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The next Benalla Local Food Network action group catch up is on Wednesday 17th March 4-5pm. At the moment it will be face to face, at Ray Sweeney Community Care Building (Benalla Health), 45 Coster St. (If it changes due to COVID 19 we can go online again.)  Kathryn McQualter
Convenor, Benalla Local Food Network An Action Group of BSFG
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Thanks go to Heath Whiley and Kim Lukey for suggesting and developing an instagram account for BSFG! Here's the link - https://www.instagram.com/benallasustainablefuturegroup - it's also included with our other social icons in this website's footer (which appears on every page) and on the top of the Home and News page. Thanks Heath and Kim!  Kim Lukey, Heath Whiley and Peter Maddock meeting at the Northo to discuss the BSFG Instagram account (January 2021)
BSFG's quarterly newsletter is emailed to the BSFG mailing list and published on this website shortly afterwards.
Members are invited to contribute articles of about 200 words about an environmentally themed topic. Perhaps you are involved in one of our action groups and would like to submit an article about this? Perhaps something you are personally interested in including actions you are taking to live more sustainably. Your thoughts about major environmental issues which are important to you. Are we dealing with these issues adequately? Politics gives plenty of scope to comment on environmental issues! Check out https://www.bsfg.org.au/newsletter.html for an idea of possible content. The deadline for our next Newsletter - Tuesday 9 February 2021 - contributions to be submitted to Peter Holmes by email to [email protected].  Benalla Sustainable Future Group is excited to have two very experienced Climate Scientists accept its invitation to come to Benalla on Friday 26th February, to address the very important subject of Climate Change - the present facts, and the future projections, especially for our local region. This event will take place at Benalla Town Hall commencing at 7pm sharp, but attendees are advised to come early to secure their seats in the theatre, as it is a free, non-ticketed occasion. Dr Leanne Webb has been a Climate Scientist for over 15 years, since completing her PhD at Melbourne University, and has worked for much of her career with Professor David Karoly at the CSIRO Climate Research Institute in Aspendale. She works as a Climate Change knowledge broker, and has extensively researched the impacts of climate change on the agricultural industry, and in particular the wine sector. Leanne was part of the team that prepared climate projections for Australia, released in 2016, and is currently engaged with the University of NSW in a study looking at the impacts of climate change on Indigenous health.  Dr Lynette Bettio is a Senior Climatologist with the Bureau of Meteorology in Melbourne, has a PhD in Climate Science, and is a former resident of Benalla and student at FCJ College. She examines and communicates on changes to Australia's climate including long-term trends in rainfall and temperature, and the interaction with extreme events. Lynette co-authored the 2018 and 2020 "State of the Climate" reports produced by the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology. Rarely do we have the opportunity to hear about climate science first hand, from scientists at the forefront of climate research, together with an opportunity to ask them questions, so BSFG is urging the community to embrace this chance. Also of particular interest, will be a brief talk by the Mayor of Indigo Shire, Jenny O'Connor, related to her Shire's declaration of a Climate Emergency, and their proposed actions in response to that declaration. Indigo is one of more than 90 Local Governments representing over 8 million citizens in Australia, that have already taken this action. The evening will provide the opportunity for attendees to participate in a short Q&A session, and conclude with a light supper. Venue Benalla Town Hall, 82-86 Nunn St, Benalla VIC 3672, Friday 27th February, 6.45pm for a 7pm start Booking This is a Free Event, however Due to Covid Limits Early Booking Essential. SMS: 0438625638, or email Email: [email protected]  |
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