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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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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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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Congratulations to Joslin Moore, Waste Action Group, for becoming the new Loddon Mallee Waste and Recovery Community Champion.
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MRSG Committee is delighted to appoint Jenny Holliday AM as Action Group Liaison, supporting the leaders of MRSG’s 12 action groups, encouraging the sharing of knowledge and promoting cooperation between the groups in their activities and projects.
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Newham CFA brigade are grateful beneficiaries of a 5kW solar power system installation thanks to a grant from MRSG’s Renewable Energy Fund.
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Australia Energy Foundation (AEF) have just completed the public engagement phase of MRSG’s Neighbourhood Battery Initiative (MR-BIG).
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MRSG’s Renewable Energy team is involved in a project exploring the feasibility of neighbourhood batteries in the Macedon Ranges. Watch the video below to learn more about neighbourhood batteries and how they could be effective in our transition to green renewable energy.
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A very effective partnership between More Australian Solar Homes (MASH) and MRSG has resulted in a 10kW PV solar system being installed on another community building in the Macedon Ranges.
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As part of its MR-BIG project, the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group would like to engage the local community in determining preferences for the uses and possible ownership models of community batteries in the Macedon Ranges.
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In August this year, the Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group (MRSG) was successful in securing a significant grant in the Victorian Government’s Neighbourhood Battery Initiative.
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The installation of a network of 20 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations across 17 sites from Melbourne to Mildura, including Woodend and Kyneton, is in its final phase.
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MRSG’s Sustainable Homes action group has just completed a project to reduce the energy for winter heating at Woodend Neighbourhood House funded by the Stronger Communities Programme from the Federal government.
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Latest update on the Community Energy Park in the Macedon Ranges
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At the April meeting, the MRSG Committee approved the following Aboriginal Statement and Acknowledgement of Country.
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A joint project between Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group, Macedon Ranges Shire Council and local business, the Woodend Woodsman, during COVID lockdowns last year has resulted in a terrific Wash against Waste trailer which will go a long way in reducing disposable plastic waste at events and festivals in the Macedon Ranges.
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There is a Climate Emergency Declaration motion coming at the Macedon Ranges Shire Council meeting on 23rd March 2021. This would be a great time to add your name to the petition.
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A massive 31 panel solar power system has been installed this week on the Woodend Neighbourhood House thanks to funding from the MASH community solar bulk-buy and Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group (MRSG).
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