Mount Alexander Sustainability Group

15/10/2026

Book now to join the screening of An Inconvenient Sequel & Panel Discussion at Theatre Royal Castlemaine , 3pm Sunday 25th October.

Tickets & details: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/97d233ce-bd51-4272-864a-ff9de1e32292

Watch the new trailer for An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, t...

15/10/2026

Ditch the disposables, grab the party gear from Castlemaine Community House!

Hosting a gathering soon? 🍽️🥂

Why buy disposable plates, cups and cutlery when you can hire them from us instead?

We have plates, cutlery, bowls, w**e glasses, cups and mugs available for hire, making it easy to reduce waste at your next event while supporting Community House at the same time.

Head to our website to book. Every hire helps support our community programs.

https://cch.org.au/party-hire/

15/10/2026

🌏 As the climate emergency accelerates, could reflecting sunlight away from Earth help cool our planet — or could it create even greater risks?

🎥 Plan C for Civilization explores the controversial science of solar reflection, asking some big questions about climate action, scientific responsibility and the choices facing humanity.

Join the conversation and explore this thought-provoking film at ACMI in Melbourne.

📅 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 | 𝟭.𝟯𝟬–𝟯.𝟮𝟬𝗽𝗺
📍 ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne

🎟️ 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: https://events.humanitix.com/plan-c

An important conversation about the future of our planet — and the decisions we make today.

14/10/2026

Tenants in Common is a way of separating the cost of the land from the cost of the buildings, while giving both parties security in ownership of a part of the title. (Two or more people own shares in the property. The shares can be equal or unequal in any percentage, and can be changed over time. The shares are treated similarly to shares in a company)

As one community member said “Tenants in Common is actually really common but not many people know how it works or how it can be used to make buying land more accessible - it worked for us and now we have a little community of friends on one block”.

Come and hear from Ben Franklin of NWF Lawyers on the legalities of the model and the experiences of community members living this model

Thursday 5th November 6.30 pm for 7pm start -8.30 pm | Northern Arts Hotel, 359 Barker St, Castlemaine

Light snacks will be available. Please book via https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1661830

For more information email Kaz - [email protected]

13/10/2026

Interested to be trained up as a Wash Against Waste Lead and be ready to take on occasional paid gigs leading our WaW trailer at local events?

Then hop in to register for the free training this Friday!

9:30-12:30pm, Campbells Creek, small group, hands-on learning, loads of fun 🐛

Registrations via https://events.humanitix.com/wash-against-waste-lead-training

13/10/2026

Parents and Carers in Mount Alexander Shire!

Castlemaine Community House and Dhelkaya Health are supporting the Summer Preparedness Event Series with Mount Alexander Shire Council, by leading the Parents Info Sessions happening across the shire in November.

For all the details check these images, and further info plus bookings via https://events.humanitix.com/summer-parent-information-sessions

12/10/2026

What on earth is happening here?!

You'll have to pick up next week's Midland Express to find out 😄

Ian McBurney

11/10/2026

🌿💚 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘? 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡! 💚🌿

Want to make a real difference for our local environment? 🌱

If you’re passionate about protecting our natural landscapes, restoring ecosystems and supporting biodiversity, why not make 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 the year you turn that passion into a career?

🎓 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗼 𝗧𝗔𝗙𝗘!

The Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management is an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge to help care for our natural environment and explore pathways into the conservation sector.

🌳 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱?
🌿 Conservation and land management
🦋 Biodiversity protection and habitat restoration
🌱 Parks and natural resource management
🤝 Environmental and community conservation projects

💚 Whether you’re considering a career change, building on existing skills or starting a new journey, this could be your chance to turn your love of nature into meaningful work!

📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Bendigo TAFE

📅 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳? Now’s a great time to explore your study options and plan your next steps.

👉 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 & 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧:
https://www.bendigotafe.edu.au/courses/department/animals--plants-and-sciences/certificate-iv-in-conservation-and-ecosystem-management-22529

🌏 Know someone who would love to work in conservation? 𝗧𝗮𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁!

11/10/2026

Had the pleasure of getting along to the launch of Ian McBurney 's new book "Don't Panic! Live the good life for planet, people and place."

Feels like it's the book we need now, as it acknowledges all the emotions and current challenges, whilst offering practical, bit sized approaches, with hope and generous helpings of humour. And that just within the first few pages!

You'll find copies available at upcoming MASG events, and Ian too, grab him to sign your copy 🔥

Don't Panic! An evening with Ian McBurney and MASG AGM

11/10/2026

Terrific to note how much interest there is for this discussion!

If you're unable to attend but want to stay in the loop about outcomes and future discussions/sessions, please contact Kez via [email protected]

Join us for a community-led discussion about textiles in a circular economy ♻

Together with Mount Alexander Sustainability Group, Castlemaine Community House and The Good Op Shop, we'll be discussing options for keeping textiles in use and out of our waste streams.

When: Monday 19 October, 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Where: Castlemaine Community House
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/coat-of-many-colours

This is a first step towards increasing local options for boosting the lifespan of all textiles! ♻