Welcome to MRSG President’s Report for April - July 2023. Read about some of the highlights for MRSG and share in the festivities of the second quarter of the year as we move into the wintry months.
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After the consultation last year the updated plans for Black Forest Drive now include bike lanes! If you are as excited as we are then please let our local MP know.
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We want to thank MRSG so very much for your support with our bulk buys in 2023.
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After 10 years in leadership positions within MRSG, I shall be stepping down from active involvement at the end of this month
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The Under Cover - Homelessness in the Macedon Ranges event on August 8th at Kyneton Town Hall was an enormous success. As part of Homelessness week in Australia, 250 local residents filled the auditorium to watch the Australian documentary Under Cover and the panel discussion.
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We’ve been hearing a lot lately about getting off gas. It’s expensive, it’s an indoor pollutant and as electricity from the grid gets cleaner (in terms of its carbon emissions, thanks to reduced production from coal and increased production from renewables like solar) gas isn’t the dream fuel it used to be.
Here are some resources to help you find out more about why and how to get off gas, and news of some events coming up later this month to help you work out a detailed plan of action.
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The rising cost of living is making it hard for everyday families to buy nutritious food. Lucy Campbell from Veg Action has kicked off Soulful Suppers with the Neighbourhood house in Woodend to provide delicious free soup to those in need during winter.
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Claire Rowland, the Awards Organizer, expressed her excitement about the quality of the dishes this year, stating, "The level of innovation displayed by the participants was fabulous. The dedication and passion for plant-based cuisine shone through in every dish."
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Veg Action, in partnership with Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health have won a Vic Health grant to support VCAL students in Kyneton High to get to know their local growers.
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As our world's population continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important to explore sustainable food sources. One of the most promising solutions to this challenge is the consumption of vegetable protein.
During April, get on board the Edgy Veg trail and try some of the best plant based dishes the region has to offer!
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List of resources to use with the ‘Sustainable House’ kits available for loan from Goldfields Libraries.
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Woodend, in our very own Macedon Ranges was recently dubbed the most liveable regional town in Victoria and we couldn’t be prouder! Among the criteria for the gong, according to an article published in the Sunday Herald Sun, were great transport links, services and job opportunities along with good schools, parks and gardens and fine food.
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Two committee members - James Mackenzie (secretary) and David Gormley-O’Brien (VP) - getting their hands dirty last Friday morning cleaning out the community garden shed and having fun too.
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Yesterday, our very own Matthew Barry, known to most as Matty Be was awarded the Macedon Ranges Shire Council Australia Day Award for his contribution to Business and Tourism in the Macedon Ranges in recognition of his work with the Woodend Community Farmers Market.
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This March MRSG Sustainable Homes Action Group is presenting the “Project Showcase”, an exhibition of projects Macedon Ranges householders have undertaken to make their homes more thermally comfortable, cheaper to run and more energy-efficient, and of work-from-home spaces that are reducing the need to commute.
(Image: Sam Clarke via Unsplash)
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MRSG’s Sustainable Homes Action Group is proud to announce the return of Sustainable House Day to the Macedon Ranges in March 2023.
We’re seeking expressions of interest from people excited about low-energy homes and keen to participate in an open house or a project showcase. We’re also looking for someone who can help us with publicity and social media. image: Renew’s Sustainable House Day page
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The Wash against Waste trailer is a partnership between the Macedon Ranges Shire Council and MRSG for the purpose of reducing waste at the various events and festivals in the Macedon Ranges. We are looking for volunteers to help out with the Wash against Waste trailer at some of these events.
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The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group has a new President, Lenka Thompson. Elected unanimously at the Committee Meeting last Tuesday 18th October, Lenka will lead a team of 8 Committee members.
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The Malmsbury Village Fayre is back on 20th November 2022. We need your help to wash dishes to keep up to 6000L of rubbish out of landfill. The first 20 volunteers will receive a free pie from the Malmsbury Bakery!
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A study, recently undertaken by the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group (MRSG) has identified that the North Woodend, Newham and Lancefield areas are the most impacted by unplanned power outages in the Macedon Ranges region. Read on to find out what we’re doing about it.
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