ACT UP: #EndCoal in Newcastle 12–16 September

by | 1 Sep 2018 | AACSGaM, Event

Shut down this continents biggest climate criminal — September 12-16th (Arrive Tuesday 11th) Frontline Action on Coal and Newcastle Climate Justice Uprising are inviting you to come and take part in a week of civil disobedience training and direct action against the...

AURG Maintenance Mondays

by | 23 Aug 2018 | AURG, Event, Garden

We plan at this stage for the next two Mondays (27 August and 3 September) to continue working at this same site, just upstream from Site 12 (River Oak). The work will be mainly removing woody weeds and picking up debris in preparation for our new planting planned for...

#RiseForClimate — Saturday 8th September

by | 23 Aug 2018 | AACSGaM, Climate, Event

There is a simple measure for real climate leadership: no new fossil fuel projects, a fast & just transition to 100% renewable energy, and not a dollar more to dirty energy. But whether it’s Australian universities continuing to invest in the very companies that...

Armidale Bike Week 16–23 Sept

by | 23 Aug 2018 | Event, Transport

Family Fun Creek Ride is on 10:30am Sunday Sept 16th at Curtis Park Farmers’ Market. How much can you ride during Bike Week? Commute Challenge is on again Sept 17th-23rd Be in the riding to Win Prizes!

Massive new Victorian government solar policy

by | 23 Aug 2018 | Energy | 1 comment

The Victorian government has announced it will provide 50% of funding for solar PV systems up to 4kW, for 650,000 Victorian homes over the next 10 years. This is a $1.24 billion program. The program will save the typical Victorian household $2,225 for an average 4kW...

New England Solar Farm — sharing the benefits

by | 8 Aug 2018 | Energy

A new solar farm is being proposed near Uralla, making use of the New England’s great renewable energy resources. The New England Solar Farm, being developed by UPC Renewables, is slated to be one of Australia’s largest solar farms, bringing 600 to 800MW more...

New England North West 9th solar power bulk-buy block

by | 8 Aug 2018 | Energy

We’re excited to announce that the 9th solar power bulk-buy block is now open! The bulk-buy discounts for this ninth block are still up to 33% below regular retail prices. We are pleased to be offering an expanded range of high quality solar panels and inverter...

Climate Matters: Slowing the Global Temperature Rise

by | 8 Aug 2018 | Climate

As well as CO2(which needs to be reduced), other substances known as super-pollutants, or short-lived-climate-pollutants, are major contributors to global warming, including methane, black carbon, ozone and HFC refrigerants. A kilogram of methane causes more warming...