Frackman the movie – two extra Armidale shows

After a sell out premiere last week, Armidale Belgrave Cinema is putting on 2 extra screenings. Frackman tells the story of accidental activist Dayne Pratzky and his struggle against international gas companies. Australia will soon become the world’s biggest gas...

Transition Network Conference 2015: Tickets on sale April

We are delighted to announce that after a couple of years with no Transition Network conference, it’s back, and it’s going to be a remarkable couple of days. It will take place at the wonderful Seale Hayne, close to Totnes in Devon, where we held the 2010 conference...

Largest protected arid land zone on Earth

The Pintubi traditional owners have helped to create the largest protected zone of arid land on earth, by declaring 4.2 million hectares of their land an Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) under the Kiwirrkurra IPA. “A lot of people think the desert is empty,” said...

Autumn Parade-walk with SLA

SLA again has got an exciting float for the Autumn Festival Parade. Its preparation is just about complete, but we need about ten more people who will simply walk with us, carrying lightweight objects, and wearing colourful clothes. Our message is ‘Time for...

2015 Home-Grown Garden Tour 7th & 8th March

It’s on again! The Home-Grown Garden Tour is now in its seventh year. Lots of new backyard food gardens to see, plus a few from previous tours that are definitely worth another look! All gardens are located within the town boundary, and it only costs $5 if you...

Woodland Wonderland Lend-a-hand and BBQ

You are invited to a tree-and-shrub and other good things – planting… Date: Saturday 7th March 2015 Time: 11 am – 2.30 pm, Location: Black Gully Reserve (Mike O’Keeffe  Memorial Woodland) between Kentucky St and Armidale Tree Group nursery (access from Mann St,...