Climate Action Armidale planning workshop final report back

by editor | 23 Feb 2020 | Black Gully, Climate

Thanks to everyone who helped put this timeline together – if you have items that should be included, reply here and let us know. 2019 Greta Thunberg inspires many young people around the world July – Dale Curtis started an online ‘Climate Emergency’...

Update from the climate frontlines

by editor | 21 Feb 2020 | AACSGaM

The climate is heating up around Australia, with drought and bushfires ravaging the country. Climate action is heating up too, responding to the emergency with protests continuing from city streets to mine sites. The clampdown from the government and mining industry...

Climate Matters: Education for sustainability begins in early childhood

by editor | 21 Feb 2020 | Climate, UNE

When I mention my work in early childhood education for sustainability, invariably there are puzzled looks. Typically questions arise about how you can do that with young children, sustainability is too abstract and the topic is too dire. This article is about setting...

National Climate Emergency Summit Melbourne 14 15 Feb — Live stream available register by 13 Feb

by editor | 12 Feb 2020 | Climate, Event

Virtual Tickets to the National Climate Emergency Summit are now available – book for access to the Summit Live Stream Live Stream In the interest of sharing the information and outcomes from the Summit as widely as possible, we are pleased to announce that all Main...

Uralla RFS Fundraiser at Little Birdy

by editor | 12 Feb 2020 | Event

Please support this very worthy cause. Our firefighters deserve all the help we can give them and this will be an amazing day. Seven bands for the price of one, great food and drink and fun for all the family at Uralla newest exciting venue: Fovndlings The Altones...

//CANCELLED// Mulch Weed Plant together down at the creek every 3rd Sunday

by editor | 12 Feb 2020 | AURG, Event

//CANCELLED in response to COVID-19 concerns// We have decided to change our regular monthly working bee to the third Sunday of the month. This is for members and friends to support the original Farmers Market that is now held at Saumarez Homestead on the second...

Expressions of Interest — Project Zero30 by COB 19 FEB

by editor | 12 Feb 2020 | Climate, Event

The Expressions of Interest (EOI) process for Armidale Regional Council’s Climate Emergency Working Group (CEWP) will be finalised and advertised very soon. In the meantime, SLA members interested in applying to be part of the Climate Emergency Working Group or to...

Climate Matters: What’s That Elephant in Our Woodlands?

by editor | 12 Feb 2020 | ZNET

Z-NET Uralla has started a new phase in the Shire’s transition to 100% renewable energy. The Z-NET Blueprint showed that firewood is a large component of the energy mix – not surprising given the winter temperatures we experience and the poor thermal performance...

FREE: Public Water Forum — Armidale Town Hall

by editor | 6 Feb 2020 | Event, Monthly Forum

A public forum with a panel of relevant stakeholders, experts and key players to discuss and explain Armidale’s current water situation, climate emergency, impact of water from drought, fires, and heat, dam levels, water restrictions, high-water users, mid and long...

WIRES Fundraiser

by editor | 6 Feb 2020 | Event

The Gravy Greg Windred’s Racketeers the Bopcatz the Amazing Moodswings Lili Rose Imperial Hotel Sat Feb 8th 7:30pm $20 All proceeds to rescue and care for bushfire affected wildlife. Come dressed as your favourite furry...

It has to start somewhere: The National Climate Emergency Summit

by editor | 6 Feb 2020 | Climate, Event

Moving forward into the new year, the nationwide call to initiate an emergency transition to restore safe climate conditions grows louder. What: National Climate Emergency Summit Where: Melbourne Town Hall When: 14-15 February 2020 The Summit will convene governments,...

//CANCELLED// Armidale Farmers’ Market every 2nd Sunday at Saumarez

by editor | 6 Feb 2020 | Event, Local Food

//CANCELLED in response to COVID-19 concerns// The Armidale Farmers’ Market is now on the Second Sunday of the month at the beautiful Saumarez Homestead kicking off at around 8am and going through to lunch. If you are a paid up member of Sustainable Living...

National Sustainable Festival program in Melbourne

by editor | 4 Feb 2020 | SLAM

We are living in unprecedented times, our environment and communities all across the country need an urgent response that ensures maximum protection. Join this year’s Festival to help increase the growing momentum building a new wave of action. City of...

AURG wins Environmental Citizen of the Year

by editor | 4 Feb 2020 | AURG, Event

AURG were recognised by Armidale Regional Council for our efforts with an Australia Day “Environmental Citizen of the Year” Award at Armidale Australia Day Awards Official Ceremony. Bruce Whan along with Gordon Bell and Bryan Johnston accepted the award on our behalf...

Want to help the bushfire recovery? This citizen science project is easy and free

by editor | 4 Feb 2020 | SLAM

Casey Kirchhoff’s home was one of the thousands that were lost in Australia’s horrific summer of bushfires, where more than one million hectares were burnt, more than twenty people died, and at least 1 billion animals perished. For Casey, coming back to...

Shocking Koala Deaths in Bluegum Plantations ‘Business as Usual’ in Public Native Forests

by editor | 4 Feb 2020 | Habitat | 6 comments

The Australian Forests and Climate Alliance (AFCA) condemns Koala deaths from a private plantation clear-fell operation in Victoria but wants the public to know that wildlife carnage is business as usual for native forest logging. AFCA spokeswoman, Frances Pike says...

VIDEO: Who is Responsible for the Australian Bushfire Crisis? — Tim Minchin

by editor | 1 Feb 2020 | SLAM

Who doesn’t love Tim Minchin, remember that great song Come Home Cardinal Pell? He has made an excellent video re the Australian bush fires definitely worth watching! Presented by: Tim Minchin Producer / Writer: Kara Eva Schlegl Art Director / Motion Designer:...

POEM: Melanoma Country

by editor | 1 Feb 2020 | SLAM

Melanoma Country, by Jonathan Happold What is this sunburnt country Of smoke and threatening flames Of blackened mountain ranges Of dust and absent rains? This land that once was beautiful That nourished heart and head Now keeps us up at night with thoughts Of...

VIDEO: Dirty Power — Big Coal’s network of influence over the coalition government

by editor | 31 Jan 2020 | Energy

The coal industry has infiltrated Australia’s federal government through a secretive network of ties, working to influence Australia’s political decisions at the highest level: right up to the office of the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison Greenpeace’s ‘Dirty...

CONCERT FOR KANGAROOS

by editor | 24 Jan 2020 | Event

The Electric Rainbow Jam Collective presents 8.30pm Imperial Hotel, Armidale featuring Pangolin Arnold Drielsma DJ Daniel James $10 at the door with 100% proceeds to RFS and WIRES

December Party at Community Garden

by editor | 4 Dec 2019 | Event, Monthly Forum

Let’s celebrate all the good 0f 2019 in Armidale with friends, flowers, and finger food. We will provide drinks, corn hole, and a beautiful community garden, if you come to the party with finger food to share. The festivities will happen at the new time of...

SLA stall at Saumarez markets is going bananas

by editor | 4 Dec 2019 | Event, Garden, Local Food, SLAM

The SLA/Community Garden/Armidale Local Food stall (the one with the yellow roof) has sourced some supplies from Coffs Harbour independent producers. They will have bananas, tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers — and Blueberries! Local fruit and veg are so tasty and awesome!...

Climate Matters: Biochar for Sustainable Soils

by editor | 4 Dec 2019 | Climate, Local Food

Land degradation affects 24% of global land area, with 24 billion tons of fertile soil and 12 million hectares of productive land lost annually. Globally, 1.5 billion people live on degraded lands, and the world’s population is expected to reach 9 billion by...

Global Climate Strike

by editor | 21 Nov 2019 | AACSGaM, Climate, Event

Friday November 29th Central Park, Armidale After the extraordinary climate strike in September with 7 million taking part across the world on 20th and 27th of September it is time to keep the pressure up! There is another global strike taking place on 29th of...

Climate Matters: Reaping the benefits of installing solar panels

by editor | 21 Nov 2019 | Energy

Hi, I’m Craig Ritchie, owner of New England Travel in Armidale. We recently had a 9.36 kW solar pv system installed on the business and since then have seen a significant reduction in electricity costs. Getting solar was an economic no-brainer for me. Because our...