Platypus Winter Evening Online Forum

by | 2 Jul 2026 | SLAM | 0 comments

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...

Closing the Loop: Recycling Solar in the New England

by | 17 Apr 2026

Join us for a free community event to learn about what happens to renewable energy infrastructure at the end of its useful life. Hear from expert speakers: Guado Lado, Manager Regional Waste, Armidale Regional Council Dr Kas Gregory, Lecturer in Computational,...

Watch Doco: Rehydrate Australia

by | 17 Apr 2026 | SLAM

What began in the 1940s with a boy watching sheep buried alive in sandstorms has become a movement spanning three generations. This Australian farming documentary follows farmers and land managers across the continent as they implement Natural Sequence Farming — a...

Please join us for our Thread Shed opening day!

by | 17 Apr 2026

We’ll be opening our doors at 10am on Thursday 23 April 2026. Please celebrate with us – we’ll have morning tea together and would love to show you where all the action will take place! About us: Thread Shed Armidale is a new, permanent textiles...

Boorowa Irish Woolfest — Upcycle Fashion Contest win $$$

by | 17 Apr 2026 | SLAM

Following the remarkable success of the 2025 Boorowa Irish Woolfest Upcycle Fashion Contest, a group of local people have decided to run the contest again in 2026. Cash prizes pool starts at $1500. Opening from March 1st, 2026, with all entries to be received no later...

Talk: The revolution will not be violent

by | 20 Mar 2026

This talk by A.Prof Marty Branagan, Peace Studies, University of New England which is partly about Rising Tide, will be on 26 March in Arts Lecture Theatre 3 at UNE at 1pm. All welcome. A persistent trope from some leftists is that armed struggle is a necessary...

Armidale Tree Group Open Day 2026

by | 20 Mar 2026

Armidale Tree Group Open Day is on again, so save the date! Please join us for great day out for gardeners, nature lovers, locals, and anyone who’s curious about Australian native plants and the amazing wildlife and landscapes they support. Program of events Guided...

Hello from Thread Shed Armidale

by | 19 Mar 2026 | Art, Craft, SLAM, Waste | 12 comments

I’m writing to introduce myself and the community group we’re currently setting up. Thread Shed Armidale is a not-for profit group designed to build community through skills sharing while helping to reduce textiles from entering waste streams. We offer low...

Platypus Forum and Afternoon Tea

by | 6 Mar 2026

The New England Rakali and Platypus Group (NERP) warmly invites you to join us for a Platypus Forum and Afternoon Tea. Date: Saturday 7th March 2026 Time: 2pm-3.30pm Venue: Armidale & Region Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place (ACCKP), Kentucky St.,...

2026 Clean Up Australia Day — Armidale Free BBQ Edition

by | 23 Feb 2026

Help keep our beautiful creeklands clean and green! Date: Sunday, 1 March 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Civic Park Faulkner Street, Armidale (assembly near Curtis Park picnic shelter) Why join? Make a real difference to our local environment Protect...

Armidale Dumaresq Creek regeneration

by | 8 Feb 2026 | 0 comments

Welcome to and advice for the start of our 2nd Sunday Working Bees. Location:  Join mailing list to be notified before each event What to bring:   BYO long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy boots.  Please also bring gloves, broad brim hat and sunscreen. AURG will...