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.
Swanpool Environmental Film Festival 2026 - Your chance to become involved!
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Interested in contributing to make the 2026 Swanpool Environmental Film Festival a success? There's an Information session at Swanpool Cinema, Thursday 12 March at 7pm
Last year's Festival was a sold-out success, featuring two dynamic guest speakers, and four thought provoking films. Master of Ceremonies Ramey Hengen filled the role with warmth and humour. Themes from the first film, 'Climate Extremes' were explored by speaker, Dr Philip Lawn, an ecological economist from Torrens University Australia. 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 final film of the 2025 festival, 'Ocean' with David Attenborough. For more detail about the 2025 Festival and earlier festivals, follow this link : - Swanpool Environmental Film Festival. |
BSFG Action Groups - What have they been doing? What are they planning to do?
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At our General meeting at 7:30pm on Thursday 26th February members revisited BSFG's Purpose Statement and began a process of reviewing our currently listed, considering whether they are still active, what they have been doing, and any plans for ongoing work.
BSFG's current operating or in-recess Action Groups: -
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Benalla Food Co-operative
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BEANS, BEANS, BEANS…HOW HEALTHY ARE THEY REALLY?
Beans are affordable, versatile and delicious. Beans are good for the planet, enriching the soil they sprout from with nitrogen while emitting fewer greenhouse gases. They require significantly less land and water per gram of protein than any animal source. There are so many delicious recipes using beans… plus they are really good for us. Still need convincing? Read this interesting article about the benefits of beans: https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/nov/06/beans-healthy-food |
Winton Wetlands
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The 'Winton Wetlands - Hume Engagement (DEECA)' (Nov 21 2025) news update describes developments in the ongoing management of Winton Wetlands.
The update is included in full in our news blog and includes a link to subscribe to future updates. For background, refer to former Winton Wetlands CEO Dennis O'Brien's July 24th overview as to how Winton Wetlands came to a state of impasse. You might also like to read reports on meetings Peter Holmes, Jane Rushworth and Hamish McPherson had with DEECA and the State Government. Update - 23 February 2026 - the Mokoan Hub cafe has reopened, and we are looking forward to the next update from DEECA! |
WasteWise Benalla's List of Recycling Deposit Points in Benalla - October 2025
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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! 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 is also busy continuing to update their
Update - Recycling Plastic LidsThere's a yellow lid bin at the rear of Rambling Rose for (only) clean plastic milk, water UHT, soft drink, Metal wine caps and crown seals. It's a charitable effort by Benalla and Kilmore Rotary Clubs. Please don't contaminate with the wrong lids!
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Inside
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
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
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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.