Thanks to all you keen bus-riders, the State Government has extended the trial for the new bus service which covers the Blackall Range. However it's still a trial service and if it isn't being well used at the end of the 12 month trial (1 July 2009), it's back to cars. Let's show them how much we value this service, and use it as much as we can.

Here's the new timetable in nice easy-to-print form. You can also get the official PDF version from the TransInfo website.

The Maleny Neighbourhood Centre has expressed interest in teaming up with us to run 're-skilling' workshops, teaching skills on simple resilient living. However, these skills are hard to come by in our industrialised consumer culture. Can you help? If you can spare some time to teach a short class on some simple technology or skill, we want to hear from you. There's even a chance you'll get paid!

Here's some examples of subjects we'd love to have someone teach. Do you know someone who could teach any of these? Dob 'em in!

Below are links to download the power point presentation Marcelle Holdaway delivered at the last Sustainable Maleny meeting, along with the amazing Resource Recording Spreadsheet she demonstrated, that automatically calculates your office's carbon footprint.

Presentation (3MB)
Calculator (191K)

The spreadsheet would need to be refined and adapted to the particular needs of others wishing to use it. The source of greenhouse gas emission formulas is the Australian Greenhouse Office, and there is valuable information on their website.

Marcelle Holdaway and Mission Australia are joint owners of the tool, and this needs to be acknowledged in writing by other users.

Marcelle is willing to hold a small, informal session on the framework for those who missed the previous meeting. Please contact her if you are interested in participating.

A separate discussion forum for electric transportation for Maleny and region has been set up by Sustainable Maleny members. Please join up and participate in the discussion. We hope to arrange test rides and a bulk buy program later this year.

http://groups.google.com/group/sm-electric-wheels

Saturday 28th June, 10am - 12pm
Hinterland Learning Centre (Downstairs)
38A Coral Street, Maleny

Come and join the hubbub! We have some exciting topics for discussion:

• Photovoltaic bulk-buy: time to act?
• Transition Town Maleny
• Car pooling
• Electric scooters
• Bridge Creek Gardens, Maleny's community garden

PLUS

Making a Difference - Measuring the Difference

Transform your organisation using an accessible 'triple bottom line' framework developed and used extensively in the UK. This approach will make a positive difference to your organisation and the community, including going a long way toward addressing issues of justice, decency and the need for change.

Presenter - Marcelle Holdaway
Marcelle has had 7+ years experience in this field, beginning with Maleny Credit Union in 2000.

Thanks to Steve Swayne for this food for thought.

Three events over 13th-15th June
Hinterland Learning Centre
38A Coral St
Maleny

Sustainability catalyst, Robina McCurdy, will be presenting a workshop and slide shows to share her experience and insight.

To read an excellent article about Robina, visit
http://www.pacific-edge.info/journalism/people/permaculture_people.html

Sunshine Coast World Environment Day Festival
Saturday June 21st 2008, 9am-4am
University of the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast Environment Council together with the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, the University of the Sunshine Coast and SEQ Catchments are hosting a huge action-packed 2008 World Environment Day Festival as part of the United Nations World Environment Day international event, themed 'Kick the C02 Habit -Towards a Low Carbon Economy'