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
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
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
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
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
ANDREW SADAUSKAS 30 MAY 2022 The Fifth Estate The Victorian government is set to weigh up a moratorium on new gas connections for homes. It is also considering ditching regulations that force new buildings to… Read More »Victoria Set to Extinguish New Residential Gas Connections Following Parliamentary Report
Renewable Newstead, the volunteer group that’s been working to get a solar farm built at Newstead, is excited to be moving closer to a positive outcome. They’re hoping to soon announce a construction contract has… Read More »Express Your Interest in Renewable Newstead’s Flow Power.
Sustainable practices are intrinsically woven into the ethos and culture of the Steiner School. Located in Rilens road Muckleford, the school’s environment and curriculum aim to connect their students with reverence and awe to the… Read More »The Steiner School
Winters Flat Primary School in Castlemaine is a leader among Victorian schools for sustainability practice. This focus on sustainability and the environment informs life in the classroom, in their playground and gardens, and spreads to… Read More »Winters Flat Primary