350.org crowdfunding film: Accelerate

by | 16 Nov 2018 | SLAM

“This is what it would take to fund the transition to a new world.” All of Australia could be converted to renewable energy for 7.7% of the money in the super funds in this country – which is how we know 100% renewable energy is 100% doable. That’s one of the messages...

ARMEVENTS — Mailing list for what’s on in Armidale

by | 9 Nov 2018 | SLAM

Hello – this is Helen Fraser I would like to invite you to subscribe to Armevents. Armevents is a free, subscription-based email list that allows members to send and receive announcements about public events in Armidale. In plain language, that means it is...

These two koalas lost their mothers to deforestation

by | 9 Nov 2018 | SLAM

Hi SLA, I recently met an incredible wildlife carer, Vickii, who shared heart-wrenching stories of injured koalas brought into her care. Like other wildlife carers in NSW she sees firsthand the brutal impact of deforestation on koalas. It’s the ugly truth of...

Black Gully Festival Needs Volunteers!

by | 31 Oct 2018 | Black Gully, Event, SLAM

Volunteers are needed for Black Gully Festival for both preparations on Friday, and then Pack-up/Set-up on the day. If you can give two hours or more to the cause get in touch. Every year New England folk gather at Black Gully (behind NERAM) to celebrate community,...

North West Plains Conservation Tender Information Sessions

by | 26 Oct 2018 | SLAM

Want to know if you can receive additional income for managing native vegetation? The Biodiversity Conservation Trust will run a ‘Conservation Tender’ for landholders in the Moree, Narrabri and Walgett Shires interested in earning annual payments to manage native...

Join a special SLA energy meeting

by | 1 Oct 2018 | Energy, Event, SLAM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5th, 1:00pm Southern New England Landcare Offices, ground floor of Hannah Arcade The meeting will be devoted to a discussion of what we think should be the key principles in establishing a community owned solar farm. PLEASE JOIN US. We need as many...

October Forum: Alt Option Energy

by | 26 Sep 2018 | Energy, Event, Monthly Forum, SLAM, Starfish

SLA’s October forum will be a twofold presentation in regards to solar power and energy use generally. Adam Blakester, from Starfish Initiatives, will provide an update on the impact of the “Farming the Sun” community solar collaboration, within a snapshot of...

Transition Australia website

by | 13 Sep 2018 | SLAM

Our website is now up and running and we have 50 groups listed so far and 33 published articles, with a few draft articles on the way. A huge thank you to everyone who has listed their group, submitted articles, tested out the website while we were still refining the...

2018 Sustainable House Tour 8–9 Sept

by | 4 Sep 2018 | Energy, Event, SLAM | 4 comments

To be held over the weekend of Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September it’s a great opportunity to look at a variety of local houses (not seen before in the SLA Tour) that all have some sustainable features. It’s a self-drive tour. You buy a booklet for $25 that has...