Riddells Creek Sustainability Festival – Saturday 17 April 2027
After running for three successful years as the Riddells Creek Cool Changes Enviro‑Energy Expo, the event will return in 2027 under a refreshed and simplified name: the Riddells Creek Sustainability Festival.
While renewable energy, environmental information and climate‑positive action will remain at the core, the new “festival” identity reflects a broader vision. The 2027 event aims to bring together sustainability, culture, creativity and entertainment in a community celebration for all ages.
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MRSG Celebrates Two Community Award Nominations for 2026
The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group (MRSG) is proud to announce that it has submitted two nominations for the Macedon Ranges Shire Council Community Awards 2026, recognising outstanding contributions to sustainability, health, and community wellbeing across the region.
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Changemakers Festival brings community climate action to life
The 2026 Changemakers Macedon Ranges Festival was a success, with more than 850 people taking part across the 15‑day program, with over half attending a Changemakers event for the very first time. This growing participation reflects a clear and encouraging trend: our community’s increasing interest in practical, local climate action.
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Transport Action Group Community Workshop
The Transport Action Group’s ChangeMakers workshop in March 2026 produced many issues for us to work with in future.
We thank everyone who attended!
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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 26th April. Can you help?
Photo: Happy helpers at the Fayre in 2024. Credit: Robert Bruhn
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Changemakers Macedon Ranges - Climate Change and Sustainability Festival
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.
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Standing With Harcourt: When Community Needs Community
When the devastating Harcourt bushfires struck on 9 January 2026, our community stepped forward. Homes, livelihoods, and a sense of safety were lost in minutes — but the response showed the strength of people coming together. MRSG proudly donated $1,000 to the Harcourt Progress Relief Fund and encourages our community to support Harcourt’s recovery in any way they can.
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Successful Reclaim Heat Pump Bulk Buy
$156,654 worth of rebates and discounts were saved by the 55 participant’s in GREG’s Bulk buy of the Australian made Reclaim heat pump with a long lasting stainless steel tank in the 2025 project.
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Perfect 10! MRSG’s big new committee
MRSG Welcomes New ‘Perfect 10’ Committee.
Ten enthusiastic members join MRSG’s governance team, bringing fresh energy and skills to support local sustainability projects. Outgoing president Lenka Thompson praised the dedication of members and action groups, while new president Robert Bruhn looks forward to strengthening community connections and expanding MRSG’s impact in the year ahead.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Malmsbury Neighbourhood Battery Project Update
The Malmsbury Neighbourhood Battery Information Session was a great success and project planning is now full steam ahead
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Kyneton's Autumn Equinox Picnic
Sunday 23 March, 12-3pm, at the Kyneton Mechanic Institute Reserve. Bring your own picnic blanket and food to share, meet some other locals and listen to the sweet tunes of local music. This picnic also coincides with Kyneton Backyard Growers’ 1 year celebration of gathering local growers and providing free fresh fruit and vegetables to the residents of Kyneton.
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New Initiative for Growing Community Gisborne
We are looking for 3-4 more households to commit to the 6-month trial, and we would ideally have a range of gardening confidence and experience in the group. If you are passionate about more sustainable food systems and grow your own food, live in Gisborne and are looking to share your garden and your table with new friends, please express your interest here .
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Grant Awarded for Neighbourhood Battery Project
We are excited to announce we were awarded a Community Climate Action grant for $5000 from Macedon Ranges Shire Council for project planning and community engagement
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GROW Festival
A one-day festival, field day and conference for broadacre to backyard farmers, foodies and anyone interested in the environment. 25-plus speakers, 25-plus exhibitors, all-day walk-and-talk demonstration program, a soil-science lab, small-scale producer hub and lots of great local, regeneratively produced food and drink. At Kyneton Racecourse February 22, 2025. Tickets www.growfestival.au
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