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.

Lenka Thompson30 January 2026

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.

Robert Bruhn22 January 2026Comment

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.

Stephen Pepper10 December 2025REAG, GREG, Electrify Macedon Ranges, renewable energy, News

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.

Robert Bruhn17 November 2025Comment

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.

Lenka Thompson12 October 2025Kyneton Backyard Growers

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.

Robert Bruhn14 August 2025

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.

Robert Bruhn23 June 2025

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.

Lenka Thompson10 June 2025

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

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

Malmsbury Neighbourhood Battery Project Update

The Malmsbury Neighbourhood Battery Information Session was a great success and project planning is now full steam ahead

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.

Lenka Thompson10 February 2025

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 .

Guest User10 February 2025

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

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

Donna Coutts18 December 2024Kyneton Racecourse

Thank you and happy end of 2024

Thanks for a wonderful 2024. The MRSG committee wishes you every success over the festive break and look forward to continuing our efforts for 2025. Stay well and thank you for all your great work to keep Macedon Ranges protecting its wonderful environs.

Lenka Thompson17 December 2024Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group

Volunteers needed to Wash Against Waste at the Kyneton Show

We’re looking for passionate volunteers for the Wash Against Waste effort at the 2024 Kyneton Agricultural Show. Come and have fun and be part of reducing single-use waste in our community. You will also get free entry to the Show!!

Sustainability + Innovation = IMPACT

MRSG welcomes James McGregor to this years AGM. James is the CEO of Blue Tribe, which promotes positive behavioural change for some of our biggest sustainability challenges. Come and learn about the tools Blue Tribe use to sway the moveable middle through world-leading approaches to design thinking, research, innovation, transformation in complex systems, and even behavioural science.

MRSG AGM with Guest Speaker, James McGregor
Saturday 26 October, 3-5pm
Riddells Creek Community Centre, 74 Main Road, Riddells Creek

Lenka Thompson15 October 2024Riddells Creek Community CentreAGM, Blue Tribe, Behavioural Change

President's Report

Welcome to the MRSG President’s Summer Report for April - June 2024. Read about some of the highlights for MRSG and share in the festivities of the third quarter of the year as we move into the summery months.

Lenka Thompson19 June 2024Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group

Wash Against Waste at the Malmsbury Fayre

What an incredible Wash Against Waste effort at the Malmsbury Village Fayre! Thanks to the Fayre committee for hiring the Wash Against Waste trailer, the stallholders who all used the reusable dishes, and to our amazing Sustainable Malmsbury volunteers who collected and washed and dried all the dishes over and over and over!