Latest Macleod news
Meet the member: Catherine Haar
Catherine Haar has been a member of Sustainable Macleod for 8 years and is the current vice-president. She has a particular interest and expertise in good governance. Catherine is a geologist turned public servant. She spent a number of years working in the coal...
Revisiting civil discourse
Talking across the divide in 2026 This article is a rewriting of one I wrote in May 2024, prompted partly by listening to Laura Tingle (ABC 7.30), present the John Button Oration on uncivil discourse. The recent fracturing of social cohesion makes it worthwhile...
Grant provides more off-grid power!
We have been awarded $7020 for the purchase of 2 batteries to increase the output of electricity from the off-grid system that powers our electrical and battery items. With the installation of the Tool Library this year and the amount of energy the chipper is drawing,...
Top Christmas gifts for nature lovers
Perhaps (like me) you’re looking for meaningful Christmas gifts that support biodiversity and inspire others to protect our native species. Whether you're shopping for a budding birdwatcher, a bushwalker, or someone who loves our local flora and fauna, here are some...
Hop to it! Join Australia’s biggest frog count
When you hear frogs calling after rain, you’re listening to one of nature’s best health checks. Frogs are sensitive to pollution, temperature changes and habitat loss, so when they are calling it’s usually an indicator that our local ecosystems are doing okay too. ...
The BANSIC Christmas Hamper Appeal
As the holiday season approaches, The Banyule Support and Information Centre is seeking your support to fill our Christmas hampers, which are distributed to individuals and families in need. December is our busiest month, and our dedicated volunteers are hard at work...
Inspirational visit to Coranderrk
Courtesy of Banyule City Council's Community Garden Network, 30 people (including about a dozen Sustainable Macleod members) were privileged to visit Coranderrk in the Yarra Valley and spend 5 hours on country with Uncle Dave Wandin, in NAIDOC week. Coranderrk...
Jagajaga Community Volunteer Awards
Congratulations to Guy Palmer for his Jagajaga Community Volunteer award which honours his extensive work over more than 10 years for Local Food Connect. Guy produces the weekly newsletter, maintains the website and connects local growers, suppliers, retailers and the...
Sustainable Macleod’s Tomato List 2024
16 varieties for you to choose from The following tomato varieties are being grown by Sustainable Macleod for the 2024 season. Financial members are entitled to 6 FREE plants on Saturday 14 September - Tomato Gala Day. Come to the Sustainable Macleod Community Garden...
Sustainable Macleod Inc. AGM 2024
The Sustainable Macleod AGM was held on Saturday, 20 April at 2pm. The new committee was elected unopposed. Marsha Merory and Paul Sharpe stepped down from their positions as Vice-president and Treasurer and were warmly thanked for their service. The new committee is:...
Congratulations to Jagajaga Community Volunteer Award recipients 2024!
Four members of Sustainable Macleod received recognition for their community volunteering at the Jagajaga Community Volunteer Awards held at Viewbank College on 20 April. Three received awards for their work over a number of years for Sustainable Macleod. Catherine...
The tanks are in!
Sustainable Macleod Community Garden, courtesy of the Education Department, now has 2 new 15,000-litre tanks in place, and a water delivery has filled them. Last August the mains water line - which runs under the school oval - disintegrated and could not be repaired....