Films to inspire climate action with guest speaker Paul Sinclair, ACF Campaign Director and Deputy CEO
2025-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Check the event listing for venue details, Australia
We are feeling a bit overwhelmed with the news lately and we expect you may be feeling that also.
As Joan Baez famously stated – Action is the antidote to despair – so we’re always looking for the most impactful ways we can act and support you to act also.
We do feel we are all best acting inside our sphere of influence by acting locally while thinking globally. However, sometimes, we need to extend our range a little. This is one of those times.
We wrote to you on 14 September about the importance of acting to save Scott Reef that is potentially impacted by the proposed Browse Basin development as part of Woodside’s North West Shelf extension and expansion. We included in that email the ABC News article by Rhiannon Shine from 13 September 2025 titled North West Shelf extension comes at critical juncture in Australia’s climate conversation. We are, indeed, at a critical juncture. Your ACF-AWR has continued to monitor this situation and we want to raise further awareness and inspire you to act also. So, we’re holding an event and we hope you can join us:
Where: Hybrid event: CD Blake Lecture Theatre, Building 751 (see map), Charles Sturt University, Elizabeth Mitchell Drive/Milawa Drive, Thurgoona, NSW, 2640 or online (RSVP to receive the link to join)
When: Saturday 25 October, 2 – 4 pm
What: Two compelling short films – Dr Richard Denniss (30 mins) and Corals’ Last Stand (38 mins)
Dr Richard Denniss is a prominent economist and Executive Director of the Australia Institute. In this short (30 min) film, he presents our Federal Government with a reality check in a candid address before the Federal Senate Environment Committee.
Corals’ Last Stand is a multi-award-winning documentary about Scott Reef, one of our last ancient interconnected coral ecosystems located nearly 300km from the WA north-west coast, which has recently come under serious threat from Woodside Energy’s Gas expansion this year.
We are also thrilled to have Paul Sinclair, ACF Campaign Director and Deputy CEO join us for a follow-up discussion.
Tea and coffee will be available for those attending the face-to-face event.
RSVP as soon as possible so you don’t miss securing your seat.
Please email acf.awr@gmail.com if you are attending in person for catering purposes.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Bart, Ali, Jonathon and your ACF-AWR team.

Indigo Regen Sustainable Living Forum & AGM
2025-11-26 15:00 - 19:00 | Beechworth Town Hall, 103 Ford St, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747, Australia
FORUM Doors Open 2.30pm
Event 3pm – 5pm

Michael Mobbs (Sustainable House)
Dr Wendy Connor (Health & Climate Change)
Sarah Wallis (Halve Waste)

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AGM 6pm
Guest speaker Michael Mobbs, the ‘off-grid guy’ Discussing how to live a more sustainable life
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Free Entry – Donations Welcome – Refreshments Provided

Contact Chris 0414 916 654

Climate Conversations
2026-03-07 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-04-11 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-02 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-06-06 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-10-03 14:30 - 16:00, 2027-01-02 14:30 - 16:00, 2027-02-06 14:30 - 16:00, 2027-03-06 14:30 - 16:00 and 8 more dates | Old Beechworth Railway Station, 3 B Harper Avenue, Beechworth, 3747
Worried about the impacts of Climate Change? Join us for relaxed chats as you share your thoughts to grow stronger together in the face of climate change.
Hosted by Indigo Regen, building a shared vision for a resilient Indigo Shire—growing food, reducing waste, and creating a welcoming space to learn, connect, and care for each other and the earth.

Water Smart Gardening seminar
2026-03-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Wangaratta Library, 21 Docker St, Wangaratta, 3677, Australia
Water is critical to a garden’s success, but gardeners need to be mindful about how this precious resource is used. As the climate changes we need to take even more care with how we capture, store, divert and use water efficiently.
Presented by Sustainable Gardening Australia, this workshop will help both you and your garden to become more waterwise. Topics covered include soil care, mulching, plant selection, garden zoning and design ideas to make the best use of available water. Options for capturing rainwater and irrigation will also be discussed, as well as how to garden on the other end of the extreme: when there is too much rain.
This seminar is being run as a part of Rural City of Wangaratta’s March into Sustainability events series.

North East Regional Sustainability Alliance (NERSA) Bi-monthly meeting
2026-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 | CSU Go TAFE Wangaratta Campus, Tone Road, Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia
The North East Regional Sustainability Alliance (NERSA) is a network of community sustainability groups which acts collaboratively with communities, agencies and organisations across the region. Meetings are held every two months. Anyone is welcome to attend.
This meeting will be held in the video-conference room at the GoTAFE/CSU campus in Wangaratta. You may join us face to face or zoom in. Please contact Jenny Davies for the zoom link. Email address: jdjbdavies@gmail.com

Swanpool Environmental Film Festival 2026
2026-07-11 11:00 - 20:00 | Swanpool Cinema, 2386 Midland Highway, Swanpool, Victoria, 3673, Australia
After the successful 12th screening of the Swanpool Environmental Film Festival in 2025, BSFG is pleased to support another Festival in 2026, working in partnership with Swanpool Landcare with support from Benalla Rural City, Gecko Clan, Goulburn Broken CMA and the Victorian State Government.
Three sessions commence at 11am sharp at Swanpool Cinema and this year will include a light lunch, afternoon tea and finish at 8pm after dinner.
Session One 11.00 am
Guest Speaker Claire Hetzel CEO Landcare Victoria
‘40 Years of Landcare’
Film ’FLOODLAND’ 94 mins. Australia 2025. Director Jordan Giusti
A documentary on the 2022 Lismore floods and lessons from it
Lunch at 1.10 pm
Session Two 2.10 pm
Guest Speaker Adrian Drew Educator, Landscape Practioner, Tarwyn Park Training
‘What is Natural Sequence Farming?’
Film ’REHYDRATE AUSTRALIA’ 105 mins. Australia 2026. Director Peter Dowson
Australian farmers pioneering landscape restoration through natural sequence farming
Followed by Q&A with Adrian Drew and Stuart Andrews from Tarwyn Park
Afternoon Tea at 4.35 pm
Session Three 5.05 pm
Film ’TURNING THE SHIP’ 34 mins. Australia 2025. Produced by Rising Tide
The story of the 2024 blockade of the world’s largest coal port
Guest Speaker Craig Castree Horticulturist Regenerative Edible Gardening
‘Simple steps to improving soil health, garden growth and personal wellbeing’
Film ’DEGROWTH IN THE SUBURBS’ 15 mins. Australia 2018. Director Sam Alexander
Sustainable City Living on 1/10 th of an acre
Dinner at 7.05 pm
Tickets $40. Booking essential: www.trybooking.com/DMLQZ
Click here to view and download the Flyer (with both a clickable link and QR code to book tickets) and the Festival Programme.
Screening Swanpool Cinema, 2386 Midland Highway, Swanpool Victoria 3673, Doors open at 10.30am

Seed Bank Opening - 101 of Depositing Seed
2026-08-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Browns Lagoon, Olive St., Albury, Australia
101 of Depositing SeedAre you saving seed and depositing for the first time and need some tips? Or are you a regular seed savers who would like a refresher? Whatever your level, we welcome you to join us for a fun and informative event! Bring along any saved seed you have.
Also a great opportunity to get cracking on your warm season sowing.
$5 for non-membersFREE FOR MEMBERS

SEED SAVERS OPEN GARDEN!
2026-08-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Culcairn
SEED SAVERS OPEN GARDEN! 🐝🪰🌼
Seed Savers Albury Wodonga will be heading to Culcairn to visit Shrike’s bountiful garden with a focus on native pollinators. Come and learn about ways to attract pollinators in your garden!
Some snacks will be provided.
The event is free for SSAW members ($5 for non-members). Spaces are limited, so please RSVP through the link provided. The address will be given when you book.

The Launch of the Adaptation Game
2026-10-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Beechworth Town Hall, 103 Ford St, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747, Australia
Indigo Regen is proud to host a very special event to celebrate World Localisation Day on October 10th 2026; the launch of The Adaptation Game at Beechworth Town Hall.
Come and join others from your community to play The Adaptation Game (TAG) for the first time in Indigo Shire, and share a delicious afternoon tea.
TAG is a table top board game designed for Indigo Shire residents to connect and help prepare our community to be more resilient for climate change. Playing the game helps individuals and communities to explore the impacts of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, floods, and fires, and identify practical actions to build personal and community resilience to weather-related challenges.
You get to play out real world ways to prepare and protect your home, family, community, and environment.
See the attached poster for more info or just register with this link. Registrations essential.
