Saturday 21 March to Saturday 4 April 2026

Be part of the change, a change to help calm our climate and invite sustainability into your life This festival is the shire-wide, family-friendly Changemakers Macedon Ranges Festival from 21 March to 4 April 2026.

Opening with the Riddells Creek Enviro-Energy Expo on Saturday 21 March, the festival is a fortnight of interactive, practical and thought-provoking climate and sustainability events – all free. MRSG has a strong standing in the community for practical action on climate change. Be a part of the change and come along.

Across the two weeks, ChangeMakers will bring people together to learn and take action through inspiring workshops, locals teaching locals info sessions, author talks, film screenings and, of course, Eco Story & Rhyme Times in local libraries.

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. 

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 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.

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.

A 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

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?

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