DEAD AIR #147

Vale Gypsy Artemis xxx From 12 years ago: Death Café, The Feed – YouTube

The rebirth of deathcare – ABC’s Long Read

Legalised joint human and pet burials in Victoria will become law soon thanks to George Purcell from the Animal Justice Party. Deborah from Oscar’s Law and Castlemaine Cemetery was also instrumental in making this happen.

The Medical History Museum has reopened in its new home at 233 Bouverie Street, Carlton. It is a free museum for those inquisitive about medicine's contribution to scientific discovery and community wellbeing. The current exhibition is Cultural Medicine: The Art of Indigenous Healing on until 10 July 2026.

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

Good2Go presents - Swedish Death Cleaning vs EVERYTHING (the shed) - performed by Delia Olam. Wesley Hill Hall, Castlemaine, Sun 26 Oct, 3:30-5:30pm. Tickets $20/$25. Book HERE

Castlemaine Fringe presents Haunted Halloween at The Old Castlemaine Gaol, live music and DJ's, dress ups encouraged! Fri 31 Oct, 7:30-11pm. Book HERE

TRACKS: Dance to the Beat – Silicone Prairie / Never Gonna Sleep – Free Kitten

DEAD AIR #144

Sort as you go and don’t rush: six steps to clearing out a loved one’s home when they die – The Guardian

Good2Go presents - Swedish Death Cleaning vs EVERYTHING (the shed) a modern gothic tale of grief, tenderness, and mythmaking after loss. Wesley Hill Hall, Castlemaine, Sun 26 Oct, 3:30-5:30pm. Tickets $20/$25. Book HERE

The Forgotten Caregivers: Reclaiming the Sacred Masculine in Death-care – Paula Adams

Good Grief Lounge presents - Something Happened on the Way to Enlightenment performed by Crone Theatre. Northern Arts Hotel, Castlemaine, Mon 6 Oct, 11.30am. Tickets $10 Book HERE

The Blessing of the Animals Sunday 5 October. You are invited to bring your pet, suitably restrained, or else a photo, for a blessing by minister Rev Sarah Tomilson. Or you can send a photo in advance to 0410 799 297 and it will be displayed during the service. Harcourt Uniting Church, Buckley Street, Harcourt (9am) or Castlemaine Uniting Church, Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine (10.30am).

Mt Alexander Seniors Festival 2025 End of Life Planning talk by me Hayley, Wed 15 Oct, 10-11am. Book HERE. The Departure & Central & Northern Victorian Holistic Death Doula Network will also have a table at the mini expo during Community Lunch, Tues 7 Oct, 12-2pm. Info HERE

AHFA presents: Skeletons in the Closet: The Ossuaries of Europe with Cat Irving. Mon 13 Oct, 7-8.30pm AEDT online, free. Info HERE

NDAN presents: Human Composting in Australia. Come and hear about the process, the work and the possibilities for Australia with guest speakers Jude Warren, Aria McCarthy-Lochner and Tui Davidson. Fri 10 Oct, 6-8pm AEDT online. NDAN members $5, $20 others. Book HERE

Grief Retreat – Grieving Together is a special day dedicated to those who are grieving and includes a range of activities and experiences catered to support and help in gaining a greater understanding of your grief. Resources and in-person support will be available from specialist bereavement support volunteers. Bunurong Memorial Park, Dandenong South, Sat 11 Oct, 9am-5pm.Tickets $60. Info HERE

TRACKS: On Your Living Room Floor – Ground Components / Eighty-Zer0 – Hierophants / Coup de Gronk – Part Dozen