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 Living sustainably is about giving a little thought and a few simple tweaks to our lifestyle. We can have a big impact on our environmental footprint without requiring a lot of time or effort. MRSG is home to a number of community action groups made up of dedicated individuals working together engaged in projects, events, and practical activities that promote sustainable living in our local communities to make the Macedon Ranges a more sustainable place to live.

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News
Woodend Community Bags building teams
Woodend Community Bags building teams

Woodend Community Bags is a project of the Wast Action Group and recently hosted a team from Sunbury Cobaw Oral Care Services to make bags as a team building activity. WCB was very please with the efforts of the 14 participants. 

Kyneton Backyard Growers Launched
Kyneton Backyard Growers Launched

Kyneton Backyard Growers is a project of the Kyneton Transition Hub Action Group and runs a weekly Fruit and Veg Share for the local residents. Our growers donate their fresh produce each Sunday for everyone to take. The motto,

“Take what you need, leave what you can”

is central to the model so the wonderful produce can be shared with the whole community.

The Fruit and Veg Share is located in the beautiful Kyneton Library Park at the Kyneton Lion’s Community Stall each Sunday from 9am (for produce drop off) and 10am-12pm for the rest of the community to help themselves.

Jessica Morthorpe takes up Regional Engagement for Sustainability Victoria
Jessica Morthorpe takes up Regional Engagement for Sustainability Victoria

Introducing the new Regional Engagement Lead, Loddon Mallee for Sustainability Victoria - Jessica Morthorpe. Jessica is very excited to now be working for Sustainability Victoria (SV), and to act as a link between the Loddon Mallee region and SV’s programs and initiatives. She’s keen to connect and understand what your priorities and needs are, and what you are working on to accelerate our transition to a circular, climate resilient economy in Loddon Mallee.

President's Report
President's Report

Welcome to the MRSG President’s Summer Report for November 2023 - January 2024. Read about some of the highlights for MRSG and share in the festivities of the third quarter of the year as we move into the summery months.

Wash Against Waste powered by the sun at the Malmsbury Farmers Market
Wash Against Waste powered by the sun at the Malmsbury Farmers Market

In an exciting first, we will be using the Vehicle to Load feature on an Electric Vehicle to power the Wash Against Waste trailer at the Malmsbury Farmers Market

Electrify 3442 News: Community Survey and Callout for Case Study Volunteers
Electrify 3442 News: Community Survey and Callout for Case Study Volunteers

Electrify 3442 is running a Community Survey and we’re on the lookout for households at various stages of electrification ) and happy to share their stories on our website. Read our news >>

President's Report
President's Report

Welcome to MRSG President’s Report for July-October 2023. Read about some of the highlights for MRSG and share in the festivities of the third quarter of the year as we move into the springy months.

President's Report
President's Report

Welcome to MRSG President’s Report for April - July 2023. Read about some of the highlights for MRSG and share in the festivities of the second quarter of the year as we move into the wintry months.

Bike Lanes on Black Forest Drive
Bike Lanes on Black Forest Drive

After the consultation last year the updated plans for Black Forest Drive now include bike lanes! If you are as excited as we are then please let our local MP know.

Results from Hepburn Energy's Bulk Buys 2023
Results from Hepburn Energy's Bulk Buys 2023

We want to thank MRSG so very much for your support with our bulk buys in 2023.

Upcoming Events
Kyneton Backyard Growers' Weekly Fruit and Veg Share
Apr 28
Kyneton Backyard Growers' Weekly Fruit and Veg Share

Kyneton Backyard Growers invite you along to their Fruit and Veg Share where you can take some delicious homegrown produce free of charge each Sunday, 9am (produce drop off) and 10am-12pm for the open Share Stall at the Kyneton Lion’s Community Stall.

Be a part of something nourishing for our town.

MAY 2024 WOODEND COMMUNITY FARMERS' MARKET
May 4
MAY 2024 WOODEND COMMUNITY FARMERS' MARKET

On the first Saturday of every month and hosting over 80 stallholders, our community run VFMA accredited market is the largest genuine farmers market on the region. Fruit, vegetables, meats, bakery, dairy and specialty products are all available.

Healthy Landscape - Growing the Community
May 24
Healthy Landscape - Growing the Community

An event organised by the award-winning Healthy Landscape program. It promises to be an inspirational evening that will showcase local voices on their journey in improving their property.

Blog
Vince Mulkerin
Riddells Creek Cool Changes Enviro-Expo
Vince Mulkerin
Vince Mulkerin
Electrification talking points
Sue Barker
Electrification talking points
Sue Barker

Thanks to everyone who stopped to chat with the volunteers from Sustainable Homes Action Group and Go Renewable Energy Group at the Woodend Community Farmers’ Market on Saturday 7th October.

We were exploring the level of interest in electrifying home heating and hot water and the obstacles to electrification.

Sue Barker
July Produce Swappers Gardening Tips
Eve Archbold
July Produce Swappers Gardening Tips
Eve Archbold

Tips for winter gardening in the Macedon Ranges

Eve Archbold
Getting Off Gas
Stephen Pepper
Getting Off Gas
Stephen Pepper

Reasons for closing your gas account and going to an all electric household

Stephen Pepper
President's Report
Lenka Thompson
President's Report
Lenka Thompson

Welcome to MRSG President’s Report for Jan - April 2023. Read about some of the highlights for MRSG and share in festivities of the first quarter of the year.

Lenka Thompson
Preparing Your Home for an EV
Nikki Barker
Preparing Your Home for an EV
Nikki Barker

Are you ready to kick fossil fuels to the curb and switch to an electric vehicle? We've got just the thing for you! Meet Chantel Gilbert, the CEO of Bluegum Electrical and a guest speaker at the upcoming Malmsbury EV Expo.

Nikki Barker
Motherload - The Movie
Nikki Barker
Motherload - The Movie
Nikki Barker

An award-winning documentary that uses the cargo bike as the vehicle for exploring parenthood in this digital age of climate change. 

Nikki Barker
Solar Citizens - Affordable Vehicles That Run on Sunshine
Nikki Barker
Solar Citizens - Affordable Vehicles That Run on Sunshine
Nikki Barker

Solar Citizens have added the Malmsbury EV Expo to their Electric Ute Roadshow where the team are travelling around the regions as part of the Electric Ute Roadshow, telling people what we know about the current state of the technology, listening to their needs and concerns – and feeding that info back to Canberra, so the decision-makers can make sure the switch to EVs works for everyone. 

Nikki Barker
Your EV Won't Ruin Your Long Weekend!
Nikki Barker
Your EV Won't Ruin Your Long Weekend!
Nikki Barker

Guest Speaker Bryce Gaton will explain the basics of EV technologies, EV charging needs and show how they don’t ‘ruin the long weekend’ using examples from his long experience of driving EVs.

Nikki Barker
Meet David Budge - Fellten Motors
Nikki Barker
Meet David Budge - Fellten Motors
Nikki Barker

David Budge has a passion for classic cars and advanced technology. Combining the 2 loves, David launched Jaunt Motors with a mission to convert Australia’s classic vehicles to electric.

Nikki Barker

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