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The MRSG 2025 AGM will be held on Saturday 18 October

When: 18 October 2025, 3 pm–4:30 pm
Venue: Gisborne Mechanics Hall, 8 Hamilton Street, Gisborne

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Honey Fundraiser for Kyneton Backyard Growers
Honey Fundraiser for Kyneton Backyard Growers

Kyneton Backyard Growers is partnering with Warral Maldon honey to help raise funds for the MRSG project. Purchase your next order here by Sun 26 Oct.

Act quickly! Time's running out for the Heat Pump Hot Water Bulk Buy
Act quickly! Time's running out for the Heat Pump Hot Water Bulk Buy

Save up to $950* on a premium Reclaim Energy hot water heat pump

But Act quickly! The Reclaim Energy bulk buy is closing soon. Orders must be in by 30 Nov to get the Discount.

Read more about the offer HERE

Powering Together with Saul Griffith
Powering Together with Saul Griffith

MRSG are holding a live Stream event at the Woodend Neighbourhood House at 6.30 Tuesday 14 October for people who can’t make it to the live event in Bendigo

MRSG Committee Decision on Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services
MRSG Committee Decision on Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services

MRSG was recently offered the option to enable Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) through Klarna via our online payment provider, Stripe, utilised on our website. After careful consideration, the MRSG Committee has decided not to allow Klarna or any BNPL services on our payment gateways. We have also resolved not to adopt any BNPL options across our payment systems in the future. 

Your Small Change = Big Impact — Support MRSG This EOFY
Your Small Change = Big Impact — Support MRSG This EOFY

As tax time approaches, we would like to take a moment to reach out to you and share the incredible work being done by the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group (MRSG). We are a dedicated not-for-profit environmental organisation committed to making a positive impact on the environment and community in the beautiful Macedon Ranges region.

Vince Mulkerin claims Environment Award
Vince Mulkerin claims Environment Award

Vince Mulkerin takes the Contribution to the Environment award from the Macedon Ranges Shire Council for 2025 for the Riddells Creek Cool Changes Enviro Expo. Well done Vince and all the team.

Coming soon! Your electric vehicle could act as a home battery
Coming soon! Your electric vehicle could act as a home battery

In late 2024, the Australian government passed legislation to allow electric vehicles (EVs) to power homes and send power back to the grid, adding to the growing list of reasons to buy an EV

Help needed- Wash Against Waste at the Malmsbury Fayre
Help needed- Wash Against Waste at the Malmsbury Fayre

Sustainable Malmsbury is working with the Malmsbury Village Fayre to minimise waste again this year on Sunday 27th April. Can you help?

Photo: Happy helpers at the Fayre in 2024. Credit: Robert Bruhn

Malmsbury Neighbourhood Battery Project Update
Malmsbury Neighbourhood Battery Project Update

The Malmsbury Neighbourhood Battery Information Session was a great success and project planning is now full steam ahead

Riddells Creek Cool Changes Enviro Expo
Riddells Creek Cool Changes Enviro Expo
Events
Upcoming Events
Kyneton Backyard Growers' Weekly Fruit and Veg Share
Oct 26
Kyneton Backyard Growers' Weekly Fruit and Veg Share

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

Be a part of something nourishing for our town.

WOODEND COMMUNITY FARMERS' MARKET
Nov 1
WOODEND COMMUNITY FARMERS' MARKET

Join us at the Woodend Community Farmers Market, held on the first Saturday of each month! Featuring over 90 stallholders, our vibrant, community-run VFMA-accredited market is the largest genuine farmers market in the region. Discover a wide variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, baked goods, dairy, and specialty products.

Held on the first Saturday of every month, we also welcome local community groups, making it a lively hub for connection and local produce.

Kyneton Backyard Growers' Weekly Fruit and Veg Share (Copy)
Nov 2
Kyneton Backyard Growers' Weekly Fruit and Veg Share (Copy)

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

Be a part of something nourishing for our town.

Macedon Ranges Spring Awakening
Nov 8
Macedon Ranges Spring Awakening

Step into spring by connecting to nature through yoga, a walking meditation and a shared plant-based lunch.

Sustainable Malmsbury November Produce Swap and Recycling Station
Nov 16
Sustainable Malmsbury November Produce Swap and Recycling Station

Come and join us at the Sustainable Malmsbury Community Produce Swap and Recycling Station at the November Malmsbury Village Farmers Market

Blog
Blog
New Electrify Home Planner
Stephen Pepper
New Electrify Home Planner
Stephen Pepper

Electrify Macedon Ranges (EMR), an MRSG Action Group, have produced a 28 page Home Electrify Planner

It’s presented in a clear, practical format and packed with concise, helpful information.

No matter where you are on your electrification journey—just starting out or already experienced—this guide will be valuable.

With helpful links and the offer of volunteer support, it’s a truly comprehensive resource designed to empower the community and save people money.

You will soon be able to pick up your copy at a library near you.

Can’t wait? Read more about EMR here: https://mrsg.org.au/electrify-macedon-ranges

Stephen Pepper
From forests to forks: Honouring Jane Goodall
Claire Rowland
From forests to forks: Honouring Jane Goodall
Claire Rowland

Decades of Jane’s work transformed the way we understand wildlife, conservation, and our role in the natural world. What if her legacy could help us reflect on the choices we make every day, especially the food we eat?

Claire Rowland
Growing a Healthier Future: Why Eating More Plants Matters in the Macedon Ranges
Claire Rowland
Growing a Healthier Future: Why Eating More Plants Matters in the Macedon Ranges
Claire Rowland

A quiet food revolution is taking shape — and it’s good news for both our health and our planet.

Claire Rowland
Heat Pump Bulk Buy
Stephen Pepper
Heat Pump Bulk Buy
Stephen Pepper

save $950 on pre July 2025 prices of Reclaim heat pump

Stephen Pepper
    The Cheaper Home Battery Program will officially begin on July 1st. 
Stephen Pepper
    The Cheaper Home Battery Program will officially begin on July 1st. 
Stephen Pepper

New Rebate for Home Batteries will save you money and could save our grid

Stephen Pepper
NEW - Electrify Macedon Ranges
Stephen Pepper
NEW - Electrify Macedon Ranges
Stephen Pepper

Join the Electrify Macedon Ranges movement

Stephen Pepper
What if you could run to save one of the last wild places on Earth?
Ralf Thesing
What if you could run to save one of the last wild places on Earth?
Ralf Thesing
Ralf Thesing
Riddells Creek Cool Changes 2025 Enviro-Energy Expo
Vince Mulkerin
Riddells Creek Cool Changes 2025 Enviro-Energy Expo
Vince Mulkerin

Expo aim: Showcasing practical, affordable solutions to help homes, the planet and our pockets

Expo themes: Individual change, town collective action and political influence

Timing:  10am to 3pm     Venue: Riddells Creek Leisure Centre, Riddells Creek Recreation Reserve, Sutherlands Road, Riddells Creek ( LOT 9 Sutherlands Rd, Riddells Creek VIC 3431)

Contact: For more information, visit https://mrsg.org.au/riddells or contact: Vince Mulkerin Email: riddells@mrsg.org.au

 Two keynote speakers

   Prof Emeritus David Karoly – Univ of Melbourne, Melbourne Climate Futures Climate change science, impacts and solutions for your community

Annabel Sides, Green Planet Sport -  ​Helping to secure a healthy climate future by supporting sports to become regenerative and build partnerships 

Vince Mulkerin
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

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