by editor | 25 Nov 2025 | Climate, Energy, Rising Tide, SLAM |
Rising Tide has just announced that one of Australia’s most iconic and electric live acts, Lime Cordiale will headline the 2025 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The climate protest in Newcastle from Thursday 27 November to Tuesday 2 December will...
by editor | 25 Nov 2025 | Black Gully, SLAM |
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on the recent Black Gully Festival 2025. With the help of David Carr they review the 14th festival and invite more local schools to be involved for 2026. Finally a call for a principle benefactor who wishes to support the festival...
by editor | 25 Nov 2025 | Energy, SLAM |
Holloway BESS situated at 112 Eathorpe Rd – a 250MW 2-4hr battery which will link in with the substation. The project is Australian owned by Syn Co Global and Partners and is considered a State significant project. The BESS will be low in height (up to 2.5m) and...
by editor | 21 Nov 2025 | Habitat, NPA, SLAM |
Big Spotty, the world’s largest known Spotted Gum tree, is located in North Brooman State Forest on the New South Wales South Coast. Patrick Anderson, who took this photos in September 2025, says: “This majestic tree is over 70 meters tall and is estimated to be more...
by editor | 21 Nov 2025 | Death, SLAM |
A Gentle Return to the...
by editor | 14 Nov 2025 | AACSGaM, Climate, Rising Tide, SLAM |
Missed the community screenings? Or want to share the film with friends and family? Now’s your chance to relive the powerful story of the 2024 People’s Blockade — and get fired up for the massive weeks ahead! This inspiring documentary tells the story of Rising Tide’s...
by editor | 14 Nov 2025 | Art, SLAM |
It’s been a tough few weeks for nature, but we’ve got just the thing to add a bit of joy to your week. Wild At Art, Australia’s biggest threatened species art competition for kids, has officially wrapped up and we need your help to award the People’s Choice award!...
by editor | 14 Nov 2025 | Garden, SLAM, Water |
28th, 29th,30th Nov. & 5th 6th 7th Dec 2025 Make your own Flowform, using clay, hands, heart & soul. Manifest the Lemniscate. For stirring, oxygenation & beautification. Take the challenge. Hosted by Phil Sedgman. Flowform maker for 35 yrs & creator of...
by editor | 31 Oct 2025 | Habitat, NPA, SLAM
Armidale NPA is very concerned about the well being of Greater Gliders and numerous other endangered and vulnerable listed species in the Styx River State Forest. Also of course all the area’s terrestrial mammal, bird, fish and invertebrate species – the...
by editor | 31 Oct 2025 | Energy, SLAM
TAFE NSW is also offering a short Microskills course called Prepare to Work in the Renewable Energy Industry. It provides a quick and practical introduction to the sector, helping people understand how renewable energy projects operate and where the job opportunities...
by editor | 31 Oct 2025 | Habitat, NPA, SLAM
By Lynne Hosking A group from Armidale National Parks Association participated in a series of gatherings 25 September, organised by the Forest Advocacy Ministry. Formed by the Uniting Church and Quakers, FAM has a Forest Chaplain, Rev. Jason John and he and Rev. Mata...
by editor | 16 Oct 2025 | BCT, Climate, Habitat, SLAM
Saturday 2nd of August an extraordinary winter storm delivered the heaviest snowfall the Northern Tablelands had seen in more than 40 years, blanketing the region with up to 50cm of snow. The rare event delighted locals with large, heavy flakes falling for hours and...
by editor | 16 Oct 2025 |
Southern New England Landcare and Armidale Tree Group are looking for volunteers to help plant more Koala Food Trees. Meet at 10am 500m along Roseneath Lane off Dangersleigh Road, Look out for Armidale Tree Group White 4WDs. We need help with: • Assembling tree guards...
by editor | 16 Oct 2025 | Climate, SLAM
Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) has been released — and while it rightly warns that 1.5 million Australians could be at risk from sea-level rise by 2050, it fails to acknowledge the much larger and more dangerous reality....
by editor | 3 Oct 2025 | SLAM |
Armidale Local Food Group is focussed on developing community food infrastructure and promoting the multiple benefits of local community food systems. We’re focussed on how to do this in Armidale and surrounding districts. Expressions of Interest are currently open...
