SLAM

[ Thursday, 7 Feb; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The First SLA forum for 2019 is on Thursday, 7 February at 7pm at Kent House, opposite Central Park on Faulkner Street. We are fortunate in two ways, Council has finally appointed a new Sustainability officer, Sally Thorsteinsson and she has agreed to come an speak about her role and some of the projects she […] full article »

[ Wednesday, 6 Feb; 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] A global town hall meeting to advance, demonstrate, network and act Lunch & refreshments provided Wednesday 6 February 2019, 8am-4pm, Armidale Town Hall Goals Advance measurement of food loss and food waste, so what gets measured can be managed Demonstrate current project success Network to share expertise and technology for local, national and global impact Act by identifying projects for […] full article »

Australia’s longest running and largest sustainability festival hits the streets in 2019 for its 20th year. This iconic, national platform showcases sustainability leaders and innovators with cutting edge solutions to an ever-growing audience. Disruptions for sustainability are happening right now all around the world – whether it’s the explosion in clean energy uptake, the surge of […] full article »

[ Thursday, 28 Feb; 6:00 pm; ] We now have over 100 investors on the DomaCom platform. Many thanks to those who have acted so quickly. We know many of you are keen to see the detailed investment offer – the Supplementary Product Disclosure Statement (SPDS). This will be released late in February and we will also bring printed copies to the […] full article »

[ Wednesday, 13 Feb to Friday, 15 Feb. ] 7th Biennial Association for the Study of Literature, Environment and Culture Conference We explore how the stuff of the world weaves itself into story, & how story can materially transform the world & asks what do we want these stories to do? Hosted by English Literary Studies (Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences & Education) When: Wednesday […] full article »

[ Sunday, 10 Feb; 8:30 am; ] Commencing Sunday 9 September — Armidale Urban Rivercare (AURG) Sunday Sessions will be held on the second Sunday of each month. Time: 8:30am Location: Somewhere along Dumaresq Creek — Join the AURG mailing list for details of each session. What to bring: BYO long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy boots. Please also bring gloves, broad brim […] full article »

[ Monday, 4 Feb; 3:00 pm; ] We will continue with our weeding downstream of Niagara Street on the north side of the Creek near where Northcott Street (accessed off Erskine Street) adjoins the creek area. Time: 3.00 to 5.00pm Location: Dumaresq Creek downstream from Niagara Street on the northern side where Northcott Street (accessed off Erskine Street) intersects with the creek. […] full article »

Beau the Koala WAS LIVE from the Extinction Inquiry on the Friday 1 February. He was at the Senate hearing into the Faunal Extinction Crisis our National Director and Nature Campaigner presented evidence that our Federal Environment laws are failing animals like the koala. We are in an extinction crisis that’s why we are calling […] full article »

[ Friday, 3 May; ] Get involved in Wild Koala Day… Share a wild koala photograph on facebook, instagram or twitter and tag #wildkoaladay If you don’t have a pic of a wild koala, share your favourite koala toy and tag #wildkoaladay In Australia, phone your local politician on Wild Koala Day and say “Its Wild Koala Day, and koalas are important to […] full article »

[ Sunday, 26 May to Tuesday, 28 May. ] 3rd National EcoArts Australis Conference: Using the Visual and Performing Arts to Encourage Pro-environmental Behaviour 26-28 May 2019 Wollongong, NSW Welcome to the first mail out for the third national EcoArts Australis Conference! We are looking forward to hosting a wonderful and inspiring event focusing on exploring sustainability through the arts. What can you expect from the 2019 Conference: […] full article »