Bucket List - Wicked City / Hands On Dad - Het Slayer

DEAD AIR #157

Aboriginal Beliefs About Death and Afterlife - Evolve Communities: Australia’s Trusted Authority for Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training & Ally Accreditation (NSW)

(2nd half of) SBS Grave Matters Podcast - End of Life Yarning: An Indigenous Perspective on Dying with Eliza Munro, a spiritual woman from the Gamilaroi Nation, the Managing Director of Ngiyani Wandabaa and a Sorry Business Consultant.

AHFA presents, Genocide – a survivors perspective, learning, healing and living on. With special guest Faina Iligoga. Details HERE Fri 23 Jan 2026 from 8-10pm AEDT.

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

2026 Australia Day – Survival Day community event TODAY, Monday 26 January, 10am-2pm (concert from 12pm) Castlemaine Town Hall. Catering provided by Konjo Mama, Icecream Republic and Castlemaine Rotary. ALL FREE AND COOL (air-con I mean). Performances by: Amos Roach accompanied by Uncle Bart Willoughby and Shiralee Hood, Culture Evolves, JDro, Crooked TP, PALM Choir & Nalderun Women's Cleansing Ceremony

The Life Line Natural Disasters Support Toolkit can assist with understanding the mental health impacts of extreme weather and help you learn ways to manage stress and build resilience before, during, and after a natural disaster. 

TRACKS: Barkaa – King Brown / Miss Kaninna - Dawg In Me / Barkaa - Blak Matriarchy