Name: Armidale Dumaresq Creek regeneration
Start: 2025-11-09T08:30:00+11:00
End: 2025-11-09T12:30:00+11:00
Location: Dumaresq Creek

$300m clean energy fund to back fossil-fuel hydrogen projects

by editor | 4 May 2020 | AACSGaM, Energy

The Morrison government has committed $300 million to the Clean Energy Finance Corporation and instructed it to invest in new hydrogen energy projects including those powered by fossil fuels. The move makes clear the government’s position on the debate over the...

How Economics has Underestimated Climate Damage and Encouraged Inaction

by editor | 4 May 2020 | Climate

Pandemics and climate disruption are existential risks that require particular emphasis be placed on the high-impact possibilities, not middle-of-the road outcomes. This latest Breakthrough report shows how and why economists, in their fatal economic miscalculations,...

Mall to open to traffic?

by editor | 18 Apr 2020 | Event, SLAM | 1 comment

Locals who turned out in their hundreds in November 2017 to protest at the proposal to open the Central Mall to traffic, will be interested to see on page 216 of next week’s Council agenda, a proposal from Council’s Traffic Advisory Committee, which was carried...

Narrabri Gas Webinar (RSVP now to avoid missing out)

by editor | 2 Apr 2020 | AACSGaM, Event

North West NSW farmers need your help! The most protested project in the history of NSW’s planning system – the Narrabri CSG project – is about to be referred to the Independent Planning Commission for a decision. We might be in the middle of a pandemic,...

Watch “When the river runs dry” and join the online Q&A this Friday

by editor | 2 Apr 2020 | Event, Habitat

In just a couple of weeks COVID-19 has changed life as we know it. An unfolding crisis for public health, we’ve all been forced to adapt how we live. Staying connected while we keep our distance is one of the many challenges we face as a community right now....

Together While Apart: Webinar Video, Q&A And Resources

by editor | 2 Apr 2020 | SLAM

How on sweet Earth do we practice and cultivate ecological ethics, connected diversity, community building and social cohesion, when we can’t come together face to face? It was incredible to have 100 people cram into a virtual room together to discuss this – and...

Do Re Mi — Covid 19 version

by editor | 2 Apr 2020 | SLAM

The Sound of a Pandemic! Don’t worry, Maria and the Von Trapplings know how to deal with it! A couple of quick points: The song is not intended to be taken seriously – I made it to humour myself and am quite blown away at the following it’s got over...

Local ideas competition with cash prizes is open for entries

by editor | 2 Apr 2020 | Event

Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA) are ready for entries from young people with innovative ideas for promoting awareness about climate change. The SLA Youth Action Awards are an opportunity for young people who are making positive change in our community, or have ideas...

Shameful report card should mean ‘no’ to Coal Seam Gas in NSW

by editor | 2 Apr 2020 | AACSGaM

The CWA of NSW is today calling on the NSW Government to take the necessary steps to end the Narrabri Gas Project, the only current proposed coal seam gas project in NSW. The call comes after the release of the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Chief Scientist’s...

Citizens group to identify climate change actions

by editor | 6 Mar 2020 | Climate

Local actions to address climate change will be identified by a new working group being formed by Council. Community members are invited to nominate for the Climate Emergency Working Group, which will recommend actions for Council and the community to respond to...

March Forum: David Carr on protecting New England koalas

by editor | 5 Mar 2020 | Event, Habitat, Monthly Forum

Even before the severe drought and bushfires of last year koalas were recognised under NSW and Commonwealth legislation as threatened species. On the coast koalas are threatened by habitat loss from urban development and are killed in large numbers by dogs and cars....

Drummond Park meadow in flower

by editor | 5 Mar 2020 | Garden, Habitat

Hello friends Armidale Regional Council has let native wildflowers and grasses flower and set seed in part of Drummond Park. It used to be mown regularly but was left unmown during the drought and when the rain refreshed it. Some wildflower species survived past...

Climate Matters: Truffles — a comment on Australian ecology

by editor | 5 Mar 2020 | Climate, UNE

The term “truffle” may evoke thoughts of exquisite chocolates or five-star restaurants, but among ecologists it refers to a diversity of fungi found growing under leaf litter. Some Australians have begun cultivating the European black Perigord truffle (Tuber...

The one million trees project

by editor | 5 Mar 2020 | Habitat

As I write this, a massive project is underway to plant a million trees and shrubs in the red soils of our Western Australia rangelands property – Eurardy Reserve. This is where I live with my wife Tina and my son Liam. Eurardy is located six hours drive north of...

Missed the National Climate Emergency Summit?

by editor | 5 Mar 2020 | Climate

Don’t stress you can tune in to feature recordings from the Summit online now on a dedicated National Climate Emergency Summit YouTube channel.

VIDEO: Should Plastic Producers Pay for Recycling?

by editor | 5 Mar 2020 | Waste

Did you know that taxpayers pay more than 90% of recycling costs? That’s right, YOUR hard-earned money is spent on cleaning up the mess that you didn’t make. The good news is, there’s a systemic solution that’s gaining momentum around the...

Our local bank’s Community Partnership Program

by editor | 5 Mar 2020 | SLAM

Sustainable Living Armidale is pleased to announce our participation in Regional Australia Bank’s Community Partnership Program. This program allows you to support us without costing you or Sustainable Living Armidale a cent! All you need to do is save with an eFree,...

2020 Home Grown Garden Tour SAT 29 FEB

by editor | 27 Feb 2020 | Event, Garden, Local Food, SLAM

It’s on again! Home Grown Garden Tour (Survivor 9th Edition) from SAT 29 FEB to SUN 1 MARCH 2020 All gardens are located within the town boundary, and it only costs $5 if you go by bike and $20 per car, so bring some friends along. Meet other gardeners, pick up tips,...

O-Week Landcare-Rivercare Event 2020 needs supervisor volunteers

by editor | 27 Feb 2020 | AURG, Event, UNE

The O-Week Landcare-Rivercare Event 2020 is planned for this Friday. Tom Fisher would appreciate support with supervising and assisting students with the activities such as planting, weeding, spreading mulch etc. Lions will be preparing and serving a BBQ lunch. If you...

Weathering Everything: Mini-Symposium

by editor | 27 Feb 2020 | Climate, Event

With Dr Astrida Neimanis (USYD), Tessa Zettel (Artist-Researcher), and Dr Jennifer Hamilton (UNE) Events: Tuesday, March 3: 5pm for 5.00-7pm – Public Lecture: Dr Astrida Neimanis “We are all bodies of water; we are always weathering” at Oorala Lecture Theatre,...

VIDEO: Clean up (Dumaresq creek) Australia Day is Sunday 1 March

by editor | 27 Feb 2020 | Event, Waste

And this year marks our 30th birthday (can you believe it?) so we’re keen to get as many people involved as possible. We encourage you to choose your own adventure! Get involved by hosting a Clean Up of your own – or joining one in your neighbourhood. Why...

WORKSHOP: Feral Animal Experts to Address Uralla Forum

by editor | 27 Feb 2020 | Event, SNELC

Southern New England Landcare are organising Focus on Ferals Forum at Uralla Bowling Club on 4th March will be a timely opportunity to bring together landholders, extension staff and leading experts to discuss developments and best practice in pest animal management,...

WEBINAR: How bushfire smoke and dust broke air quality records in New South Wales

by editor | 27 Feb 2020 | Event

This webinar will provide an overview of challenges encountered in measuring, reporting and forecasting of air quality in NSW during the 2019-20 bushfire season. It will cover: what were the climatic drivers of bushfires, smoke and dust storms seen in 2019 how air...

‘Against Our Oath’ film screening

by editor | 24 Feb 2020 | Event, SLAM

Armidale Sanctuary and Armidale Rural Australian for Refugees (ARAR) are having a fundraiser screening of the new Australian documentary “AGAINST OUR OATH” “Ethical conflicts erupt for doctors as the Australian Government overrides their...

Help Council Tackle the Climate Emergency!

by editor | 24 Feb 2020 | Climate | 1 comment

Armidale Regional Council (ARC) would like residents who wish to help Council tackle the Climate Emergency to express their interest in joining a working group of the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee. Climate Emergency Working Group — Terms of Reference...