10 March, 2013

Theatre of Ideas will be just one of the exciting events the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival will present. Come along as three inspirational minds of the culinary world, Matthew Evans, Magnus Nilsson and Michael Stadtlander, as they discuss and explore ways to shape the world – and the earth – as we know it.
 
All living off their farms, Matthew, Magnus and Michael will bring the knowledge and experience from their kitchens and gardens to the stage to tackle the question: how are we going to feed ourselves in the decades to come? Focusing on food traditions and sustainability, each presenter will give their own take on preserving the earth and its bounty, delving into such questions as why should we reduce our meat intake and why the chef/farmer relationship is so important.

Where: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, Vic.
When: 2-5pm, Sunday March 10, 2013.
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For your chance to WIN a double pass to Theatre of Ideas at Melbourne Food and Wine Festival(worth $130), email competitions@gmagazine.com.au before the 28th of February telling us why you'd like to know more about growing your own food.

15-23 February 2013

Featuring an amazing line-up of films including Matt Damon and Gus Van Sant’s feature narrative Promised Land, the Sundance Institute's A Fierce Green Fire and the highly anticipated Chasing Ice, the Transitions Film Festival runs from the 15th to the 23rd of February at Federation Square, ACMI and Cinema Nova. The program features introductions and panel discussions with international filmmakers and Australia's sustainability leaders. Key guests include: Velcrow Ripper via satellite (Director of Occupy Love), Bob Brown (former leader of The Australian Greens), Anna Rose (AYCC), Drew Hutton (Lock The Gate) and John Wiseman (Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute). Ride your bike to the films and receive cyclist’s concession prices.  

Where: Federation Square, ACMI and Cinema Nova, Melbourne
When: Friday 15th-Saturday 23rd February 2013
Cost: Adult: $17, Concession: $12 (per movie)
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9 February 2013

Come along to the Macedon Ranges Sustainable Living Festival at Woodend for a fun family day out for everyone! Enjoy the local musicians, vegetarian food and fair trade coffee while you take a look around at the stalls and displays from sustainability groups and businesses.

The kids won't be bored, with educational and fun permaculture garden tours and other children's activities running all day long.
If you want to get serious about sustainability, check out the range of speakers that will talk on the day in the Hub building, including:

-Ralf Thesing (MRSG President and speaker for Beyond Zero Emissions)
-Caitlin Griffith from Victorian National Parks Association
-Phillip Sutton
-Giselle Wilkinson
-plus many more!

Where: Woodend Neighbourhood House
When: 10am-4pm, Saturday 9 February 2013
Cost: Free
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November 2012, January, February, March 2013

Want to learn how to design sustainable systems to your home, garden, or community?
Milkwood Farm, located in Central West NSW, has courses that will enable you to create a sustainable future for you and your family.

Over two weeks you will engage in practical workshops, site visits, theory and extensive design workshops. The courses will provide both urban and rural examples, and so whether you are from the country or the city, this course will enable you to apply energy conservation, food production systems and nutrient cycling in your community.

Where: Milkwood Farm, Mudgee, NSW
When: 11th-26th November 2012, 6th-19th January 2012, 24th February-9th March 2013
Cost: $2,200 pp if booking individually, discounts apply to those booking in a group
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16 - 18 November 2012

One Million Women, one of Australia's largest women's movements, invites you to join them in creating a Recipe For Change this November. Invite the girls over for a few drinks, a meal or a cup of tea and swap ideas on how to save energy and reduce waste.

All your ideas, along with expert tips and advice, will be put together to create an online book called Recipe For Change, which will be launched next March for International Women's Day.

Also, when you register as a host, you will go into the draw to win a great range of prizes, including a solar hot water system, solar energy panels, a bike, a worm farm, organic wine and an Aussie getaway, just to name a few.

Where: Your place.
When: Friday 16th November - Sunday 18th November.
Cost: Free.
Click here for more information.