Your big win for renewable energy

by | 12 Jul 2011 | Energy, SLAM

By now you have probably heard the main details of the carbon price package, but are perhaps not aware of the big win for renewable energy it contains.  Those pushing for greater support for renewable energy have won a fantastic outcome with new money, new independent...

Carbon price explained for young and old

by | 12 Jul 2011 | SLAM

Here are two videos that have just come out in response to Carbon Sunday announcements. First video is from the Australian Youth Climate Coalition which is a coalition of Australia’s largest youth organisations and over 50,000 young people from across Australia....

Nigel in Transition

by | 11 Jul 2011 | SLAM

Is Transition all well-attended events and hugely successful projects? Well no. The concept of ‘celebrating failure’ and being honest about what works and doesn’t work is a key part of it, as is sharing those experiences and the learnings from it. Here is an off-beat...

Intentional Communities Conference

by | 7 Jul 2011 | Event, SLAM

Hello to all Gondwana folk, I am not sure if you received an invitation to attend the Intentional communities conference to be held on Bundagen this September. We have a great program developing with representatives coming from communities in Tasmania, Victoria, lots...

Jack tells his story of Gas Conversion

by | 7 Jul 2011 | SLAM

Dear Editor, I refer to the conversion of my Mazda B2600 Light Truck from Petrol only to dual fuel Petrol & LP Gas. The quote from a Tamworth business specialising in this matter was about $4,500.00.  A local Armidale installer quoted about $3,500.00.  Three other...

CCAG and SOS Liverpool plains blockade anniversary bbq

by | 7 Jul 2011 | Event, SLAM

CCAG and SOS Liverpool plains invites you to join them for the blockade anniversary bbq plus farewell for the mackerras family when: Sunday 24th July 11 am where: Caroona Hall BBQ lunch, tea/coffee and slices to be provided. Please bring your drinks and chairs...

Multi-Party Climate Committee CRUNCH TIME

by | 29 Jun 2011 | SLAM

I understand there are still four sticking points: the price of carbon. If it is low, it will make little difference to our emissions and we won’t get enough money for household compensation and for renewable energy. Garnaut recommended $26; the Greens recommend...

Update from New England 100% Renewables

by | 24 Jun 2011 | SLAM

Keep up the input – contact Tony Windsor’s office with your support. Thank you if you came to our Renewable Energy forum a fortnight ago in Armidale Town Hall and helped to make it such a huge success. It is increasingly likely that a ‘clean energy fund’ will be...

POSTPONED Climate Commission Open Forum: Tamworth

by | 22 Jun 2011 | Event, SLAM

FYI for those interested in the Climate Commission Forum scheduled for tomorrow night in Tamworth,  it has been postponed until June 30 due to travelling complications caused by erupting volcanoes. Register and submit questions for the event at: Join the climate...