NEW funding for 21st century

by | 31 Jul 2013 | SLAM

Several NSW regions have taken another step towards replacing a 150-year-old model of centralised energy production with community-owned renewable power.Two projects aimed at helping rural communities access their own affordable sustainable energy, Farming the Sun and...

Illawarra Flame zero-emission house

by | 31 Jul 2013 | SLAM

A new sustainable life for old fibro houses….. A team of University of Wollongong students and staff have entered a zero-emission reconstructed fibro house (the Illawarra Flame) into the Solar Decathlon in China, featuring 23 teams from 30 countries. featured on...

Biodynamic Field Demonstration

by | 25 Jul 2013 | Event, SLAM

We will be holding a field demonstration/experience of treepaste production and application along with an observation of various composting practices. Biodynamic Field Morning in Armidale  Sunday 28 July, 2013 at 10am  Tree pasting is an important biodynamic practice...

Building with Hemp workshop

by | 6 Jul 2013 | SLAM

                Building With Hemp Training by Klara Marosszeky  from the Australian Hemp Masonry Company To be held in McLean Alternative dates: 27/28th July or 10/11th August Each workshop is a complete training, so you can choose which dates suit you best!  ...

Do The Maths Tour in Brisbane Video

by | 5 Jul 2013 | SLAM

Bill McKibbon’s speech at Brisbane Town Hall (the open cut version) leaving only Australian information with an unhealthy planet metaphor that Aussies can easily understand – drinking tons of beer 😉

Knitting Nannas Against Gas

by | 28 Jun 2013 | AACSGaM, SLAM

If anyone in our area would like to start a “loop” of KNAG here (or a similarly humorous group) get in touch with the editor. Last year a few of us heard about the activities of a group of CSG activists in Lismore who had formed the Knitting Nannas Against Gas (KNAG)....

Climate Action Network Australia: Election Briefing updates

by | 28 Jun 2013 | SLAM

Sustainable Living Armidale is a member of the peak body Climate Action Network Australia (CANA). CANA is a network of over 70 Australian non-government groups working for action on climate change. It is  the Australian arm of Climate Action Network International. You...