by editor | 19 Sep 2024 | Event, Habitat, NPA, SLAM
Sunday 22nd September NPA day trip to Oaky Creek TSR (public reserve) to walk in the woodland, discover flowers and animals, record where they live. Free but travel costs to be shared. BYO lunch & family. Numbers limited, so book early. For more information and...
by editor | 19 Sep 2024 | Habitat, SLAM
There’s one industry that destroys more forests than any other — beef. Forests around the world are cleared to make way for cattle destined for your dinner plate. And Australia is no different. More than half the continent is used for grazing livestock. And most...
by editor | 19 Sep 2024 | SLAM
Regional Australia Bank (RAB) Community Partnership Program (CCP) presented Sustainable Living Armidale with $1,165.90. How it works? The Community Partnership Program is an option on the following RAB everyday transaction account: Community Partnership Account...
by editor | 19 Sep 2024 | Energy, SLAM
Wow, what an amazing week it was last week. Thanks so much for attending our Online Launch for Renew Australia for All. It was so amazing to see so many of you on the call. If you couldn’t make it, there’s so many other ways to get involved. Next steps Across the...
by editor | 19 Sep 2024 | Habitat, SLAM
What a beautiful year for Wild At Art, made extra special by the thousands of submissions from talented kids and the adults in their lives who support their creativity and love for nature. Thank you for being supports to the next generation. Last Friday, we came...
by Annette Kilarr | 11 Sep 2024 | Event, SLAM
Hi SLA, Climate Action, Renewable Energy, Education, Advocacy and Community Health (REEACH) and the Electrify Armidale project with SLA have joined Renew Australia For All, a new movement backed by social services, unions, environment organisations, faith groups,...
by editor | 11 Sep 2024 | Event, SLAM
Hand-in-Hand Concert Friday 13th 4:30–8pm Armidale Mall Stage Free concert in the Mall: The Altones, Rapper Skele Jay, Jillari Faulkner, Kath Waters, Khaleel Merza Jundi, the Pacific Islanders Women’s Choir, and more. Food stalls
by editor | 11 Sep 2024 | Climate, SLAM
The 2024 People’s Blockade of the World’s Largest Coal Port is rapidly approaching, and all around the country we’re busy spreading the word and preparing for this historic event. If you’re planning on coming, now is the time to register! Early registrations are...
by editor | 11 Sep 2024 | Habitat, SLAM
We are pleased to announce a new and improved I Spy Koala app is available for Apple and Android devices. Apple App Store??| Google Play Store The I Spy Koala app is the best way for your koala observations to contribute directly to koala conservation by publishing...
by editor | 11 Sep 2024 | Event, Garden, Local Food, SLAM
The 24th of March will be our first Working Bee for the year at the Community Garden. Any time from 1pm onwards. Bring your favourite tool. See you there. Terry and Jo Other dates for the year 23rd June, 22nd September and for those keen 22nd December. Amazingly all...
by Annette Kilarr | 11 Sep 2024 | Energy, Event, SLAM
Armidale 4pm, 22 Sept, Kent House find out what is the Manilla Solar Project? The Manilla Solar Project is a community-led 4.5 MW solar project with a battery of 5 to 10 MWh storage, to be located 2 km to the South of the Manilla substation, on the Calokerinos...
by Annette Kilarr | 11 Sep 2024 | Energy, Event, SLAM
Guyra 1pm, 22 Sept, Guyra, Neighborhood Centre find out what is the Manilla Solar Project? The Manilla Solar Project is a community-led 4.5 MW solar project with a battery of 5 to 10 MWh storage, to be located 2 km to the South of the Manilla substation, on the...
by editor | 3 Sep 2024 | ARC, Event, SLAM
New England Visions 2030 presents Meet the Candidates forum 5.30pm Wednesday 4th September at the Armidale City Bowling Club. This will be a different event to previous ones in that we have asked the candidates to provide us with five dot points representing what they...
by editor | 3 Sep 2024 | ARC, Event, SLAM, Water
///CHANGE OF VENUE FOR ARMIDALE NOW SERVIES//// The purpose of the plan is to consider the opportunities available to mitigate and alleviate the impacts of drought. Workshops will be held in each council area along with popup stalls between 10-13 September 2024. Visit...
by editor | 3 Sep 2024 | Energy, Event, SLAM
We are holding a series of information sessions in August and September 2024 so you can find out more information about the REZ network infrastructure project. The sessions are an opportunity to meet the project team, ask questions and provide feedback. No formal...
by editor | 3 Sep 2024 | Event, SLAM
Film ‘Shireen of Al-Walaja’ Saturday 7th 6pm Screening and discussion with Director, Kent House An intimate portrait of a resistance leader, who left her job at the UN to fight for the survival of her Palestinian community. Shot over four years, Directed...
by editor | 28 Aug 2024 | Event, Peace, SLAM
Hand-In-Hand Peace with Justice, is a response to the horrors of war, the spread of fascism, climate change, growing inequality, racism, exploitation of natural resources, the many things we fear that fill us with despair. We thank all the people and organisations who...
by editor | 26 Aug 2024 | Energy, Event, Habitat, SLAM
Climate change poses one of the biggest threats to nature. The Paris accord states that to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees and prevent catastrophic climate events and mass extinction we must reduce emissions by 43% by 2030. A fast rollout of renewable energy...
by editor | 26 Aug 2024 | Peace, SLAM
Just to let you know, we got off to a great start with our Peace with Justice series of events. The exhibition at the Armidale Art Gallery will run until 14 September – the opening was great, with music from Barney Street Band. Skeptics, the Collectors Talk and...
by editor | 26 Aug 2024 | SLAM
Thanks to all entrants, it was a difficult decision by the expert panel with Elijah Catchley selected as the winner of the ‘Elements of Nature’ Ai Video Competition. If you were not at the Armidale Light Festival here is some incidental footage of the...
by editor | 26 Aug 2024 | Energy, Habitat, SLAM
The Building Better Biodiversity on Solar Farms Guide (the Guide) demonstrates strategies and practical methods designed to overcome land use conflict through a biodiversity net gain approach to development and land management. It is an approach that aims to leave the...
by editor | 8 Aug 2024 | Death, Event, SLAM
Highlands End-of-Life Project & Sustainable Deathcare New England presents Dying to Know Day is a national event that aims to change the conversation around death and dying in Australia. Join us for a special morning at McCrossin’s Mill in Uralla. Speakers...
by editor | 8 Aug 2024 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM, Water
The next Pilliga Tag-a-Long tour will be Friday 9th August to Sunday 11th August. The tours are not-for profit. No-one working for the tours are paid, but incur costs for their activism. All participants pay their own costs, travel, food and accommodation. The Pilliga...
by editor | 8 Aug 2024 | Energy, Event, SLAM
Sustainable Living Armidale, University of New England SMART Region Incubator & Armidale Light Festival presents Elements of Nature AI Video Competition To enter this competition is easy — all you need to do is: Dream up and type 25 words or less with the theme...
by editor | 8 Aug 2024 | Climate, Event, Habitat, SLAM
Next month, CEO Jacqui Mumford will be sitting down for a conversation with Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore to discuss the role councils can play in protecting nature. As I would love for you to join us for this special event, we’re offering free tickets to our member...
