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 10am SAT NOV 9th Every year Armidale folk gather at Black Gully (behind NERAM) to celebrate community, music and biodiversity 
This guide shows planting time periods that should allow you to get a crop in Armidale. 
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[ Saturday, 30 Aug; 11:00 am; ] Will you join with your neighbours in a March Australia National Day of Action on Saturday, 30th August, Armidale Mall 11.00am Australians United for Better Governance Rally with Speakers A peaceful, non-violent & family friendly day of action organised by March Armidale, a group of local people working together for an Australia where education, healthcare and social support are accessible to [...] full article » 
[ Saturday, 30 Aug; 6:00 pm; ] ‘Local musicians, including The Al Heeney Rhythm and Blues Experience, The Hermonik, The Firebird, Jana and Sujata Allan, and Chris and Arlene will perform in a fundraiser concert to support local protesters who were fined for protesting against coal seam gas mining in the Leard and Pilliga Forests recently. Coal Seam Gas mining is of great [...] full article » 
Did you know we are in the middle of Op Shop Week. The week seeks to raise awareness of the important role of charity op shops in our community and boost donations of quality clothing and household goods to charity op shops boost charity op shop sales recognise the tremendous work of the volunteers and staff dedicated to supporting [...] full article » 
An exciting initiative to create Australia’s first community owned electricity retailer has been given the green light. A community retailer offers energy to local customers at competitive rates, supports local renewable generation and allows residents to participate and own the business. It is similar to a normal retailer which sells electricity and issues bills but differs [...] full article » 
Australia’s largest solar project would be financed by ‘everyday investors’ in an exciting community initiative which will bring jobs, investment and solar power, through community involvement , to the Shoalhaven region. Shoalhaven Heads Bowling and Recreation Club has launched on online campaign to raise $119,800 for the almost 100kW community-owned solar power system. Installation of what will [...] full article » The first draft of ISO’s standard for sustainable communities has been released for comment. ISO 37101 sets out the requirements, guidance and supporting techniques and tools for sustainable development in communities. The standard provides a management system for sustainable community development by a local organisation. In this way the ISO is about the development processes and methods [...] full article » 
[ Friday, 26 Sep to Sunday, 28 Sep. Friday, 24 Oct to Sunday, 26 Oct. ] This is a not for profit tour. It is to educate about the dire impacts of coal seam gas mining / coal mining See the beauty of Leard and Pilliga Forests. And learn first hand the damage coal seam gas mining has caused in the Pilliga and open cut coal mining is causing in Leard Forest. Day [...] full article » 
Following the success of Australia’s first ever national day of divestment in May,* we’ve teamed up with Market Forces to do it all over again. If you didn’t get a chance to join us last time, now’s your last chance to in 2014. Click here to register today! On October 18, hundreds of Australians will hit the streets [...] full article » Bikeshare has not taken off in Australia in the same way as it has in Europe, Asia and North America. This new report, published today in the Journal of Transport Geography provides an analysis of why Australia’s two bikeshare programs have not enjoyed the success of programs overseas. Quick summary Barriers to bikeshare were assessed from a sample of members [...] full article » 
Climate change is impacting the oldest continuing culture in the world. As a young Bidjara man, I’m holding on to my culture through my connection to the land. This is why I care about climate change and this is why I’m a Seed volunteer. – Jarmarley Willet, 17 After more than a year of hard work, today I’m joined by [...] full article » 
[ Tuesday, 2 Sep; 6:00 pm; ] Ever wondered where your super is invested? Globally, 55 percent of our superannuation is invested in high-carbon sectors like coal, oil and gas, whilst less than 2 percent is invested in climate solutions like renewable energy. Want the tools to change this and use your retirement-savings as a force for good? Join 350.org and Market Forces, in partnership with Federation [...] full article » 
Dear Friend, We are contacting you to alert you to the Monster Climate Petition which we have just launched. We are hoping you will help us to promote it around the county through your organisation and networks. The petition is addressed to the House of Representatives. It draws its attention to the damage to the earth’s climate from humanity’s [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 7 Aug; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] It is time for another SLA (Sustainable Living Armidale) monthly Forum. Lauren Zell, the new North East NSW Regional Clean Energy Co-ordinator will speak about the Renewable Energy Target, the RET. The RET was introduced under a Coalition Government in 2001 with bipartisan support. It set a target of 20% of Australia’s energy from renewable sources [...] full article » 
[ Thursday, 7 Aug; 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Southern New England Landcare and Pozible present How to Crowdfund Your Project. When: 7th August, 2014 3:30pm-7:30pm Where: Café Affamato. 85 & 87 Marsh St, Armidale Learn how to plan and run a crowdfunding campaign for your project, followed by a net-mapping session. Finger food will be supplied during the break. Limited vacancies. RSVP Zac Geldof - {mobile prefix oh four}23 274 [...] full article » 
[ Sunday, 10 Aug; 8:30 am; ] This has been Cancelled. full article » 
[ Friday, 8 Aug; 6:00 pm; ] The next discussion for Friday Politics, to be held at Kent House from 6.00pm Friday, the 8th of August, will focus on the protection of the Leard and Pilliga Forests from open cut coal and coal seam gas mining. Local and global implications of Australia’s investments in major fossil fuel projects will be explored, as [...] full article » 
[ Tuesday, 5 Aug; 5:30 pm; ] Dear Friends, A quick reminder we are meeting this Tue 5 Aug at Souther New England Landcare Offices Level 1, 3/119 Beardy St at 5:30pm. The meeting will focus on Bike Week and the two activities of Commute Challenge and Bike to Brewery in late September. If interesting in helping come along. full article » 
[ Monday, 4 Aug; 8:00 pm; ] On ABC TV's Australian Story, an 'ageing' activist who admits he's spent close to fifty years tilting at windmills without a lot to show for it... until now. Drew Hutton seems as surprised as anyone that nearing seventy, he masterminded 'Lock the Gate', a big and effective people power campaign against coal seam gas. And he's done [...] full article » |
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