Grant provides more off-grid power!

Grant provides more off-grid power!

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...
Top Christmas gifts for nature lovers 

Top Christmas gifts for nature lovers 

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...
Hop to it! Join Australia’s biggest frog count

Hop to it! Join Australia’s biggest frog count

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...
The BANSIC Christmas Hamper Appeal

The BANSIC Christmas Hamper Appeal

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...
Inspirational visit to Coranderrk

Inspirational visit to Coranderrk

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...
Jagajaga Community Volunteer Awards

Jagajaga Community Volunteer Awards

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...