An e-petition has been set up to request the Federal Government to declare the climate emergency and introduce legislation to reduce the causes of climate change.
The petition ends at midnight on October 16th. Please, if this is something you care about, add your voice, and let others know about it.
You can find the petition here
Read MoreOur produce swap in September was a big success with many contributions including greens, chook and duck eggs, edible bouquets, purple popping corn, pumpkins, citrus and more.
Read MoreStill confused about our kerbside recycling?
Read MoreIn a recent post about “what’s next” for Sustainable Homes, I mentioned a community retrofitting project. We need to raise some money to fund next year’s projects. To that end, some of our members are organising a raffle at the next KYNETON Farmers’ Market. They need help on Saturday 12th October to sell tickets at the market. If you can help for an hour or so please let us know at mrsg.susthomes@gmail.com
Read MoreCurious about what the deal is with soft plastic recycling? Waste Management Review has a comprehensive explanation.
Read MoreHow are you all getting to the AGM?
An intrepid MRSG member has investigated local car pooling.
To sign up for a lift members need to go to https://www.coseats.com/find? and either accept offers or set up their own. A brilliant idea, check it out!
Biggest Ride Share in Australia - see how it works
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuvd2xfn2-0
Read MoreGreta Thunberg addressed the United Nations Climate Action Summit on the 23rd September 2019.
She drew a line in the sand with a powerful rallying call for the global community to act...NOW!
What a day we had!
The numbers are in and totalled, and we can report that our five member homes totalled 476 visits for Sustainable House Day 2019. A fantastic effort from a range of people.
Read MoreMany MRSG members and their families and friends travelled down to Melbourne by train or bus in order to support students in their protest against the Australian Government’s lack of action regarding the crisis of Climate Change.
Read MoreTAG - 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 have a diverse membership from retirees to young families, long term and new residents. We are guided by the latest industry, scientific and governmental reports on sustainability, health and safety.
Read MorePlease consider completing the online survey or writing a formal submission to highlight these concerns before the 30 September 2019 deadline.
https://engage.vic.gov.au/phwr-sunset-review/arbovirus-control
The Daylesford Podcast dropped in on members Anna and Dave, who will open their home in Woodend. You can listen to the interview at www.daylesfordpodcast.com
The Daylesford Podcast shares news of something local every Friday, usually lots of fun.
Read MoreAn intrepid family took to the road in South America on 2 tandems over the last 6 months. They are giving us the opportunity to enjoy their rich tales. Story telling at its very best.
Read MoreOver 70 students from the most disadvantaged schools in Victoria will get free places at Doxa’s Malmsbury Camp thanks to a solar gift from the Hepburn Solar Bulk Buy, the sister bulk-buy of MASH.
Read MoreMember for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas visited New Gisborne Primary School on August 27th to discuss their capital project and test their new solar panels, allocated to the school as part of an $83,000 grant.
Read MoreVolunteers needed for Community food swap - Malmsbury Farmers Market - September 15
Read MoreRead all about how the Waste Action Group are winning the war on waste in the August issue of The Local - The Heart of the Highlands.
Read MoreThe Macedon Ranges Shire Council has now considered all feedback received for the draft studies of the Shared Trail Feasibility.
Read MoreThe Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group is looking for an experienced communications professional who will be able train and advise MRSG committee members and action group leaders and their representatives in the use of our website, newsletters, and social media.
Read MoreOn 15th August, MRSG received $6,000 for an Events and Festivals Grant from the Macedon Ranges Shire Council to go towards the costs in running next year's Sustainable Living Festival in Woodend in November 2020.
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