by Annette Kilarr | 8 Nov 2022 | Black Gully, Event, SLAM
Felting is an ancient craft that was used prior to loofahs or washcloths for bathing and improving the condition of the skin. Using felted soap it is possible to get a creamy lather whilst conserving the bar of soap so it lasts longer. The felted wool is exfoliating...
by Annette Kilarr | 8 Nov 2022 | Black Gully, Event, Local Food, SLAM
Come meet three local farmers practicing regenerative farming principles and supplying local food to our local region. To be held in the Packsaddle Gallery at NERAM @Black Gully Festival from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. These farmers and orchardists have a passion for...
by Annette Kilarr | 8 Nov 2022 | Black Gully, Climate, Event, SLAM
Haiku and Artwork by Gregory C. Johnson This year the Black Gully Festival (BGF) occurs in the middle of COP27 to be held from the 6th to the 18th of November in Egypt , this is the 27th International gathering of countries from around the world with the purported...
by Annette Kilarr | 7 Nov 2022 | Black Gully, Event, SLAM
You probably could fix more things around the home if only you had: A bit more confidence, A bit more knowledge, And a set of basic tools. Come along to the Slow Living Village at the Black Gully Festival, to have a look at the small FIX IT display, and from 2:30 –...
by Annette Kilarr | 29 Oct 2022 | Black Gully, Event
Black Gully Festival is Back! Come down this Sunday the 30th to the Markets in the Mall and get a taste of what’s happening at the Black Gully Festival in November. Musicians of Armidale will be playing from 10am to 12:30pm on the Mall stage with some additional...
by editor | 27 Oct 2022 | Event, SLAM, Transport
This film is an uplifting ride through cities embracing cycling as a liberating, convenient and healthy way to get where you want to go. Join us at 6pm today, Thursday, 27 October, at The Armidale Playhouse, 309 Beardy Street, Armidale. Entry free, donations...
by editor | 27 Oct 2022 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
Join the knitting nannas for their regular last Friday of the month knit-in. It will be Friday 28/10/22 noon – 2pm outside Adam Marshals office, Rusden St Armidale across from PCYC. Bring a chair, knitting if you have some, cuppa if you want. Should it be...
by editor | 27 Oct 2022 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
The Wild At Art threatened species art competition for kids is open for submissions from 7 September – Threatened Species Day! We’re so excited to see the wonderful entries roll in – thousands of vibrant and unique artworks that speak to how important our threatened...
by editor | 27 Oct 2022 | Event, SLAM
We invite you to join us online Monday 7 November 8pm to hear Stories of Transition from three groups: Tim Drylie, Transition Creswick, Vic Lisa Gibson, Transition Bridgetown, WA Monica Winston, Transition Streets Geelong, Vic Info and booking...
by editor | 27 Oct 2022 | Event, Garden, Habitat, SLAM
Take part in Australia’s biggest frog count! Our frogs are under threat from habitat loss, disease and climate change. Recording frog calls with the FrogID app will help provide scientists with valuable data for the protection and conservation of frogs. Our fifth...
by editor | 27 Oct 2022 | ARC, Event, SLAM, UNE
Council has been successful in being selected as one of three regional councils to partner with the University of NSW in a new project called Smart Regional Places: Ready Set Go! This partnership is a great opportunity for Council and the community to learn more...
by editor | 27 Oct 2022 | SLAM, Waste
Introducing the second season of our latest series, Solving Plastic! We’re kicking off round two with a trip to Chile, where Algramo is making zero-waste shopping accessible to people in middle- and lower-income neighborhoods by using vending machines to refill...
by editor | 12 Oct 2022 | Climate, Energy, Event, SLAM, UNE
The UNE SRI CleanTech Futures Series promotes connections, shares information and grows aspirations for building strong regional futures. It shines a light on knowledge and innovations around generation, storage and portability of renewable energy projects happening...
by editor | 12 Oct 2022 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
The Aussie Bird Count is a great way to take some time out, get back to nature and become acquainted with the birds in your area, whether it’s in your front yard, backyard, courtyard, park, play area or anywhere else you may like to count. Just spend 20 minutes...
by editor | 10 Oct 2022 | Climate, Event, SLAM
ABC Friends (Northern Tablelands) speaker for 2022 Robyn Williams (ABC Science Show) Why weren’t they listening, when you were? Wednesday 12 October, 6:15 for 6:30pm start Armidale Bowling Club (Auditorium) Free Admission Robyn Williams, AM, AO, FAAS, has been host...
by editor | 10 Oct 2022 | Event, Garden, Local Food, SLAM, ZNET
Happening on Saturday 15 October, Creating Local Food Abundance is a day of demos, workshops and stalls to give our food-growing activities a boost this Spring. Presenters include Julie Hicks (Uralla Garden Project), Allan Thomas (Armidale Beekeeper) and Ray South...
by Elizabeth O'hara | 10 Oct 2022 | AURG, Climate, Event, Habitat, SLAM
Across NSW communities are holding Picnics for Nature. Here in Armidale we’ve added 4 Wonderful Walks. 12 noon – 2pm Armidale Arboretum Picnic below 225 Galloway St BYO: Please bring your own food, drink and picnic rug or chairs (and family and friends) Enjoy:...
by editor | 10 Oct 2022 | Event, Habitat, SLAM, SNELC
The stunning bushland on ‘Glenburnie’ has rarely been accessible by members of the public, but learning the plants, collecting the seed and growing the seed located on the site will be the focus of an event hosted by the Southern New England New England on Thursday...
by editor | 10 Oct 2022 | Event
My name is Catherine Cusack and until August this year, I was a Liberal member of the NSW Legislative Council. I am writing to invite you to attend the NSW Koala Conference I am convening in Coffs Harbour on Saturday the 29th Oct. This important event will bring...
by Elizabeth O'hara | 5 Oct 2022 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
Public native forests: which future? Thursday 13th October 2022 in Kent House 141 Faulkner St 6:00 pm Hearty homemade soups 6:30 AGM, current nature conservation issues 7:00 Guest speaker: ecologist Mark Graham Protecting, conserving and restoring public native...
by Annette Kilarr | 22 Sep 2022 | ARC, Climate, Energy, Event, SLAM
Can you undertake some Climate Action NOW and make a Submission to the Armidale Regional Council (ARC) draft Renewable Energy Action Plan (REAP)? — due for 11:59pm Monday 26th September? Take the time to tell Council that you support strong action on climate change...
by Elizabeth O'hara | 22 Sep 2022 | SLAM
The poor Pilliga is under further attack with the Inland Rail threatening to increase fragmentation in the forest and facilitate Santos’ Narrabri gas project. See the NSW Planning Portal here : this section of the Inland Rail project consists of approximately 300 km...
by editor | 22 Sep 2022 | Event, SLAM
Download the Course Outline here Who should attend? This course will be of interest to lawyers and law students who are keen to stay up to date with emerging legal development around the world and in Australia – including Ecocide, Rights of Nature, Indigenous legal...
by editor | 7 Sep 2022 | Aboriginal, Event, SLAM
Bulagaranda (Mt Yarrowyck) has been handed back to Aboriginal Owner, the area is almost 600 hectares of land west of Armidale this land is within the cultural area of the Anaiwan Nation, as part of a joint management agreement with NSW National Parks and Wildlife...
by editor | 7 Sep 2022 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
A new documentary about the Franklin River which was saved from the Tasmanian Hydro damming of the river, in 1983 has just been released. Ten years in the making, partly crowd-funded, and nominated for Best Australian Documentary in the AACTA Awards....
