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...
by editor | 19 Oct 2021 | Climate, SLAM
Climate of the Nation is the longest continuous survey of community attitudes to climate change in the country. Some key findings: 82% of Australians are concerned climate change will result in more bushfires, more droughts and flooding, and animal and plant species...
by editor | 11 Oct 2021 | Climate, Event, SLAM
#vids4climatearmidale On October 15th we want to get our message across to the Australian government. For years and years we have been calling on them to act on climate change, but still no large affective action has been taken. This needs to change. So on October...
by editor | 11 Oct 2021 | Climate, Event, SLAM
The Uniting Church Armidale will be holding a climate action event on this Sunday October 17th in support of the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change and the global multi-religious ‘Faiths 4 Climate Justice’ Day of Action. This will take place outside in...
by editor | 11 Oct 2021 | Climate, Event, SLAM
Climate Action Armidale are holding Meditation, Prayer and Action for a Living Planet on Sunday 17th October at 3pm in Civic Park Dangar St Armidale. The event will be an opportunity to honour our deep connection to the earth and to sit in silent contemplation with...
by editor | 11 Oct 2021 | Climate, Event, SLAM
Following from the Armidale events at the Uniting Church and Civic Park Labyrinth on October 17th people will be travelling to Tamworth to join with two of the Uniting Church’s there for prayer and meditation outside Barnaby Joyce’s office at 10:00am on Monday October...
by Helen Webb | 11 Oct 2021 | ARC, Climate, Event, SLAM
At the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 22 September 2021, Council resolved to place the Draft Renewable Energy Zone Policy on public exhibition commencing Friday 24 September 2021 and ending on Monday 25 October 2021. This newly developed policy represents the first...
by editor | 11 Oct 2021 | Event, SLAM
This new 2-part ABC documentary series, Big Deal directed by Craig Reucassel and hosted by Christiaan Van Vuuren, is a wake-up call about the frightening extent to which money has infiltrated politics. Christiaan Van Vuuren’s unlikely journey shows us why we should...
by editor | 11 Oct 2021 | Climate, Event, SLAM
Zali has announced on October 7th that she has incorporated a 60% emissions reduction target on 2005 levels by 2030 into the Climate Change Bills, which she will be re-introducing to Parliament on the 18th of October. She has also said that if Morrison wants her...
by editor | 11 Oct 2021 | Climate, SLAM
Financial sector risks repeating Global Financial Crisis mistakes on climate change: new report A week after the IPCC warned time to act on temperature rise is fast closing, Breakthough’s latest report Degrees of Risk: Can the banking system survive climate...
by Elizabeth O'hara | 7 Sep 2021 | Event, SLAM
This Tuesday, 7 September is ‘National Threatened Species Day’ and North East Forest Alliance have decided to send a clear message online to the NSW Government that logging public native forests must end now. In a climate emergency and mass extinction...
by editor | 7 Sep 2021 | Energy, SLAM, Starfish, UNE
Project Zero30 has developed a survey to help estimate greenhouse gas emissions from Armidale Regional Local Government Area (LGA) household energy consumption methods and habits – information only our residents can provide. By completing this survey, you will be...
by editor | 7 Sep 2021 | Climate, Event, SLAM
We all know that great damage is happening to our environment and there is a climate emergency. After 20 years we now only have a very short period of time to seriously address this climate change crisis. People ask, “But, what can I do?” Well, here is a very strong...
