Earth Overshoot Day comes earlier again in 2013

by | 9 Sep 2013 | Event, Starfish | 1 comment

August 20 was Earth Overshoot Day 2013. This marks the date when globally we have consumed all the resources the earth has created for the year. Our consumption and footprint for the rest of 2013 will be further degrading the planet’s capacity to support life – ours...

National Tree Planting

by | 5 Sep 2013 | AURG, Event

The AURG is going to undertake its first planting for the 2013 – 14 season as part of the National Tree Planting event.  The site has been prepared by Bruce Whan and Gordon Bell and on Sunday 8 September we are hoping to plant 1500 trees!  Details for the day as...

Social media in the community

by | 3 Sep 2013 | Event, Monthly Forum

At its next Thursday Forum, Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA) will be looking at the world of social media, and how it fits into community-based initiatives. Social media is about people creating, sharing and exchanging information and ideas in virtual communities and...

SLA and the Federal Election – New England seat

by | 3 Sep 2013 | Event

There are nine candidates standing in the seat of New England. Where do they stand on the environment and climate? Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA) is not politically aligned or affiliated, but we do encourage engagement with political issues, particularly those...

Wind Farm Tour Announced

by | 30 Aug 2013 | Energy, Event, SLAM | 1 comment

Local community windfarm project, New England Wind, announced a 4-day Windfarms Tour by coach from Armidale to Canberra. “There is nothing better than first hand experience to see, hear and learn about the workingsof modern windfarms,” according to Project Director,...

Landcare People’s Choice Awards Closes August 25th

by | 23 Aug 2013 | Event, SNELC

Just to let you know that the Landcare People’s Choice Awards for 2013 are now accepting your vote! Voting for the 2013 NSW Landcare People’s Choice Award opened on July 12th and closes on August 25th. The New England region’s High Country Urban...

Ecopella at Armidale Club

by | 23 Aug 2013 | Energy, Event, SLAM | 1 comment

Ecopella – causing harmony to the environment at rallies, protests, festivals and concerts since 1998. Ecopella is an environmental choir that sings about the beauty of our world and the struggle to protect it from exploitation and destruction. Founded in 1998...

ALF stall at Farmers Markets

by | 23 Aug 2013 | Event, Local Food | 1 comment

It was pleasantly surprising to accrue the amount of produce for this stall. Although predominated by fresh winter greens, shallots, a splash of beetroot and lemons most items were sold throughout the morning. In contrast to the usual rush by stall goers at previous...

Progressive Cinema: Mining the Truth

by | 13 Aug 2013 | AACSGaM, Event

Progressive Cinema presents Mining the Truth at 7:30pm on Wednesday, 14th August at the the Armidale Club, 91 Beardy Street. Turntables Restaurant will be open for dinner from 6 pm. In 2012, sixty students  travelled to communities affected by coal and coal-seam gas...

Armidale Simply Sharing Meal

by | 13 Aug 2013 | Event

Armidale Uniting Church will host its annual Simply Sharing meal at noon on Sunday 18 August. Bring along the price of the meal you would have had, and eat a simple meal instead. Professor Helen Ware, from UNE who lectures in Peace Studies, will give a talk after the...