VIDEO: What Really Sparks Joy?

by | 18 Jun 2019 | Waste

It’s no secret that we have way too much stuff! This is one reason why people like Marie Kondo have taken center stage, leading people all over the world to look deep into their closet and ask: “Does this spark joy?” But what if there’s a...

Fair Water Charges for All

by | 14 Jun 2019 | Event | 1 comment

The Climate Council warns that global warming will cause more severe and devastating droughts. This creates problems. Just think of the cost of trucking water to Guyra, which begins on June 11, or the millions it will take to raise the Malpas dam wall. After initial...

Register now — Speaking 4 the Planet

by | 14 Jun 2019 | Event

Armidale Regional Council, the Armidale Catholic Schools Office and 4Sustainability Education are once again holding a Speaking 4 the Planet competition to celebrate World Environment Day.  This is an invitation to participate. The Speaking 4 the Planet competition...

Investment opportunity open for 2 more weeks

by | 14 Jun 2019 | Event

The Sapphire Wind Farm community investment initiative will close on 30 June there will not be any further extensions. Please invest now in order to not miss out. This offer is open to all residents of NSW and ACT to participate. If you would like to invest now,...

#StopAdani Postcard from Antarctica

by | 14 Jun 2019 | AACSGaM, Climate

The penguins in these photos are chinstrap penguins – they’re not as affected at the moment from climate change as some other species (it was thought a few years ago that they might not be affected much as they tend to live in the warmer areas and rely less on sea...

Donations of Bikes and Blankets please

by | 14 Jun 2019 | Transport

I am alerted by Settlement Services that Bikes and Blankets are still needed if anyone has any to offer. Blankets, doonahs etc should be taken to the Salvation Army’s depot in Beardy Street (block between Beardy and Taylor).  There is much demand in the...

ReAct Climate Code Red Wrap Up!

by | 14 Jun 2019 | AACSGaM

A huge effort leading up to election, along with the fabulous #StopAdani convoy and a month of action, music and trainings on the frontline’s at REACT: Climate Code Red! Like most of you, up here on the frontline’s, we are certainly feeling the...

Clean Up Our Waste — CleanUp Australia

by | 14 Jun 2019 | Waste

It’s time for action. Australians produce 540kg of household waste per person each year.     We need to reduce both the rubbish that enters our environment and the waste we send to landfill.   In the year to June 2017 Australia generated an estimated 67 million...