Want to contribute something positive really makes a difference? Want to be involved in a friendly community of people who also share the desire to make the Macedon Ranges a more sustainable place to live? Do you have some spare time and have organisational and planning skills and experience that you want to put to good use? If so, there are presently three openings, one of which may be a perfect fit for you.
Read MoreMalmsbury’s November trifecta! The Community Produce Swap and monthly Malmsbury Farmers Market coincided with the annual Malmsbury Village Fayre. All to the soundtrack of the Zingara music festival!
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce that we have received a Small Projects Grant from Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
Read MoreMount Alexander Shire Council will hold a public Climate Change Forum to inform its future action on climate change. The forum will help Councillors better understand what a climate change emergency would mean for the shire and other ways to tackle climate change as a Council and community.
Read MoreEnvironment Ministers face a big task today.
Read MoreKTH has asked Macedon Ranges Shire Council, State and Federal Members of Parliament to declare a Climate Emergency and to act urgently.
Read MoreFor their short term science project, a small group of year 8 students chose the topic of honeybee biosecurity in Australia, particularly with respect to the varroa mite.
Read MoreMalmsbury Primary School Community Fair lived up to its theme of ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ on Saturday 19th October.
Read MoreThe 2019 Malmsbury Village Fayre have hired a Wash Against Waste Trailer to avoid use of single use plates, bowls, cups, glasses and cutlery. They need your help to keep up to 6000L of rubbish out of landfill!
Read MoreCan you help us turn this faded old beauty into a fab new darling who will come along to community events all over the Shire and reduce event waste everywhere she goes?
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Held at Woodend Neighbourhood House on 12th October 2019.Why Evergen?
Evergen systems are optimised to ensure you’re saving as much as possible on your electricity bills for the lifetime of your system with three easy steps. With packages to suit every budget and low-interest monthly finance available, it’s easier than ever to take control of your energy. Commercial application for your business are also achievable – there is no job too big!s
Read MoreDo you listen to podcasts? Here are some of the Waste Group’s faves. Let us know yours!
Read MoreAn e-petition has been set up to request the Federal Government to declare the climate emergency and introduce legislation to reduce the causes of climate change.
The petition ends at midnight on October 16th. Please, if this is something you care about, add your voice, and let others know about it.
You can find the petition here
Read MoreOur produce swap in September was a big success with many contributions including greens, chook and duck eggs, edible bouquets, purple popping corn, pumpkins, citrus and more.
Read MoreStill confused about our kerbside recycling?
Read MoreIn a recent post about “what’s next” for Sustainable Homes, I mentioned a community retrofitting project. We need to raise some money to fund next year’s projects. To that end, some of our members are organising a raffle at the next KYNETON Farmers’ Market. They need help on Saturday 12th October to sell tickets at the market. If you can help for an hour or so please let us know at mrsg.susthomes@gmail.com
Read MoreCurious about what the deal is with soft plastic recycling? Waste Management Review has a comprehensive explanation.
Read MoreHow are you all getting to the AGM?
An intrepid MRSG member has investigated local car pooling.
To sign up for a lift members need to go to https://www.coseats.com/find? and either accept offers or set up their own. A brilliant idea, check it out!
Biggest Ride Share in Australia - see how it works
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuvd2xfn2-0
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