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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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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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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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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The Woodend Farmers Market has gained in popularity with an estimated 4,000+ patrons visiting to buy food directly from our farmers and producers each month. With mobile internet reception already poor, the extra load on the system became apparent as many stallholders who relied on their Eftpos facilities were losing sales and patrons were leaving empty handed and a solution was needed.
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Want a cooler home this summer and to cut down on bills?
Come along to this free webinar to learn about easy, cost-effective ways you can make your home cool and efficient
Macedon Ranges residents will receive complimentary advice on PV solar systems and energy efficiency, as well as an opportunity to purchase solar and battery storage systems through carefully selected and vetted suppliers. This is thanks to a new partnership between Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group (MRSG) and the Australian Energy Foundation.
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The Virtual Sustainable Living Festival is now a (mini) reality! and will be at the March Woodend Farmers Market on the Village Green to introduce you to some small steps that we can all take to help us create a sustainable future.
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