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.
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.
Keep it out of Landfill! WasteWise Benalla's new page of recycling locations, May 2026
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'Keep it out of Landfill'WasteWise Benalla has a new QR-code linked page 'Keep it out of Landfill' on this website! A quick way to access -
Benalla Rural City Waste AppHave you downloaded the Benalla Rural City Waste App? As well as being able to check which bin goes out , its A to Z tells you which item goes into which bin.
Even better is the little black pin which indicates where the item can be directed for the best outcome. Wastewise Benalla is continually updating the ideas for this app. Give it a try next time you are wondering where an item should go! WasteWise Benalla has its own FB page!Weekly tips are being posted by BSFG's Waste Wise Action Group on https://www.facebook.com/WasteWiseBenalla/
They are informative and often timely reminders! |
Swanpool Environmental Film Festival - 11am to 8pm on Saturday 11 July 2026
Click the image above to download the flyer pdf, or download here
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After the successful 12th screening of the Swanpool Environmental Film Festival in 2025, BSFG is pleased to support another Festival in 2026, working in partnership with Swanpool Landcare with support from Benalla Rural City, Gecko Clan, Goulburn Broken CMA and the Victorian State Government.
Three sessions commence at 11am sharp at Swanpool Cinema and this year will include a light lunch, afternoon tea and finish at 8pm after dinner. Tickets $40. Booking - www.trybooking.com/DMLQZ A sold-out success, last year's festival featured two dynamic guest speakers, and four thought provoking films. Themes from the first film, 'Climate Extremes' were explored by ecological economist Dr Philip Lawn. The second film, 'Roots So Deep', looked at attitudes to sustainable and regenerative farming in the US. This was followed by a lively interview and Q&A with local farmer Mark Foletta and MC Ramey in which Mark spoke about his ventures in diversification and passion for involving his local community. The third film before the dinner break was 'Takayna - The Heart of Lutruwita', followed after dinner by the film, 'Ocean' with David Attenborough. For more detail about the 2025 Festival and earlier festivals, follow this link : - Swanpool Environmental Film Festival. |
New Renewable Energy Benalla action group solar panel installation project completed
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Benalla Sustainable Future Group (BSFG) is delighted to announce completion of a new solar panel installation project on a Benalla community building at EdSpace (24 Carrier Street).
This development continues action group Renewable Energy Benalla’s commitment to the generation of solar power in our community and follows past REB projects which installed solar panels on Bernard Briggs and Munro Avenue kindergartens. EdSpace is an Independent Specialist School and a project of Capability Building Incorporated, a Public Benevolent Institution providing family centred support in health and education for young people with a medical diagnosis affecting their success in mainstream schools.
The installation was funded by a no-interest loan from BSFG to EdSpace, which will be repaid by energy cost savings over the next four years or so. The installation was undertaken yet again by SolarGain Wangaratta.
Pictured are EdSpace’s Chair Maggie Fanning, BSFG’s President Brian Harker, and David Blore (REB).
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Benalla Food Co-operative - 15 Year Celebration Lunch a Wonderful Success
Click on image to find out more about the Benalla Food Co-op!
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OUR 15 YEAR CELEBRATION LUNCH was a great success, with members commenting on how much they enjoyed the day. Twenty- three members attended, six being newer members. We received eleven apologies. We had the most delicious variety of food ranging from arancini tuna balls, egg foo yong pancakes, vegetarian lasagna to coffee cheesecake, Japanese cheesecake and winter apple cake. The Cypriot grain salad had 10 co-op ingredients! Thank-you to members who brought along their fare including recipes to share, helped set up and pack up. Christine gave a short talk on the history of the food co-op and thanked Sonia for her role as co-op manager. The mystery prize for the day - the amount spent on Saturday, 'nearest to the pin’ - was won by Jo Henderson.
EXTRA COMPUTER OPERATOR NEEDED We need an extra person to process our shopping & take payments. Confidence using a computer essential. Peter Holmes would provide training. Contact Christine 0438 624 866 |
March General Meeting - Film 'Old Growth Forests - Nature's Biotic Water Pump'
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Did you miss the screening of New England Forests' film "Old Growth Forests - Nature's Biotic Water Pump" at our March general meeting? You can watch it in full here!
For decades now, we've been hearing how greenhouse gases, particularly CO2, cause climate change. But what has been almost totally ignored is the effect that alteration of land cover has on our climate. It's not just about carbon. Held bimonthly in the meeting room at the Uniting Church, BSFG meetings provide the chance to catch up with like minded members over supper. Hope you can come! |
Winton Wetlands March Update
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It is so good to be able to have coffee and meals once again at the beautiful, sustainably built, Mokoan Hub Cafe while looking out over the Winton wetlands.
The Winton Wetlands - Hume Engagement (DEECA) March News Update has been sent out to subscribers on its mailing list. The update describes developments in the ongoing management of Winton Wetlands. It is included in full in our news blog and includes a link to subscribe to future updates. For further reading - check out
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Inside
'Renewable Energy - A Life Cycle Perspective' - Tim Grant, Lifecycles
It's the 4th Anniversary of the Bernard Briggs Pre School Solar Panels - a BSFG Project!
BSFG AGM - Thursday 26 June 2025 - President's Report, Action Group Reports and Photos
Swanpool Environmental Film Festival in June 2025 - A Sold Out Success!
BSFG Submission to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the supply of Housing in Regional Victoria.
'The Art of Connection' - 2024/5 Summer Workshop Series
'Sustainable Farming Systems' - Serenity Hill
'Gardening on the Verge' - Andie Guerin
Feedback on Extended Drives in our loaned Electric Vehicle
'Outstanding Talk on the Benefits of Trees by Dr. Greg Moore' - Video Recording
BSFG Climate Emergency Petition
It's the 4th Anniversary of the Bernard Briggs Pre School Solar Panels - a BSFG Project!
BSFG AGM - Thursday 26 June 2025 - President's Report, Action Group Reports and Photos
Swanpool Environmental Film Festival in June 2025 - A Sold Out Success!
BSFG Submission to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the supply of Housing in Regional Victoria.
'The Art of Connection' - 2024/5 Summer Workshop Series
'Sustainable Farming Systems' - Serenity Hill
'Gardening on the Verge' - Andie Guerin
Feedback on Extended Drives in our loaned Electric Vehicle
'Outstanding Talk on the Benefits of Trees by Dr. Greg Moore' - Video Recording
BSFG Climate Emergency Petition
Banner - A First Monday photo to celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Benalla Food Cooperative - Monday May 2011 - 2026!
More photos on the Food Co-op page...
More photos on the Food Co-op page...
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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.