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SUMMARY:Come-along and join Pat’s Pilliga Tag-a-long Tour
DESCRIPTION:National Parks association\, Armidale Branch invite you to join Pat Schultz on a tag-a-long tour of the culturally and ecologically significant & wonderful Pilliga Forest. The proposed program is flexible and depends on numbers attending and weather conditions. \nIf time permits it is most enjoyable to have a day at the Pilliga Hot Bore Baths prior to the tour. \nArrive at Pilliga village on to camp & relax at Pilliga hot bore baths ($5) or book into the Pilliga Pub\, the pub has two family rooms Phone 0428671182 for bookings. Dinner may be available at the pub. Friday afternoon arrive at Pilliga Pottery \n\nSaturday — Leave at 8.30am Drive to Baradine Forest Discovery Centre\, with interesting displays and the history of The Pilliga\, then on to Sculptures in the Scrub or the Salt Cave & the Fire tower for expansive views across forest vista to Warrumbungle and Nandewar ranges. If time permits visit Gamilaraay Sculpture Walk and possibly the Sandstone Caves. Stay at Barkala Homestay (Pilliga Pottery) where camping\, private room or share a room in unique accommodation is available and dine in the Blue Wren Cafe.\nSunday — Leave at 8.30am to tour Santos coal seam gas fields & infrastructure\, accompanied by a local Pilliga resident who will share their love and knowledge of Pilliga biodiversity and give an update on the controversial Narrabri Gas Project impacting on the forest\, surrounding farmlands & the serious risks to the Great Artesian Basin For those with commitments the tour ends to allow travel home on Friday afternoon or for those staying the accommodation is the same as for Thursday night.\nMonday — For those who have more time\, we’ll visit any destinations missed on Saturday or meet the Interests of participants\, for example bushwalks and other related activities.\n\nFor further information please contact Pat Schultz on {mobile prefix oh for}28 725 852 \nPilliga registration March 26 word doc
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/come-along-and-join-pats-pilliga-tag-a-long-tour
LOCATION:Pilliga Pottery\, 2630 Dandry Rd\, Coonabarabran\, NSW\, 2357\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Aboriginal,Activism,Art,Forests,Tour,Walk,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pilliga Tag%E2%80%93Along Tours":MAILTO:pat.schultz@bigpond.com
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SUMMARY:Platypus Forum and Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:The New England Rakali and Platypus Group (NERP) warmly invites you to join us for a Platypus Forum and Afternoon Tea. \n\nDate: Saturday 7th March 2026\nTime: 2pm-3.30pm\nVenue: Armidale & Region Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place (ACCKP)\, Kentucky St.\, Armidale\nAfternoon tea: Catered for by the Keeping Place Cafe.\n\nNERP has held several events over the last three years including a forum at UNE with platypus researchers\, an online session with Geoff Williams from the Australian Platypus Conservancy and a Spring 2024 Platypus picnic at Commissioners Waters. \nAt the Black Gully Festival in 2025 children made clay platypus and we began ‘weaving the Macleay’ on repurposed hail netting\, an ongoing project for the PCYC markets 2026. The Early Years Platypus Kit continues to be well received and will be on loan again for early childhood services and schools (K-2) from March 2026. The Platypus Forum will include the following presenters\, and we look forward to some engaging discussions. \n\nHazel Vale and Thelma Kelly\, Welcome to Country and reflections on river care\nAngus Adair\, Co-ordinator of the Armidale Urban Rivercare group (AURG) and local wildlife enthusiast: ‘Two Decades of Dumaresq Creek Rehabilitation: Positive Impacts for Rakali and Platypus’\nDr Sarah Mika\, Senior Lecturer in Aquatic Ecology\, UNE: ‘The importance of creating healthy Macleay headwaters’\nDr Michelle Maloney\, from the Australian Earth Laws Alliance: ‘Nature based law and the rights of rivers’(online)\nWe look forward to seeing you at the Platypus Forum and Afternoon Tea\, Bruce Cohen\, Andrew Lawson\, Elizabeth O’Hara and Sue Elliott
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/platypus-forum-and-afternoon-tea
LOCATION:Armidale Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place\, 96-104 Kentucky Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Aboriginal,Talk,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustainable Living Armidale":MAILTO:info@SLArmidale.org
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SUMMARY:Black Gully Festival '25
DESCRIPTION:The always highly anticipated Black Gully Festival is set to kick off on Saturday\, November 8th\, 2025\, in the scenic Black Gully Reserve (behind NERAM on the south side of the creek). This free\, family-friendly event celebrates the vibrant spirit of Armidale as the weather warms up\, offering a day filled with music\, art\, environmental and community engagement. The festival promises an entertaining experience for attendees of all ages. \nThe heart of the festival lies in its live music performances\, taking place from 10am to 8pm across three stages. Showcasing the exceptional talent within the region\, local bands\, soloists\, and small groups will captivate audiences with a diverse range of musical styles presented by The Musicians of Armidale. \nFull program
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/black-gully-festival
LOCATION:Behind NERAM\, 208 Taylor Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Aboriginal,Activism,Art,Food,Garden,Music,Planting,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Musicians Of Armidale":MAILTO:musiciansofarmidale@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Who is listening to First Nations peoples and why the ABC is so important
DESCRIPTION:Public talk on Thursday 23 October\, 5:30 for 6:00pm start \nArmidale Playhouse (309 Beardy Street) \nFree Admission \nAs the inaugural Elder-in-Residence at the ABC\, Jackie combines a knowledge of media with an illustrious track record.  A few of her previous roles and achievements include Member of the Referendum Working Group\, Co-Chair of Reconciliation Australia\, Co-Commissioner for Queensland for the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families (Stolen Generations inquiry)\, and Co-Chair of the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples. Jackie is currently a Director of Indigenous Research at the University of Queensland.  She is also the author/co-author/co-editor of 5 books and an engaging speaker. \nEveryone is most welcome.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/who-is-listening-to-first-nations-peoples-and-why-the-abc-is-so-important
LOCATION:Armidale Playhouse\, 309 Beardy Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Aboriginal
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SUMMARY:Meet Thomas Mayo
DESCRIPTION:Armidale Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place (ACCKP) and the local Reconciliation group\, ANTaR\, are delighted to announce that prominent spokesperson for the Uluru Statement From The Heart will be speaking at an informal lunchtime event on Saturday 7th June at the Cultural Centre from 11:30am to 1:30pm. \nThomas Mayo was last in Armidale to address a packed Town Hall meeting as part of the Yes23 Campaign. Last year\, in the lead up to the first anniversary of the Voice referendum he published his 5th book\, “Always Was\, Always Will Be” in which he talks about hope and the future we want to see – one where there is justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. \nLunch will be provided at this free event\, and everyone is welcome.
URL:https://slarmidale.org/event/meet-thomas-mayo
LOCATION:Armidale Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place\, 96-104 Kentucky Street\, Armidale\, NSW\, 2350\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Aboriginal
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ORGANIZER;CN="ANTaR":MAILTO:info@antar.org.au
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