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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Castlemaine SC
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… Read More »Castlemaine SC
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
The Mt Alexander Shire Transit Station
Interview with Stephan West There’s movement at the station. The Transfer Station that is. The movement is coming from the vision and leadership of Stephen West, Supervisor/Manager of Mt Alexander Shire’s two transfer stations in… Read More »The Mt Alexander Shire Transit Station
CSC
Education, Climate & Politics Nioka Mellick, Castlemaine Secondary College –Known for their outstanding climate action campaigns, CSC students used this video to win solar panels for their school
Powercor selects site for Maldon battery
(Castlemaine Mail, 11th April ’25) Powercor has selected a site for the new Maldon community battery, designed to support more solar exports, maintain power reliability and reduce carbon emissions. The battery will be installed in… Read More »Powercor selects site for Maldon battery
Dan Nixon
Each week, a group of upper primary and lower secondary students eagerly gather for a unique after-school class in the old hospital in Halford Street Castlemaine. Their teacher, Dan Nixon, isn’t just teaching them how… Read More »Dan Nixon
Getting Off Gas
Getting Off the Gas – in a Hurry! MANZWG is taking part in Environment Victoria’s campaign to support the Victorian State Government’s plan to reduce demand for gas in Victoria by bringing in regulations to require… Read More »Getting Off Gas
Harvest
You can tell that Harvest is a shop for those who want the healthiest fruit and vegetables possible. There are no frills here. It’s almost like a chapel in its humble surroundings, its quaint, decorated… Read More »Harvest
Whole of Home Resilience Project
Free energy efficiency assessments (150 households) Castlemaine Institute and the Resilient Building Council are offering free energy efficiency and resilience home assessments to 150 households in Mount Alexander Shire. These assessments provide professional recommendations to… Read More »Whole of Home Resilience Project
Neighbourhood Batteries!
Grants Available Now Round 2 of the 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program offers up to $15 million in total funding, with up to $400,000 available per battery More information here on the Vic Gov Energy site
YIMBY Composters
YIMBY – Yes in My Back Yard Compost bins are not often seen in front gardens, especially large ones with thermometers peeking out from the top. But this is YIMBY, otherwise known as the Yes… Read More »YIMBY Composters
Resilience Retrofit
Home energy audit workshop Saturday, 24 February 2024, 10:30 am 12:30 pmSunday, 25 February 2024, 10:30 am 12:30 pm PLACES ARE LIMITED – REGISTER TODAY VIA wer.energygroup@gmail.com Visit a heritage award-winning West End cottage, extensively… Read More »Resilience Retrofit