Regenerating Rural Landscapes 2-day Bootcamp

Landholders will be attending a two-day bootcamp on September 16th and 17th where they will learn all about regenerating rural landscapes. David Hardwick (Soil, Land, Food) and Damon Telfer (Fruition Environmental) will present the workshop and cover topics including:...

Sustainable House Day — this Sunday

This Sunday is the big day: Sustainable House Day 2020!  The virtual format means that joining in is easy. You’ll be able to connect with homeowners all around Australia from the comfort of your couch. At 10am on Sunday, we will be opening three virtual rooms,...

Live out of town — WIRES offering 800 Koala Drinkers

Water For Wildlife Project Program Overview Applications will be assessed by WIRES and The University of Sydney. Drinkers will be allocated to applicants assessed to be in priority locations where the highest benefit will be delivered for wildlife. Priority will be...

Rehabilitation of Murrumbidgee wetland

Water for the environment has supported the recovery of a lagoon in the Murrumbidgee catchment. The restoration project is the culmination of many years’ work including the installation of new infrastructure which allowed water to be delivered in 2019–20. Read more...

NPA WALK & TALK: Crown Land proposed for sale

We hope you can join us for a … WALK & TALK to look at the proposal to sell a piece of Crown Land located in south Armidale adjoining 29 and 39 Braund Street and 22 Springhill Lane, Armidale At present this Crown Land is public access and a useable walkway and...

WANTED: Koala Conservation Project Officer

Southern New England Landcare Ltd is very excited to be seeking a dedicated person to fill the role of Koala Conservation Project Officer located in Armidale NSW. This is a temporary part-time position (0.6 FTE) on contract until 30th June 2021, with extension...

AUGUST FORUM: Stop Laughing, This is serious

Mahalath Halperin presents some light relief in these somewhat dire times. Stop Laughing, This is serious – a journey of climate and political cartoons. When: Aug 6, 2020 19:00 JOIN THE ZOOM WEBINAR Passcode: 772614 Or iPhone one-tap : Australia:...

CLIMATE MATTERS: Willows — friend or foe?

You may have noticed that there is a war on willows in Armidale’s creeks. What’s wrong with willows in the creek? Is there anywhere they can be planted? Willows belong to the genus Salix, with nine species occurring on the Northern Tablelands. Willows are commonly...

Reucassel is back! Fight For Planet A starts AUG 11

Fight for Planet A: Our Climate Challenge explores how we can all reduce our individual and collective carbon emissions. This three-part documentary aims to empower and motivate Australians to take action on climate change. Starts Tuesday 11 August 8.30pm on ABC +...

THE PLUNDERING OF PILLIGA — Only 40 copies left!

The book ‘The Plundering of Pilliga and Leard Forest and the surrounding farmlands’ is available. It has information about the damage caused to Leard and Pilliga Forests, the water table and our farmlands by coal and coal seam gas mining. It highlights the lack of...

Our Islands, Our Home

Eight claimants are taking the Australian government to the UN for failing to act on climate change and for putting the Torres Strait Islands, people and culture at risk. The Torres Strait is made up of 133 islands just north of Queensland, Australia. Each Torres...

INVITATION: Clean Jobs Summit | 19 Aug

You’re invited to Re-energise Australia: A clean jobs summit for local government, a free online event hosted by the Cities Power Partnership. The event brings together local government leaders and industry experts to chart the best course for a sustainable...

AACSGaM Presentation to IPC Hearing on Vickery Extension

Dear All, Here is the presentation I just made to the IPC Hearing regarding the Vickery Extension on behalf of AACSGaM. Stay safe, Bea 4th July, 2020  Armidale Action on Coal Seam Gas and Mining is one of several action groups of Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA). The...

CLIMATE MATTERS: Compost

Compost is the ultimate plant food and soil amendment and the secret to healthy soil and healthy plants. Compost improves soil structure, protects plants from pests and diseases, builds soil fertility, and provides essential plant nutrients. Soil with organic matter...