Citizens group to identify climate change actions

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...

Drummond Park meadow in flower

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...

The one million trees project

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...

VIDEO: Should Plastic Producers Pay for Recycling?

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

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

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,...

Weathering Everything: Mini-Symposium

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,...

WORKSHOP: Feral Animal Experts to Address Uralla Forum

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,...

‘Against Our Oath’ film screening

  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!

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...

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...