by editor | 23 May 2022 | SLAM, Transport
Do you ride a bike in Armidale for fun, transport, sport, fitness, recreation or fun? Or some or all of those reasons? Whether you ride sometimes or often, you’re invited to discuss your cycling experiences for a university research project. PhD Researcher and...
by editor | 23 May 2022 | Aboriginal, Event, SLAM
The 12th annual Armidale Reconciliation Bridge Walk will take place at 12 noon on Sunday 29 May at the picnic area near Armidale Information Centre on the corner of Dumaresq and Marsh Streets. (Flyer attached.) The Bridge Walk is held during National Reconciliation...
by editor | 23 May 2022 | SLAM, Waste
Need an incentive to get out there and take action? Grab your diary because World Environment Day is June 5. It’s the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment which is something we should definitely all get...
by editor | 23 May 2022 | SLAM, Waste
The plastic crisis is out of control, and corporations are trying to distract us with false promises like recycling and ocean clean-ups. But there are much simpler, more creative ways to solve this waste problem — ones we can start with today. The Story of Stuff...
by editor | 23 May 2022 | Energy, SLAM
Australia’s energy prices have been falling for the last four years, but that’s about to change. Just like the jump in petrol prices earlier this year, households will see a steep rise in electricity bills – up to 25% or more in some States. Expect to hear from your...
by Annette Kilarr | 17 May 2022 | ARC, Climate, Event, SLAM
Council will hold an important public consultation session at Armidale on Tuesday, 17 May 2022 at the NOVA UNE Smart Region Incubator (Old Armidale Library), 122 Faulkner Street, Armidale between 6pm – 7:30pm. Armidale Regional Council is at a crossroads and important...
by Helen Webb | 17 May 2022 | AACSGaM, Aboriginal, ARC, ATG, Climate, Energy, Event, Habitat, SLAM, SNELC, UNE
Nature Conservation Council conference June 4-6, Armidale, New South Wales Sustainable Living Armidale is seeking your enthusiastic support for the Regional Conference of the Nature Conservation Council of NSW, to be held at Armidale, New South Wales. The conference...
by editor | 17 May 2022 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
An opportunity to visit a working Merino Wool and Cattle farm near Uralla NSW with Regenerative farmers Tim and Suzanne Wright and Walcha based artist Stephen King. Tim Wright says “The key to successful natural capital management will be crunching the numbers to...
by Annette Kilarr | 5 May 2022 | Climate, Event, SLAM
Come to the Climate Strike this Friday May 6th at Curtis Park starting 10:00am sharp for Welcome. Everyone is welcome, Everyone is needed…. The School Strikers are calling on all people of all ages to come and support this event and support their future. After a...
by editor | 5 May 2022 | AURG, Event, SLAM
Armidale Urban Rivercare Group will be holding our next working bee on Sunday 8 May. This is also Mother’s Day, so maybe provides an opportunity for ‘family’ to get involved with restoring our Creeklands! Details for working bee are as follows: Time: 8.30am Date:...
by editor | 5 May 2022 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
In the Pilliga, Pat Schultz attended a gathering for a Lock The Gate and Environmental Defenders Office update on Santos activities in The Pilliga. Pat will present information and slideshow to NPA members and supporters. Please RSVP — as the Jacaranda room...
by Annette Kilarr | 5 May 2022 | Climate, Event, SLAM
Together We Can invite you to learn more about incredible solutions to slash pollution now, this decade, by RSVPing to watch the livestream of our panel: ‘Together We Can solve the climate crisis’ on Friday 6 May. The majority of Australians want our government to...
by editor | 29 Apr 2022 | Event, Habitat, SLAM |
Kath passed away peacefully on Wednesday 20th April. Farewell to an Armidale champion, Kath Wray, a dedicated conservationist, hard working member of Armidale Tree Group and nursery, Armidale National Parks Association and many other local groups in our community. As...
by editor | 29 Apr 2022 | Aboriginal, Event, Habitat, SLAM
For many years Armidale NPA has enjoyed taken people to visit Mt Yarrowyck Nature Reserve, now renamed Bulagaranda Aboriginal Area. We have in the past responded to Plans of Management, visited with Aboriginal folk, and walked along some higher areas of the reserve....
by editor | 29 Apr 2022 | Aboriginal, Habitat, SLAM
I’m excited to announce that tickets are now available for the NCC Regional Conference this year in Armidale at Echidna Gully on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June 2022. Register here – and share the link with your network. The conference theme this year...
by Helen Webb | 21 Apr 2022 | ARC, Correspondence
Armidale Regional Council water supply – summary of issues relating to supply in Armidale and Guyra – February 2022 Water supply shortfall and Malpas to Guyra pipeline solution identified 2017 01/06 Guyra Argus quotes Adam Marshall as saying that...
by Helen Webb | 21 Apr 2022 | ARC, Correspondence
13 Hilda Avenue Armidale NSW 2350 07 February 2022 General Manager, Armidale Regional Council Rusden St, Armidale NSW 2350 Re: Community seeks council staff in understanding the complexity of issues relating to supply of water. Careful balancing of environmental,...
by editor | 14 Apr 2022 | Event, SLAM
Big thanks to Dave Robinson for the...
by editor | 12 Apr 2022 | Climate, Event, SLAM
Can you help us make #ClimateActionNow trend on social media this Thursday 14 April, 11am? What: #ClimateActionNow day of action Where: Online on social media (including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) When: Thursday 14 April, 11am A federal election has been called...
by editor | 12 Apr 2022 | Climate, Event, SLAM
The National Integrity Policy Forum lets you hear directly from politicians and candidates about what they’ll do to protect our democracy from unfair corporate interest. Join on Tuesday 12 April to hear from a huge lineup of speakers and invite your friends. To solve...
by editor | 12 Apr 2022 | Climate, Energy, Habitat, SLAM
I’m excited to announce that the NCC Regional Conference this year will be held in Armidale at Echidna Gully on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June 2022. It will be cohosted by Sustainable Living Armidale, Climate Action Armidale, and Armidale National Parks...
by Helen Webb | 12 Apr 2022 | ARC, Climate, Event, Monthly Forum, SLAM
Sustainable Living Armidale is presenting a forum this Thursday focusing on the readiness of our community to deal with extreme weather events. The Forum will be held on 7 April, at Kent House and on Zoom, 128 Faulkner Street Armidale commencing at 7pm. Speakers will...
by editor | 11 Apr 2022 | AACSGaM, SLAM
Coal Seam Gas song performed by George Neo in Guyra NSW. A treasure of history & culture at the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame. Here focusing on a social / environmental issue, with more at there website. Socialise Wednesdays at the Poetry Open Mike and other...
by editor | 7 Apr 2022 | Aboriginal, Climate, Event, SLAM
Regenerating Australia is a 17-minute short film based on a four-month interview process with a diverse group of Australians who shared their hopes and dreams for the country’s future. It is a new story for our nation: a story of empowerment. A story of...
by editor | 6 Apr 2022 | Aboriginal, Event, SLAM
Armidale’s fourth #SurvivalDay #InvasionDay event. 10AM: rally at Armidale Aboriginal Community Garden (Lot 4, Mossman St) for march to Armidale Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place (96 Kentucky St) where there will be a smoking ceremony, speeches, and a...
