A few weeks ago, the IPCC released a report titled, “Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability“. Even though the report focuses on impacts, vulnerabilities and adaptive practices on a global scale, I have tried to derive some adaptation principles that could be applied to the Macedon Ranges.

Transport Action Group (a recently formed sub-group within the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group - MRSG) advocates for sustainable transport solutions for the whole community. We are guided by the latest industry, scientific and governmental reports on sustainability, health and safety.

Imagine if we had the opportunity to follow the songlines of the traditional owners over this land. How much more we would deeply know and care. We would read the changing landscape, absorb the sensory experiences and observe the flora and fauna in their natural habitat. Walking is the most wonderful tactile connection to place of course but an antidote to a totally sensory devoid experience while achieving significant distance, is by cycling. Cycling gives us the opportunity to reconnect to this land.

Dear Macedon Ranges Shire Councillors,

I call on you to declare a Climate Emergency as a first step towards meaningful nationwide action on Climate Change.

Up to 31st of October VicRoads is seeking input into the strategy via this survey.

As focused as VicRoads is on cars, it is important to highlight that pedestrians and cyclists share the roads as well. They need better infrastructure to encourage “Active Transport” (walking and cycling).

In an exciting first, we will be using the Vehicle to Load feature on an Electric Vehicle to power the Wash Against Waste trailer at the Malmsbury Farmers Market