by editor | 17 Apr 2026 | SLAM
What began in the 1940s with a boy watching sheep buried alive in sandstorms has become a movement spanning three generations. This Australian farming documentary follows farmers and land managers across the continent as they implement Natural Sequence Farming — a...
by editor | 17 Apr 2026 | SLAM
Following the remarkable success of the 2025 Boorowa Irish Woolfest Upcycle Fashion Contest, a group of local people have decided to run the contest again in 2026. Cash prizes pool starts at $1500. Opening from March 1st, 2026, with all entries to be received no later...
by editor | 19 Mar 2026 | Art, Craft, SLAM, Waste |
I’m writing to introduce myself and the community group we’re currently setting up. Thread Shed Armidale is a not-for profit group designed to build community through skills sharing while helping to reduce textiles from entering waste streams. We offer low...
by editor | 6 Mar 2026 | AACSGaM, SLAM |
The Denman Aberdeen Muswellbrook Scone Healthy Environment Group (DAMS HEG) achieved a landmark, precedent-setting victory in the NSW Court of Appeal in July 2025, overturning approval for the 22-year expansion of MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coal mine. The...
by editor | 24 Feb 2026 | House Tour, SLAM |
Are you living off the grid in the northern tablelands region? Epic Architecture is inviting local residents to take part in an exciting research study exploring real-life comfort and performance in off-grid homes. Over the next nine months, we’ll be learning...
by editor | 6 Feb 2026 | Habitat, SLAM
Applications are open for the new term of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service regional advisory committees (RACs): 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2030. Applications close on Wednesday 25 February 2026 at 11.55pm. Applications can be made at I Work For NSW. The online...
by editor | 22 Jan 2026 |
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 from 8am–1pm with 50 plus different stalls making a regular appearance. Stalls include a huge range of street food,...
by editor | 22 Jan 2026 | Climate, SLAM
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on ‘Climate Change’ and ‘Feminism’ with the help of Dr Jennifer Hamilton. They chat about a wide range of aspects: History, ecofeminism, social acceptance and gender diversity, to name a few. 2025-12-19 – Climate Change and...
by editor | 22 Jan 2026 | Climate, SLAM
The Guardian calculated that on the 12th day of January this year the world’s richest 1% had used their fair share of carbon emissions for 2026. Since 1990, the richest 0.1% have increased their share of total emissions by 32%, whilst the poorest half of...
by editor | 21 Jan 2026 | Climate, SLAM
In a year where we saw record-breaking heat, accelerating emissions, and climate impacts arrive faster and harder than even scientists expected, the gap between political rhetoric and physical reality became impossible to ignore. 2025 has made one thing painfully...
by kade smith | 18 Jan 2026
Join us for a screening of three short Australian documentaries on growing food at home, followed by an inspiration talk by Jade Miles, food advocate, co-op founder and author of Huddle. Jade will share insights on building a tomorrow of togetherness through local...
by editor | 25 Nov 2025 | Climate, Energy, Rising Tide
Rising Tide has just announced that one of Australia’s most iconic and electric live acts, Lime Cordiale will headline the 2025 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port. The climate protest in Newcastle from Thursday 27 November to Tuesday 2 December will...
by editor | 25 Nov 2025 | Black Gully, SLAM
Herb shines the ‘Community Spotlight’ on the recent Black Gully Festival 2025. With the help of David Carr they review the 14th festival and invite more local schools to be involved for 2026. Finally a call for a principle benefactor who wishes to support the festival...
