From the Director of Who Killed the Electric Car?

Local Power and QUT Science and Engineering are very pleased to present a free community screening of the new documentary Revenge of the Electric Car.

If you feel that an Electric Vehicle (EV) could be part of your future, or you're just curious about them, we would be delighted if you could join us for this special screening of this outstanding new 90 minute documentary.

Spaces are limited so please RSVP below to ensure we can fit everyone in. As this is a free screening, the RSVP does not guarantee you a seat. Attendance on the night will be "first in, best dressed".

Are you renovating or building? Do you have plans and ideas you’d like to discuss with green architects or building designers?

The Alternative Technology Association (ATA) with support from bankmecu would like to invite you to Speed Date A Sustainable Designer.

Speed Date a Sustainable Designer brings together Australia’s leading architects and building designers in the one spot so that you can meet and discuss your plans in a relaxed “no obligations” environment.

The first Speed Date A Sustainable Designer event was held as part of Victoria’s 2010 State of Design Festival and was a great success. At this event we arranged 90 “dates” between homeowners and 10 sustainable architects and designers. Watch the short YouTube video overview.

Over 500 homeowners applied to be part of that first event, so make sure you register quickly!

Bring your sketches, plans and photographs for critique and advice, on your tablet, laptop or good old hard copies! The designers will offer solutions, ideas and alternative viewpoints. All “dates” are 10 minutes in length.

This is a free event, with limited spots available. To register and to see the list of attending designers go to: sdsd.ata.org.au

The presentation will cover the practical elements of rainwater and greywater reuse. Drawing on case studies from ATA members as well as research undertaken over many years, the presentation will aim to give the audience enough information and confidence to install a new domestic water harvesting set-up or simply improve the performance of an existing system.

The event held over three days incorporates a Business Breakfast Forum, the Festival Day and Sunday Lecture.

Business Breakfast Forum Friday 16th March 2012
For the business community of Sunraysia, held in conjunction with local professional and community organisations, the Business Breakfast Forum will feature Mr John Daley, former Managing Director of E*TRADE Australian and current the Chief Executive Officer of the Grattan Institute whose presentation is 'Sustainable Strategies for Mildura as an Inland City' will provide insights and explanations relating to current important topics with national and regional implications focusing on positive opportunities and outcomes. Commencing at 7:15am until 9:00am (tbc) with venue to be confirmed.

The Festival Day Saturday 17th March 2012
With a great new location on the Mildura riverfront, co-locating with the Sunraysia Farmers Market at Ornamental Lakes – Nowingi Place, Mildura.
Featuring exhibitors, guest speakers and workshops, grab some great fresh local produce, support our local farmers and producers, reduce food miles and make our community more self sufficient and sustainable.

Sunday Lecture 18th March 2012
Join us for presentation with our guest speaker for an informative discussion. Open to all members of the public, free of charge. Venue and time to be confirmed.