The following events will be suitable for those interested in sustainability and environmental projects in the Wimmera Mallee region. This page will be updated weekly. Please email the details for other events to WMSA drobertson@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.

9th February 2012 - Ironbark Sustainability Webinar: This webinar will assist councils in preparing for funding and financing for large scale street lighting and small facilities projects. It will focus on how to prepare a business case and gaining internal commitment. There are limited places available so please go to the Ironbark website to reserve your spot.

14th February, 2012 - 7th Bioenergy Business Breakfast: Sustainability Victoria Office, Level 28/50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000. RSVP By 13th Feb. to Kelly Wickham, Kelly.wickham@sustainability.vic.gov.au, or Liz Hamilton, Liz.hamilton@dpi.vic.gov.au. Following on from the 6th Victorian Bioenergy Network Business event held in Creswick in October 2011, the 7th VBN Bioenergy Business Breakfast event will present two cases for the establishment of an association for VBN members interested in progressing solid fuels for renewable thermal energy. Representatives from the Waste Management Association of Australia and the Firewood Association of Australia will present their offers of hosting such an industry group. This will be followed by a facilitated Q&A session to assist members in clarifying their needs, better placing all involved to determine the best way forward. After a short break the event resumes with existing projects and activities from the increasingly active bioenergy sector.

21st February 2012: Green Biz Information Session, Horsham. An event for small business interested in sustainability. More information.

16th to 20th April 2012: Tidy Towns Week @ Horsham Plaza. More details coming soon.