by editor | 5 Jun 2023 | AURG, SLAM, SNELC
AURG Members and Friends Bruce was invited to the Regional Landcare (New England and North West) Awards held at the Mercure Function Centre in Tamworth last weekend as we were nominated for the Landcare Community Group. AURG won the award and Bruce was honoured to...
by Annette Kilarr | 31 May 2023 | Climate, Energy, Event, SLAM
The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) is delivering 5 Renewable Energy Zones (REZ’s) and one is in the New England. To stay connected and be the first to hear about opportunities to have your say please sign up to their project mailing list NOW at...
by editor | 23 May 2023 | ATG, Event, Habitat, SLAM
Come on a magical journey through Australia’s native forests to understand the sophistication and complex artistry of the lyrebird, leading humanity to a deeper understanding of the natural world. Progressive Cinema has partnered with Armidale Tree Group to show the...
by editor | 23 May 2023 | Aboriginal, Event, SLAM
The 13th annual Armidale Reconciliation Bridge Walk will take place at 12 noon on Sunday 28 May starting at the picnic area near the Armidale Information Centre near the corner of Dumaresq and Marsh Streets. (Flyer attached.) The Bridge Walk is held during National...
by editor | 23 May 2023 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
Next month Nature Conservation Council meeting with the federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek and we want you to be part of it. This is a great opportunity to present our case to the most powerful decision maker on environment issues in Australia. For Tanya...
by editor | 23 May 2023 | SLAM
You might have heard that after a decade of community pressure the new Labor government committed to establishing the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). This is great news! The GKNP was developed by leading scientists, ecologists and local environmental groups,...
by editor | 3 May 2023 | Death, Event, SLAM
Last meeting Greg Moin came to talk to us about Advanced Care directive. I will certainly not go into the definitions of enduring guardian and power of attorney which he did so carefully. However it seems that Advanced Care Directive is only of benefit if there is a...
by editor | 3 May 2023 | Energy, Event, House Tour, SLAM
Are you looking for ideas to save energy at home, create beautiful spaces to live in, adapt or extend your present house or just to meet other locals and see how they’ve incorporated sustainable ideas into their house or renovation? Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA)...
by editor | 3 May 2023 | SLAM, Water
A survey seeking views from all residents in the Armidale local government area has been launched by Sustainable Water Futures Armidale Region, the newest SLA action group. “We want to open a conversation with our community on water futures” said Kate Boyd, Convenor...
by editor | 3 May 2023 | Event, SLAM
At Stories of Transition on Monday 8th May 8.00pm AEST (6pm WA) we’ll hear from a city group that’s been going since 2009, a regional group that started in 2019, and an online Active Hope group in Tasmania. So we will hear three different stories: Amanda...
by editor | 27 Apr 2023 | Event, Local Food, SLAM
Armidale Food Group and Community Weathering Station Presents Food, Films and Feelings A short film festival about how food relates to our feelings on the final day of the exhibition Feed the Soul. Starting at 11am in the Mazda gallery amidst paintings of apples and...
by editor | 27 Apr 2023 | SLAM, Waste
175 countries are currently negotiating an international treaty on plastic pollution that could change the world. It’s a big deal. But the devil is in the details. So, we made a video to break it all down and hope you’ll share it far and wide. Ready to sign the...
by editor | 27 Apr 2023 | Event, SLAM
People join in to connect with others on a sustainability path. Sunday 30 April (last Sunday each month) 8.00pm AEST, 7.30pm SA time, 6.00pm WA time. Meeting ID: 823 9968 7382 Passcode: cafe23 Please register here for Zoom link and to receive a monthly...
by editor | 20 Apr 2023 | Event, Garden, SLAM
It’s come around again. 5 Sundays this month so we have a working bee on Sunday 23rd April 1-5pm. Concentrating on perimeter fence to control blackberry and woody weeds. So bring along secateurs/cutters, grubbing tool, strong gloves and shoes, hat etc. Also...
by editor | 20 Apr 2023 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
KNAG will knit in the mall Friday 28.4.23 11 am to 1 pm in the Mall at the tables at the post office end of the mall. We will protest the Labor governments support of the Narrabri / Pilliga Gas Project and the pipeline through farmland, TSR’s and forests All welcome...
by editor | 19 Apr 2023 | Climate, SLAM
What we learned about the climate system in 2022 Beyond all the hype and all the anxiety about climate policymaking, the upbeat newsmaking about energy transitions and the growing dread of civilisational collapse, what have we learned about the climate system in the...
by Annette Kilarr | 29 Mar 2023 | Autumn Festival, Climate, Event, Habitat, SLAM
Come and Join the Stayin’ Alive -Bear Gees -Koala Dance – for the Autumn Festival Parade and day in Civic Park April 1st – with the Giant 5m high Koala and her baby! Join the Parade for 12:30 (marshalling around 11:00am at Central Park) Rehearsal Wednesday 29th...
by Annette Kilarr | 29 Mar 2023 | ATG, Autumn Festival, Climate, Event, Habitat, SLAM
The Giant Koala and Threats Community Art project (Renew Armidale) is supported by Sustainable Living Armidale, and will makes its debut appearance at the Armidale Festival and Parade on Saturday April 1st, 2023. Can you help make this happen? or help on the day? We...
by editor | 29 Mar 2023 | AURG, Event, SLAM
Details for our working bee site are as follows: Time: 8.30am Date: One Sunday a month usually not winter months Location: Park on the cleared area on the southern side of the creek accessed off Kennedy Street. Turn left into the gap between the trees before you reach...
by editor | 23 Mar 2023 | ARC, Autumn Festival, Event, Habitat, SLAM
The Giant Koala sculpture that will be a highlight of this year’s Armidale Autumn Parade is now almost complete and ready for its debut – thanks to many individuals and businesses in the local community. The ‘Renew Armidale – Giant Koala and Threats –...
by editor | 14 Mar 2023 | Death, Event, SLAM
Greg Moin has kindly agreed to unravel the mysteries around Advanced Care Directives for this upcoming meeting at Kent House. Other discussions around human composting and some info from the Natural Death Alliance Network. This is minutes taken at Death Forum 16th Feb...
by editor | 14 Mar 2023 | Climate, Energy, Event, Habitat, SLAM
Let’s talk about water! We all need it – this continent would be uninhabitable without its ancient rivers, deep aquifers and wetlands bursting with abundant wildlife. But inland rivers have taken a hiding in the last 130 years, with unlimited irrigation bringing the...
by editor | 14 Mar 2023 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
Last week hectares of healthy coastal forest was cleared in South West Rocks for housing subdivisions, including large hollow-bearing habitat trees with nesting birds. Habitat destruction is happening up and down the coast at an alarming rate and is down to weak...
by editor | 14 Mar 2023 | Climate, Habitat, SLAM
Every year in New South Wales 14,000 hectares of publicly-owned native forest is logged 70% is mill waste, burned, or left as debris 24% is chipped to make paper Only 4–8% of trees become sawn timber Plantations produce 14 times more wood products per hectare If...
by editor | 14 Mar 2023 | Garden, SLAM
The Armidale Community Garden is part of Sustainable Living Armidale, and growing fresh local food is a cornerstone of enhancing sustainability. The six disused tennis courts behind the Regional Art Museum have provided a wonderful site for building a garden, and over...
