by Annette Kilarr | 7 Dec 2021 | Event, SLAM
Due to lightning concerns — SLA end of year gathering at Arboretum called off Bring a nibble plate to share, and BYO drinks or thermos and cup or glass. Let’s celebrate a big year and prepare for another – caring for the earth and caring for people Thank you to...
by editor | 7 Dec 2021 | AURG, Event, SLAM
We plan to hold our monthly AURG Working Bee on Sunday 12 December near St Peters Preschool weather permitting. Bruce hopes to get the mulch spread on the St Peters site during next week or alternatively we will do this on the 12th. The Preschool want to do their...
by editor | 7 Dec 2021 | Climate, Event, SLAM
Power through Collaboration: A three-day event for organisations and individuals committed to climate action. Held during the first parliamentary sitting week of the year for 2022, in Canberra on Ngunnawal and Ngambri country, this gathering will be a key opportunity...
by Annette Kilarr | 1 Dec 2021 | Black Gully, Event, SLAM
The Black Gully Festival organising committee is holding a Soiree this Friday 3rd December at NECOM Courtyard 6:00 to 8:00pm. Black Gully Soiree facebook event Come along and see how you can join in .. cash bar, nibbles and live music. Come down and get involved…. as...
by editor | 1 Dec 2021 | ARC, Event, SLAM
Voting for Council: A formal vote on the Council ballot paper requires: voting either ‘above the line’ for parties and groups of candidates, or voting ‘below the line’ for individual candidates. DO NOT mix and match preferences across the black...
by editor | 1 Dec 2021 | Climate, SLAM
The pledges made at COP26 will not prevent 1.5 degrees or even 2 degrees of global warming. The outcome from Glasgow leaves a role for fossil fuels for many decades to come. As a climate advocate, you know the underestimation of the climate reality poses grave...
by editor | 1 Dec 2021 | AACSGaM, Habitat, Local Food, SLAM
In 1974, a year before completing her HSC, Kate and her parents Joan and Robert Boyd, became founding members of Armidale Branch, NPA. Kate was already a committed conservationist as, during the early 1970’s, she organised Inspect, a nature based study group at...
by editor | 1 Dec 2021 | AACSGaM, Habitat, SLAM
In conjunction with Armidale NPA, Pat Schultz as a volunteer, takes people to The Pilliga and adjoining areas in tag-along tours at least once a year. She respectfully introduces people to the homelands of the Gomeroi and Gamilaraay to learn of their heritage, as...
by editor | 1 Dec 2021 | AACSGaM, Habitat, SLAM
Phil began as a farmer, trained as an ecologist and has a long history in protecting the natural environment. As a mature age student, he studied science and volunteered to do wildlife surveys for national parks in 1995. He progressed to surveying the forests and...
by editor | 25 Nov 2021 | Climate, SLAM
Adaptation and mitigation are two responses to climate change. Adaptation refers to actions we take to avoid the negative consequences of hotter, dryer, more extreme climate. Mitigation refers to efforts to reduce or prevent greenhouse gas emissions and is a response...
by editor | 11 Nov 2021 | Climate, SLAM
Climate Café at Curtis Park was a success with well over 100 people attending, having a beverage, socialising, playing, dancing, and talking climate during COP26. Here are the...
by editor | 11 Nov 2021 | Event, SLAM
Meet at Lake Zot gate, near UNE Gym carpark This COP26 Creek Walk, funded by Kings College in London, is a vigil remembering colonial violence and link it to climate change. It is an invitation to reflect on the ways colonisation has contributed to the degradation of...
by Elizabeth O'hara | 11 Nov 2021 | Event, SLAM
When: Saturday 13th- Sunday 14th November 2021 Where: Leard State Forest (Saturday) and Leard State Conservation Area (Sunday) Camping available: Fri 12th and Sat 13th November at Maules Creek Community Hall Optional night-spotting in Leard State Forest on Saturday...
by editor | 11 Nov 2021 | ARC, Event, SLAM |
All Councils in NSW are governed by a suite of strategic documents. At the very top of these sits the Community Strategic Plan (CSP). The CSP is placed at the centre of a suite of integrated plans known as the Integrated Planning and Report Framework that sets out...
by editor | 11 Nov 2021 | AURG, SLAM
Change of plan for this coming Sunday. Bruce has had an accident injuring his foot; so cannot complete preparations at the St Peters site. Instead we will change venues and meet at the eastern side of Yagoona Gully. Work will be similar to that previously advised and...
by editor | 3 Nov 2021 | Event, SLAM
This is a free event hosted by Armidale Golf Club and Business New England but you do need to book through Try Booking. When: Wednesday 17 November 2021 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (UTC+11) Where: Armidale Golf Club, Golf Links Road, Armidale New South Wales...
by Helen Webb | 2 Nov 2021 | Climate, Event, Monthly Forum, SLAM
The importance of COP26 and its relationship to the August 2021 report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the topic under discussion at this week’s Thursday Forum. Speaking on the topic of “COP26, What makes it so vital?” will be Professor Annette...
by editor | 2 Nov 2021 | Climate, Event, SLAM
Similar to other successful events that have been held around the world — It will be an opportunity to meet, relax and connect over a cuppa and free fruit, with other delicious snacks such as Turkish gozleme and fresh coffee are also available– or bring your own...
by editor | 25 Oct 2021 | ARC, Energy, SLAM
Thank you for preparing this important policy which seeks to shape and optimise the outcomes of State Significant Renewable Energy Developments in the Armidale Local Government Area. Its close relationship to the soon to be exhibited draft Policy for Community...
by editor | 25 Oct 2021 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
Where: At Pat’s Place 177 Brown St Armidale (NSW Covid restrictions observed) or zoom Agenda: Dave Paull has resigned as Whitehaven Community Consultative Committee. Elizabeth O’Hara has offered to nominate. Topic: AACSG&M meeting Time: Oct 26, 2021 05:00 PM...
by editor | 25 Oct 2021 | AACSGaM, SLAM
Resignation letter of David Paull, Armidale Sustainable Living representative on the Maules Creek Community Consultative Committee (CCC). 19/10/21 David Ross Chair, Maules Creek CCC Dear David Please find my notification of resignation from the Maules Creek...
by Helen Webb | 19 Oct 2021 | Climate, Energy, Event, Monthly Forum, SLAM
The transition to renewable energy is proceeding more and more quickly, and New England has been declared a ‘renewable energy zone’ by the NSW Government. But what does this mean and how can it benefit our community? These questions and others will be answered by Dr...
by editor | 19 Oct 2021 | Event, SLAM
The local branch of ABC Friends (Northern Tablelands) will be hosting a talk by guest speaker, Peter Martin AM, at 6:00pm on Thursday, October 21. Peter has been a journalist with the ABC for many years, working on a range of programs including AM, PM, the World...
by editor | 19 Oct 2021 | Climate, Event, SLAM
Delivering letters from people of faith, spirit and conscience in Armidale and Tamworth calling for strong climate action by 2030 to the office of Barnaby Joyce #Faiths4Climate In the media » NBN News | Storytime for climate action
by editor | 19 Oct 2021 | Event, Garden, Habitat, SLAM
Taking part in the 2021 Birdlife Australia’s Aussie Backyard Bird count is easy! From the 18th to 24th October, spend 20 minutes in your favourite outdoor space and tell Birdlife Australia about the birds you see during that period. Simply register or to download the...
