Annual General Meeting – 2026

by | 8 Sep 2026

SLA has had a big and exciting year. The Sustainable Living Armidale Annual General Meeting and Potluck will be held at Kent House in Armidale on Thursday 10th September 2026 from 6-8pm.  The meeting will commence at 6.15pm and during/afterwards we will share a meal....

The Big Bike Film Night 2026

by | 30 Aug 2026

Let the good times ROLL! The screening sensation known as The Big Bike Film Night is riding into town with your bike films fix for ’26!!! What’s it all about??? They’re on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for...

Paper Craft Flying Magpie Workshop

by | 30 Aug 2026

Experience the fun of crafting an impressive 3D geometric paper magpie sculpture! This will be a rewarding project for animal lovers and will be shown at both the Creative Streets and Black Gully Festivals — the magnificent magpie being the latter festival’s mascot....

Seed Swap II

by | 25 Aug 2026

Our second Seed Swap will be held at the Armidale Farmers Markets at Curtis Park on September 13th. Bring along seeds to swap and donate or if you have no seed you are welcome to take seed you need for this season, a gold coin donation is welcome. Organised by The...

Invitation to a Book launch of “Breaches” 2nd edition

by | 18 Aug 2026

Invitation to a Book launch of “Breaches” 2nd edition www.breachesbook.org with authors Dr Miriam Pepper & Rev Dr Jason John, Forest Chaplain, & to hear of their work with the Forest Advocacy Ministry RSVP is appreciated for catering – please text Lynne...

FoNERT AGM & Mayors update

by | 18 Aug 2026 | SLAM

Friends Of New England Rail Trail AGM Members of the SLA Transport Group went along to the Friends of New England Rail Trail AGM on 13/8/26. Rebecca Whan from the Murwillumbah Business Chamber gave an informative presentation on the experience of her towns attitudes...

Bike-Aid

by | 3 Aug 2026

Bike-Aid is all about helping you fix your own bike. Held at the Armidale Farmers Markets on the second Sunday of each month. Run by experienced bicycle mechanics who volunteer their time and expertise to help locals get back on their bikes. Help is Free. Pay for...

Platypus Winter Evening Online Forum

by | 2 Jul 2026 | SLAM

The New England Rakali and Platypus Group (NERP) invites you to join us online on Thursday 9th July 2026, 8pm-9pm Online Zoom Link: https://une-au.zoom.us/j/86157379875?pwd=SmjjdRPjcIOw8VBiwwoDxW1kxsR0nn.1NERP has held several events over the last three years, and we...

Seed Swap at the Armidale Tree Group

by | 2 Jul 2026

Hello Gardeners and Foodies, We are holding a local Seed Swap at the Armidale Tree Group on July 18th, 2-5pm. Entry will be by gold coin donation. This is a nice warm space and afternoon tea will be provided. If you are interested in obtaining some locally grown seeds...

Birds of prey end of season update

by | 15 May 2026

Join Northern Tablelands Local Land Services to learn about vulnerable Northern Tablelands birds of prey, last season’s breeding results, and what we’re planning for the year ahead. Event details: Join Northern Tablelands Local Land Services for an engaging...

Activist sightseeing Pilliga scrub Tag-a-long Tour

by | 15 May 2026

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. If...

RSVP: One Health for a Changing World: Forests, Farms and Families

by | 14 May 2026

The Royal Society of New South Wales New England North West Branch, in partnership with the University of New England and the UNE SMART Region Incubator, will host a public forum in Armidale examining the links between human, animal and environmental health, and the...

Film: Guardians of Hope fundraiser

by | 28 Apr 2026

Fundraiser Screening for the Thin Green Line Foundation — Oceania Join us for a powerful and inspiring evening as we screen Guardians of Hope, a moving documentary that shines a light on the courage, resilience, and dedication of those working on the frontlines to...

RSVP: NPA walk near Armidale

by | 28 Apr 2026

Distance: 15 kms Terrain: Mostly on tracks and roads. Ascent aprox 100 metres to Crest Road then undulating followed by a descent down Box Hill Drive. From the Armidale Visitor Centre we will follow the bike path to Jessie Street then through Snow Gums Reserve to...

Film: Will for The Woods

by | 28 Apr 2026

New England Natural Burial Group Presents a film screening of ‘Will for The Woods’ 3–5pm Sunday 24 May McCrossins Mill, Uralla $10 Cash at the door afternoon tea provided About the film: What if our last act could be a gift to the planet? Determined that...

High Country Rising Tide invite you to a Community Picnic

by | 28 Apr 2026

High Country Rising Tide invite you to a Community Picnic May 17th 2026 12:30pm Dumaresq Dam Rising Tide is a peaceful, powerful movement of ordinary people taking nonviolent actions to defend the climate and demand a just transition away from fossil fuels. Come and...

Bike-Aid launch at mall markets — we help you to fix your bike

by | 17 Apr 2026

Craig Johnson and Kade Smith are two experienced bicycle mechanics local to Armidale. They are launching their idea called Bike-Aid at the next monthly Armidale Mall Markets on April 26th. Bike-Aid is an initiative to promote sustainable transport and local resilience...