Update from the climate frontlines

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...

Uralla RFS Fundraiser at Little Birdy

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...

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

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

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

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...

National Sustainable Festival program in Melbourne

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

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...

POEM: Melanoma Country

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...

CONCERT FOR KANGAROOS

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

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...

Climate Matters: Biochar for Sustainable Soils

  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

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...