#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...

AURG Planning Meeting

by | 8 Aug 2018 | AURG, Event

The AURG Planning Meeting will be at the ‘Dumaresq Room” Armidale Bowling Club commencing 5.30pm on Thursday 30 August. Will cover our project commitments for remainder of 2018, Armidale urban maintenance program, and potential projects. Further details closer to the...

2018 Sustainable Communities National Summit

by | 7 Aug 2018 | Event

Community Sustainability: the future imperative The need to grow social cohesion, connectivity and resilience: community, food, energy Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 September 2018 Angliss Conference Centre, Melbourne Convened by the Municipal Association of Victoria...

August Forum: Biochar for sustainable soils

by | 31 Jul 2018 | Energy, Event, Monthly Forum

Dr. Annette Cowie, Principal Research Scientist and Dr. de la Rosa will discuss their biochar project at the next Sustainable Living Armidale monthly forum on Thursday, 2 August, at 7pm, Kent House Land degradation affects 24% of global land area, with 24 billion tons...

Council draft woodsmoke policy discussion and submissions

by | 31 Jul 2018 | Event

Invitation to discuss and write submissions on Council’s draft woodsmoke policy, 6:15 pm, Thursday 2 August 2018, before the main SLA meeting at 7 pm in Kent House on Biochar. Council’s draft policy on wood heaters & air quality is on public display...