Renew Armidale — We want to know what you think

by | 1 Jun 2020 | Event

As you are probably aware, the COVID-19 pandemic has restricted progress and badly affected our regional economy. However, the gradual lifting of restrictions allows us to plan a brighter future and we want your views on what that future should be like. We want to...

CLIMATE MATTERS: Fermentation

by | 1 Jun 2020 | Garden, Local Food

Humans have stored food for lean times probably for as long as we’ve been around. Some foods come to us in a readily storable form such as grains and pulses. Others can be air dried like meats, some fruits and vegetables. But there are many foods that can only be...

Step up to Plogging?? and Buy Recycled

by | 1 Jun 2020 | Waste

With large gatherings banned and social distancing laws in place, we’ve had to postpone our regular Clean Ups. Yet the amount of plastic waste is surging because of the coronavirus pandemic and it is feared the increase in single-use plastics will have long-term...

VIDEO: So you’re thinking of buying an electric car?

by | 1 Jun 2020 | Transport

Thank you for registering for our recent webinar “So you’re thinking of buying an electric car” with Bryce Gaton and David Cann. The video of the evening is now available on our Youtube channel. If you subscribe to the channel then it will notify you...

How to join today’s Interactive Livestream

by | 15 May 2020 | Climate

Our #BuildABetterFuture Interactive Livestream is today! Here’s a quick post with all you need to know about how to join. WHAT: Our first ever Interactive Livestream, gathering thousands of people together from across Australia and the world to inspire hope, action...

Virtual Nonviolence Film Fest — The Bentley Effect

by | 15 May 2020 | Event

The Nonviolence Film Festival is an event that highlights global challenges and actions taken in Australia and around the world to establish and maintain peace. With social distancing measures in place, UNE Peace Studies is encouraging people to participate in the...

VIDEO: Thinking of keeping bees?

by | 15 May 2020 | Event, Local Food

Calla Teseling {mobile prefix oh for}00030986 is a bee expert. I caught up with him at the Community Garden during 2020 Home Grown Garden Tour in February asked what are the considerations for people thinking about setting up a bee hive. Here’s what he had to...

Let’s come together on May 15 #buildabetterfuture

by | 4 May 2020 | Climate, Event

A few months ago, no one could have imagined that schools all over the country would be empty because of a virus. A few weeks ago it looked like everyone would be home from school for the next few months. And now after students have spent weeks trying to learn at...