The Maldon Bakery
In 2022 Rebecca Barnett bought the Old Bakery in Main Street Maldon. Until then, she’d been a frequent visitor to the town and loved its charm. Coming from generations of bakers, and having worked in… Read More »The Maldon Bakery
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How Castlemaine Secondary College Students won Solar Panels for their school
In 2028 Beth Mellick , President of the School Council, wrote this article outlining how the school student body managed to win 50KW of solar Panels for their school. The Sun shines on Castlemaine Secondary… Read More »How Castlemaine Secondary College Students won Solar Panels for their school
Electrify Everything- a blueprint for decarbonising Australia
By electrifying virtually everything, we can solve the climate change crisis. Electric vehicles, electric heating, electric cooking, a decarbonised grid – all powered by renewables and batteries. This is the future Australia should be pursuing,… Read More »Electrify Everything- a blueprint for decarbonising Australia
Tribe
It’s a small world in the Castlemaine gift shop, Tribe. A small, unassuming shopfront tucked away in Barker Street reveals a vast array of products, all handmade with natural materials, and many of them tiny. Ange Rosemann opened the store 8 years ago, showcasing the work of local artists, such as Katherine Wheeler and Bridget… Read More »Tribe
Hand Picked
When Ali Troup first started in the florist industry 24 years ago, she didn’t stop to consider sustainability. These days she doesn’t do anything without first thinking of the consequences on the environment. Her choice… Read More »Hand Picked
Regional Hospital Solar Program
Regional Health Solar program The Regional Health Solar Fund was a $13.5 million initiative funded by the Victorian Government to install solar panels in regional and rural public health services across Victoria. Solar panels help… Read More »Regional Hospital Solar Program
CSC students launch VOTE_16
Mt Alexander Net Zero Working Group member, Heather Cummins, interviews students from CSC. Heather: “Tell me about Vote 16! Campaign” Sally: “Well, as Castlemaine Secondary College students we’re launching a VOTE 16 campaign: we’re campaigning… Read More »CSC students launch VOTE_16
Mostyn Street Medical Clinic is on the Road to 100% Clean Energy
Doctor Louisa Hope from the Mostyn Street Medical Clinic is a member of Doctors for the Environment. Medical Centres in Castlemaine are expanding on their sustainability strategies in an effort to reduce their impact on the environment… Read More »Mostyn Street Medical Clinic is on the Road to 100% Clean Energy