by editor | 14 Dec 2018 | Energy, Starfish
The 9th solar power bulk-buy block is currently open for residents, farms and businesses throughout the New England North West region. As at the time of writing, deposits for just over half of the block have been taken. Now is your last chance to purchase and install...
by editor | 14 Dec 2018 | AACSGaM, Habitat
In 2013, a group of consultants made several recommendations to Government about how to deal with the arsenic contaminated tailings from a processing facility at Urunga. One option presented was to truck 30,000M3 for storing and possibly processing to Hillgrove, on...
by editor | 5 Dec 2018 | Event, Garden, Local Food, Monthly Forum
Let’s celebrate all the good sustainable culture in Armidale with friends and lovely finger food. We will provide drinks, corn hole, table soccer, music, and a beautiful community garden. The festivities will happen at the new time of 6.30pm Thursday 6th...
by editor | 5 Dec 2018 | Energy, Event
Thank you for your patience over the past few months and it was great to see those that attended the Wind Farm Open Day on 21 October. The exciting news is that with construction nearing completion, the community co-investment into Sapphire Wind Farm is about to open....
by editor | 5 Dec 2018 | AACSGaM, Event
Friday 7th December, 5.30 pm Reader’s Companion, 149 Beardy St Mall This event launches Marty Branagan’s illustrated novel ‘Locked On! The Seventh and Most Illegal in the Hitchhiker’s Guide Trilogy’. It’s a fictionalised account of the Leard Forest blockade against...
by editor | 5 Dec 2018 | AACSGaM, Climate, Event, Stop Adani
Concerned members of our community who are angry at the news this week that ADANI will be proceeding are invited to join a march to give voice to your concern. The Reef, Queensland’s Artesian Water, the climate, the traditional owners, the environment, our young...
by editor | 5 Dec 2018 | Boomerang Bags, Event
Boomerang Bags sewing bees are the second Saturday of the month at the Kent House Community Centre commencing at 9am to 1pm. It would be great to see you all there. Bring your friends and your sewing machine if you have one. There are some non-sewing jobs to do also....
by editor | 5 Dec 2018 | Habitat
The Rescue Project is a citizen storytelling project by UNSW and Landcare Australia, and it invites the public to tell their story of environmental rescue – whether that be of a tract of bush, a farm, or indeed a native animal – in 500 words. It’s a...
by editor | 28 Nov 2018 | Event
Get ready for Christmas at a Fair Trade Downunder – Hands & Hearts Pop-Up Shop Would you like to come down to the Baptist Church hall on Friday evening to have a look at some lovely fair trade goodies? The kinds of things you’ll find are described on...
by editor | 27 Nov 2018 | Local Food
What does the local Farmers market have to do with climate matters? Why should it matter to me? Our Armidale Farmers’ Market provides an opportunity for locals to purchase fresh, seasonably available, locally grown and prepared produce. We as consumers can interact...
by editor | 27 Nov 2018 | Waste
Black Friday, it’s an American tradition where millions of shoppers wait in long lines to buy more Stuff. How did the season of giving turn into the season of buying? Why does Black Friday even exist? Brett Chamberlin — Story of Stuff P.S. If shopping...
by editor | 23 Nov 2018 | Climate
Much of what we eat and drink comes in some kind of plastic packaging. It is estimated one million, single use, plastic bags are used worldwide every minute amounting to a staggering 3.5 million tons of waste per year. Recycling is once again in the spotlight...
by editor | 16 Nov 2018 | Black Gully, SLAM
A stylised lizard is the ‘face’ of this year’s Black Gully Festival – an annual celebration that brings people together to enjoy music, art, the environment and our community. Designed by local artist Simon Mellor, this year’s logo makes a creative mark while...
by editor | 16 Nov 2018 | Climate, Event
Based on the book “Drawdown The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming” This event aims to educate and inspire individuals and businesses in practical ways we can reverse climate change locally. The night will consist of guest...
by editor | 16 Nov 2018 | Black Gully, Event, SLAM
Single use, disposable plastic water bottles are one of the most visible environmental impacts of the music scene – hugely wasteful, toxic to us and our land and water, and completely unnecessary. Sustainable Living Armidale and Green Music Australia...
by editor | 16 Nov 2018 | Energy
The uptake of solar power across Australia continues to be one of the shining lights for sustainability, particularly against the backdrop of drought, deepening climate change and losses to biodiversity. The financial benefits of going solar are as significant for...
by editor | 16 Nov 2018 | SLAM
“This is what it would take to fund the transition to a new world.” All of Australia could be converted to renewable energy for 7.7% of the money in the super funds in this country – which is how we know 100% renewable energy is 100% doable. That’s one of the messages...
by editor | 16 Nov 2018 | SLAM
A few hours ago, I was in NSW Parliament to launch a new report on deforestation in NSW. We’ve exposed the top 20 deforestation hotspots in NSW. Shockingly, 17 of the 20 hotspots are home to koala habitat that is now at risk of land clearing under NSW’s new...
by editor | 9 Nov 2018 | Black Gully, Event
The community will come together at the 8th Black Gully Festival – a free and inclusive event celebrating Armidale and our region. “Black Gully Festival is truly a community day. It is organised by the community for our community,” said Dave Carr, a driving force...
by editor | 9 Nov 2018 | Event
The Armidale and Regional Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place 30th Anniversary Celebrations 96-104 Kentucky Street Armidale 17th Nov 2018 12.00-12.30pm Ceremony Smoking ceremony by Bruce Cohen Welcome to country by Steve Widders and Rose Lovelock Flag-raising...
by editor | 9 Nov 2018 | AURG, Event
Commencing Sunday 9 September — Armidale Urban Rivercare (AURG) Sunday Sessions will be held on the second Sunday of each month. Location: Somewhere along Dumaresq Creek — Join the AURG mailing list for details of each session. What to bring: BYO long sleeved shirt,...
by editor | 9 Nov 2018 | SLAM
Hello – this is Helen Fraser I would like to invite you to subscribe to Armevents. Armevents is a free, subscription-based email list that allows members to send and receive announcements about public events in Armidale. In plain language, that means it is...
by editor | 9 Nov 2018 | SLAM
Hi SLA, I recently met an incredible wildlife carer, Vickii, who shared heart-wrenching stories of injured koalas brought into her care. Like other wildlife carers in NSW she sees firsthand the brutal impact of deforestation on koalas. It’s the ugly truth of...
by editor | 31 Oct 2018 | Event, Local Food, Monthly Forum
Belinda Butler (pictured) will give a brief history on her book called “Eating upside down”. She will explain what veganism is, what to eat daily, and how to prepare lunches and dinners to make it easy. Belinda will give a demo on how to make vegan cheese and a...
by editor | 31 Oct 2018 | Black Gully, Event, SLAM
Volunteers are needed for Black Gully Festival for both preparations on Friday, and then Pack-up/Set-up on the day. If you can give two hours or more to the cause get in touch. Every year New England folk gather at Black Gully (behind NERAM) to celebrate community,...
