Local Actions Have Global Consequences
The Benalla Sustainable Future Group was established in 2010 by Benalla & District residents concerned about environmental sustainability and the lack of action on climate change both locally & nationally. By coming together we can work towards a more sustainable future & a cleaner planet.
Benalla Food Coop - 'Meet lots of like-minded people!'
Members of the Benalla Food Coop receive emails throughout the month with rosters, information about additions, deletions, new products, delays in delivery, hints, alerts, thanks and more. The e-mail bulletins also include ideas for growing and using fruits and vegetables, and sometimes recipes such as 'Apricot Amoretti Biscuits' Yum.
Last days - to book into the upcoming fund raiser for Save Our Strathbogie Forests - Rhona's Sour Dough Bread Making Workshop! It's being held at the Uniting Church (opposite Coles Car Park) on Saturday April 6 2024 from 9.30 to 2 pm. Learn to make basic sour dough loaves as well as seeded, fruit and olive loaves. Make a loaf to bake at home! Morning tea (coffee, tea, fruit loaf and cake) and lunch (soup and bread) will be provided. Maximum of 10 people. Cost: $90. All proceeds to Strathbogie Forests. Tickets -https://events.humanitix.com/rhona-s-sour-dough-bread-making Interested in finding out more about the Benalla Food Co-op? Click on 'Food Co-op' on the top Menu!
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BSFG Newsletter #35 available online - Electric Vehicles, Use of Offsets & much more
It's just over a year since Greg's presentation in Benalla!
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BSFG's February 2024 Newsletter (#35) is now available online! Peter Holmes is flabbergasted that new fossil fuel extraction projects are still being approved and constructed; David Blore and Dieter Liebrich report experiences of trialling the electric vehicle loaned by Kilowatt Motors; while Ian Herbert may answer some of your questions on 'Using an EV for 'Emergency Power and Reducing Power Bills'. Peter Maddock's article will update you on 'The Future of Benalla Project' relating to 'Agroforestry, Nurturing a Wood Culture'. An article on the 'Use of Offsets' flags concerns about the Multi-Lot Subdivision on Olivers Road; and recommends re-viewing 'Trees - Not Just Important, but Essential Infrastructure' delivered by Dr Greg Moore in Benalla in February 2023. A great read from BSFG contributors who think deeply about a sustainable future. Deadline for the May 2024 newsletter Sunday 21st April.
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'WasteWise-BSFG' now Donation Partners in Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme
Benalla Sustainable Future Group is now registered to receive donations through the Container Deposit Scheme as "WasteWise-Benalla Sustainable Future Group."
WasteWise-BSFG will use your donation to recycle items that cannot be recycled in Benalla. The Zone Operator for our North Zone is Visy and our closest return point for the 10c bottles and cans is at Foott, 22 Irwin Rd Benalla. Please do not crush the cans, as the barcode needs to be readable to be accepted. To make your donation you can
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Inside
ACF's Guide to Sharing 'Heart of Country' - A documentary about First Nations people protecting Country'
Benalla Food Coop - Jenny Monger 'Appreciation with Sincere Thanks!'
BSFG Submission to Council's Climate and Environment Plan
President's Report to 2023 AGM - Peter Holmes
Swanpool Cinema Screening of 'Rachel's Farm' - "Inspirational"
Another Successful Swanpool Environmental Film Festival in 2023
BSFG/REB Community Forum on Solar Panels and Home Batteries
'Outstanding Talk Given By Dr. Greg Moore' - Peter Holmes
BSFG Climate Emergency Petition
Benalla Food Coop - Jenny Monger 'Appreciation with Sincere Thanks!'
BSFG Submission to Council's Climate and Environment Plan
President's Report to 2023 AGM - Peter Holmes
Swanpool Cinema Screening of 'Rachel's Farm' - "Inspirational"
Another Successful Swanpool Environmental Film Festival in 2023
BSFG/REB Community Forum on Solar Panels and Home Batteries
'Outstanding Talk Given By Dr. Greg Moore' - Peter Holmes
BSFG Climate Emergency Petition
Banner - Peter Holmes gives the thumbs up on his EV test driving experience! (February 6 2024)
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Benalla Sustainable Future Group acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we live, work and meet, the Taungerang, Yorta Yorta and Bpangerang people
of North East Victoria, and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.
of North East Victoria, and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.