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SLA’s response to Armidale Region Draft Renewable Energy Policy
Thank you for preparing this important policy which seeks to shape and optimise the outcomes of State Significant Renewable Energy Developments in the Armidale Local Government Area. Its close relationship to the soon to be exhibited draft Policy for Community Engagement and Benefit Sharing for Renewable Energy Projects is noted. SLA would like to reserve […] full article »
Armidale Action on CSG & Mining meeting
[ Tuesday, 26 Oct; 5:00 pm; ] Where: At Pat’s Place 177 Brown St Armidale (NSW Covid restrictions observed) or zoom Agenda: Dave Paull has resigned as Whitehaven Community Consultative Committee. Elizabeth O’Hara has offered to nominate. Topic: AACSG&M meeting Time: Oct 26, 2021 05:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73440553931?pwd=cWt5V2oxR1JmOENHU0xTR01jdzg2dz09 Meeting ID: 734 4055 3931 Passcode: M42isG full article »
SLA representative quits Maules Creek Community Consultative Committee
Resignation letter of David Paull, Armidale Sustainable Living representative on the Maules Creek Community Consultative Committee (CCC). 19/10/21 David Ross Chair, Maules Creek CCC Dear David Please find my notification of resignation from the Maules Creek Community Consultative Committee. While my participation was in the expectation of a two-way interaction in good faith, I now feel participation in the Committee only […] full article »
VIDEO: October Forum — Engaging in and benefitting from the transition to renewable energy
[ Thursday, 21 Oct; 7:30 pm; ] The transition to renewable energy is proceeding more and more quickly, and New England has been declared a ‘renewable energy zone’ by the NSW Government. But what does this mean and how can it benefit our community? These questions and others will be answered by Dr Jarra Hicks in this month’s Sustainable Living Armidale forum entitled […] full article »
ABC Friends 2021 public talk with Peter Martin
[ Thursday, 21 Oct; 6:00 pm; ] The local branch of ABC Friends (Northern Tablelands) will be hosting a talk by guest speaker, Peter Martin AM, at 6:00pm on Thursday, October 21. Peter has been a journalist with the ABC for many years, working on a range of programs including AM, PM, the World Today, and most recently The Economists. Peter’s talk, ‘The Responsibility […] full article »
#Faiths4Climate action in pictures
[ Monday, 18 Oct; 11:00 am; ] Delivering letters from people of faith, spirit and conscience in Armidale and Tamworth calling for strong climate action by 2030 to the office of Barnaby Joyce #Faiths4Climate In the media » NBN News | Storytime for climate action full article »
Help count birds with the new Aussie Backyard Bird app
[ Monday, 18 Oct to Sunday, 24 Oct. ] Taking part in the 2021 Birdlife Australia’s Aussie Backyard Bird count is easy! From the 18th to 24th October, spend 20 minutes in your favourite outdoor space and tell Birdlife Australia about the birds you see during that period. Simply register or to download the app and submit your results. Every count helps! Download the Aussie Bird Count app [embed width="520"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4ziO5ebxnc[/embed] full article »
Climate of the Nation 2021 survey and report by Australia Institute
Climate of the Nation is the longest continuous survey of community attitudes to climate change in the country. Some key findings: 82% of Australians are concerned climate change will result in more bushfires, more droughts and flooding, and animal and plant species extinction 82% of Australians support a phase-out of coal fired power stations 79% of Australians rank […] full article »
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