Last Wednesday night (25th March), the Edgy Veg Awards 2026 officially launched in style with a sold-out celebration at Fook Shing in Kyneton. With 40 guests packed in (and not a spare seat in sight), the room was buzzing with laughter, community spirit, and the unmistakable excitement of people who are about to spend April eating very well.
Read MoreA feature session at the 2026 Riddells Creek Cool Changes Enviro-Energy Expo will be a keynote conversation titled “The Chemical Experiment: The Hidden Cost of Convenience”.
Brad Clarke (Associate Professor of Environmental Science & Analytical Chemistry, Australian Laboratory for Emerging Contaminants, University of Melbourne) will discuss the pervasive use of chemicals in modern society and research efforts to combat the urgent health threat posed by 21st-century synthetic chemicals
The conversation will be guided by well-known journalist and ABC Landline presenter Tim Lee
The Expo is on Saturday March 21st, 2026 at the Riddells Creek Leisure Centre (26-32 Sutherlands Road).
The timing for this session is 10.30am to 11.15am.
Seating is limited, so please make your Free Reservation to avoid disappointment
Read MoreElectrify 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
Read MoreDecades 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?
Read MoreA quiet food revolution is taking shape — and it’s good news for both our health and our planet.
Read MoreNew Rebate for Home Batteries will save you money and could save our grid
Read MoreJoin the Electrify Macedon Ranges movement
Read MoreExpo 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
Read MoreTips for winter gardening in the Macedon Ranges
Read MoreReasons for closing your gas account and going to an all electric household
Read MoreWelcome 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.
Read MoreAre 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.
Read MoreAn award-winning documentary that uses the cargo bike as the vehicle for exploring parenthood in this digital age of climate change.
Read MoreSolar 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.
Read MoreGuest 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.
Read MoreDavid 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.
Read MoreThe Good Car Co. will be attending our upcoming Malmsbury Electric Vehicle Expo to launch their EV Bulk Buy program! Come along to learn all about this amazing initiative.
Read MoreAre you trying to reduce your soft-plastic use in the wake of the soft-plastics recycling debacle? Read on for tips…
Read MoreWelcome to MRSG President’s Report for Oct 2022 - Jan 2023. Read about some of the highlights for MRSG and share in wishing everyone a fabulous new year.
Read More
