by editor | 3 Mar 2023 | Autumn Festival, Climate, Event, Habitat, SLAM |
Concern is now widespread that land-clearing, urban development and more frequent bushfires are having a devastating effect on populations of our cuddly, national icon – but a project in Armidale is developing a novel idea to draw attention to its plight and how we...
by editor | 3 Mar 2023 | Energy, Event, SLAM
Looking for houses: On the weekend of 6th & 7th May this year, SLA will be presenting interesting houses for you to visit in our bi-annual Sustainable House Tour. The focus will be on the use of recycled or up-cycled materials in renovations or alterations, and...
by editor | 3 Mar 2023 | Event, SLAM, Waste
Date and time: Sunday 05th March 09:00 – 12:00 Location: Hobbit Pre-school, 44 Martin Street Meeting Point: We will meet on the corner of Martin Street and Queen Elizabeth Drive to clean up the areas surrounding Girraween, The New England Highway and Handel...
by editor | 3 Mar 2023 | AURG, Event, SLAM
This will be one of many planting days planned for autumn and spring this year. Details for our working bee site are as follows: Time: 8.30am Date: usually Sundays (attached to post) Location: Currently Park on the cleared area on the southern side of the creek...
by editor | 3 Mar 2023 | Event, Peace, SLAM
Saturday 18th March 10:30am – 11:00am Outside the Old Courthouse in the Armidale Mall Armidale Women in Black invite ALL members of the community to join this special vigil. In 2003 there was a huge local protest against Australian involvement with the USA and the UK...
by editor | 23 Feb 2023 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
Do you live on or love the Liverpool Plains? Well then, it’s time to defend the region again from Coal Seam Gas. Join us for an afternoon on Saturday 25 February 2023 at the Spring Ridge Country Club. Golden Guitar winners Allan Caswell and Luke O’Shea with support...
by editor | 23 Feb 2023 | Climate, Event, Habitat, SLAM
On March 1st, the environment leaders from parties across the political spectrum are going to present their plan for nature in New South Wales. They will be making their pledges at Sydney Town Hall in the biggest event for nature in the lead up to the election. The...
by editor | 23 Feb 2023 | Event, SLAM
Our monthly online Conversation Cafe is about connecting conversations, sharing of skills and experiences, intermittent presentations, special topics, maybe ‘doing’ something as a group. Head, Hearts and Hands. This Sunday Jim Thom in Perth will present a...
by editor | 23 Feb 2023 | SLAM, Waste
What if we didn’t have to spend any money on the things we need, and could instead get them from our neighbors and build a stronger community in the process? When Liesl Clark and Rebecca Rockefeller started the Buy Nothing Project, that’s what they set out...
by editor | 23 Feb 2023 | Climate, Habitat, SLAM
Restoring forests across the globe is “by far the biggest and cheapest way to tackle the climate crisis” – without reducing agricultural production. Published by Bastin et al. in the journal Science (July 2019), the study estimated that if billions of trees were...
by editor | 14 Feb 2023 | Event, Monthly Forum, SLAM
SLA forum presents discussions on creating a Community Death Space. According to a Guide to Green funerals 245kg of carbon is released into the atmosphere with every gas cremation and 50kg with electric powered crematory. We will find out about the history of the...
by editor | 14 Feb 2023 | Climate, Energy, Event, SLAM
The Regional NSW Debate will be held at Armidale City Bowling Club from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday, February 14. Places are strictly limited – visit https://form.jotform.com/holleyt/regional-debate-armidale-rsvp-form to register for the event.
by editor | 13 Feb 2023 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
In the NSW State Election March 25th vote native forests for koalas and climate Campaign: #FridaysForForests Join Knitting Nannas in the Armidale mall Friday 24/2/23 and Friday 10/3/23 11am till 1pm Free coreflutes available! supplied by The Bob Brown Foundation...
by editor | 13 Feb 2023 | Event, Local Food, SLAM
Armidale Farmers Market is on the second Sunday of each month at Curtis Park. If you are a paid up member of Sustainable Living Armidale you are welcome to sell produce at the Armidale Local Food stall with a slice of profits going to paying for the stall and surplus...
by editor | 13 Feb 2023 | Event, Local Food, SLAM
SLA usually has an information stall in front of the City Post Office at Armidale Markets in the Mall. They are held on the last Sunday of each month with 50 plus different stalls making a regular appearance. Stalls include a huge range of street food, cafés, farm...
by editor | 7 Feb 2023 | Energy, Event, SLAM
Supported by SLA, local woodworker and SLA member Bar Finch will be conducting a Basic Home Maintenance Course in February/March, at the Men’s Shed. You probably could fix more things around the house if only you had: a bit more confidence, a bit more knowledge, a set...
by editor | 7 Feb 2023 | SLAM
We are looking for a suitably qualified, experienced and motivated Environmental Planner / Scientist to join our team of professionals in Armidale on a full-time, permanent appointment. We have an experienced and well-respected Environmental Planning and Scientist...
by editor | 7 Feb 2023 | ATG, Garden, Habitat, SLAM
We are advertising for two positions with the Armidale Tree Group. If you are interested, please feel free to have a look at the listings, where you will find the full details of the roles and how to apply. General Manager This a great opportunity for someone who is...
by editor | 6 Feb 2023 | AURG, Event, SLAM
Saturday 11 February Community Information Session for the Wetland Design This will be an opportunity for community members to learn of and comment on the Wetland Design and proposed plantings. Details for our Community Information Session are as follows: Time: ...
by editor | 5 Dec 2022 | Event, Garden, SLAM
Save the date, Thursday December 8th, and lets celebrate this big Climate Action year and our collective being! Come along with a nibble plate to share and drink of your choice. At the Community Garden from 5:30pm. Bring a friend and neighbour, bring children, bring a...
by editor | 5 Dec 2022 | Energy, Event, SLAM
The Community Power Agency is looking for an Engagement Co-ordinator to help ensure the renewables roll-out in regional areas is done in ways that involves local people and delivers lasting value to host communities. Sound like something you’d be great at or know...
by editor | 5 Dec 2022 | SLAM, Waste
The apparel industry is churning out new designs so quickly that its inventory can almost be considered single-use plastic. In the outdoor world, most clothing designed for camping, hiking, and other rugged conditions uses nylon and polyester, fibers made from...
by editor | 5 Dec 2022 | Event, SLAM
Love nature, art, and young people speaking up for a better world? Join us online next Thursday 8 December for an extra-special event to celebrate all the young artists – and reveal the winners – of this year’s Wild at Art threatened species art competition for kids....
by Elizabeth O'hara | 18 Nov 2022 | Event, SLAM
You would think gas and coal projects get properly assessed for their climate impacts right? Wrong! Right now there are dozens of new coal and gas proposals sitting on Federal Environment Minister, Tanya Plibersek’s, desk. Narrabri Underground Extension and Boggabri...
by Annette Kilarr | 10 Nov 2022 | Black Gully, Event, SLAM
Hey All Koala groovers and potential groovers…. Save Our Koalas (and so many other of our endangered species)! Don’t miss the Koala dance at 2:50pm on the Main Stage at the Black Gully Festival. Come along and join in on the day. The disco moves are very simple...
