Today is my father’s birthday, he would have been 79 years old, instead, he died in 1995 at 49 years old, that’s 30 years ago. He missed the digital revolution, social media, marriage equality, and the rise of the climate crisis. I miss his humour, his kindness, and his vast, generous heart. John West you are remembered every day. X
According to author and storyteller Mark Oxbrow “Aussie rules was first played in Melbourne in 1859; NRL was founded in 1997; the Sydney Harbour Bridge opened in 1932 and Federation was in 1901. And Halloween? It was first celebrated in Australia in Castlemaine, Victoria, in October 1858.” Meet the ‘Puddlers’ - History of Halloween, Hallozween
What Halloween means for Australia – The University of Sydney
GUESTS: Caroline Grainger & Jasmine Cadman from Grainger Legal talking about Executors of Wills.
The Wall of Death at Merchants of Mostyn! An exhibition of small works nestled into the nooks in the wall of niches in the eclectic and wonderful Merchants of Mostyn, works selected by Nicola and myself. THIS Friday 31 Oct, 6-8pm, 107 Mostyn St, Castlemaine.
Castlemaine Fringe presents Haunted Halloween at The Old Castlemaine Gaol, live music and DJ's, dress ups encouraged! THIS Friday 31 Oct, 7:30-11pm. Book HERE
Lifting The Lid International Festival of Death & Dying - 72 hours of conversations, workshops, art, and connection as we continue to open up vital, life-affirming dialogues about death and dying.14 - 16 Nov 2025, info & tickets HERE
TRACKS: Ghost of Love - David Lynch / Atomic Bomb - Hot Chip