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...
by editor | 1 Aug 2024 | Climate, Event, Habitat, NPA, SLAM
Please don’t miss the Koala Movie at The Belgrave Cinema next Friday 2nd August at 6.30pm. The NSW branch of National Parks Association contributed both financially and with content to this film, it’s so much worth watching — Hope to see you there The...
by editor | 1 Aug 2024 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM, UNE, Water
SOMR community group, Southern Cross University and the University of New England would like to extend a warm invitation to you to attend a community forum in Kempsey about water quality in the upper Macleay River. At the forum, scientists from Southern Cross and New...
by editor | 23 Jul 2024 | Event, Meeting Minutes, SLAM
All are welcome to attend the Annual General Meeting of Sustainable Living Armidale Inc. (SLA), which will be held at 6:30 pm on Thursday, 25 July 2024. Participants are invited to attend via Zoom. The formalities will include election of office bearers and...
by editor | 23 Jul 2024 | Event, SLAM
Progressive Cinema is taking a break from hibernation to bring you “Where Olive Trees Weep” at 6pm this Wednesday, 24th July 2024 at the Armidale Playhouse. Entry Free. Donations Welcome. Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience...
by editor | 23 Jul 2024 | Event, SLAM, Transport
A new community-driven group, “Friends of NERT” (New England Rail Trail), will be officially launched to support the highly anticipated New England Rail Trail project. This initiative aims to transform the disused rail corridor between Armidale and Glen...
by editor | 23 Jul 2024 | Event, Garden, Local Food, SLAM
Bring along your excess seeds to share and swap them for something you’d like to grow. If you don’t have any seeds to share, come along anyway and for a 50 cent donation take away some seeds of something you’d like to grow. Venue: Community Room (Upstairs) Armidale...
by editor | 23 Jul 2024 | SLAM
Have you checked out the Transition Australia Youtube channel? You’ll find videos of our online Stories of Transition speakers on Transition Darebin, Transition Dubbo, Finding our Heart Storywalk project, Sustainable Bayswater, Active Hope, and many...
by editor | 23 Jul 2024 | Local Food, SLAM
What and how we eat does more than sustain us; it’s intertwined with our identities, cultures and the health of our planet. We need to get the food system right to nurture all these aspects of our lives. That’s why I’ve taken a deep dive into...
