by editor | 1 May 2024 | SLAM, Water
Sending batteries to landfill is a huge waste of valuable resources and hazardous to the environment. Did you know that if recycled, 95% of the components of a battery can be turned into new batteries or used in other industries. Batteries that are thrown into...
by Annette Kilarr | 4 Apr 2024 | Autumn Festival, Event, Habitat, SLAM
/// PARADE & PARK STALLS/ACTIVITIES IN THE AFTERNOON CANCELLED /// We are doing it again!! Come and Join the Stayin’ Alive -Bear Gees -Koala Dance – for the Autumn Festival Parade and day in Civic Park April 6th — The Giant 5m high Koala and her baby is coming...
by editor | 4 Apr 2024 | ATG, Event, SLAM
When: Sunday 7th April 9.30-2.30PM Where: Armidale Tree Group 80 Mann St Cost: Free Program of events 10am Opening of our new Tunnel House by Adam Marshall Guided nursery tours Workshops in the nursery 10.30 Plant Identification — Peter Metcalfe 11.30 Native Plant...
by editor | 4 Apr 2024 | AURG, Event, Habitat, SLAM
When: Sunday, 14th April, 2024 11.30am to 12.30pm Where: Site Location opposite 27 Kennedy Street, Armidale. A FREE Event The Northern Tablelands Koala Partnership, under the NSW Koala Strategy, is proud to support the Koala Habitat Tree plantings adjacent to the...
by editor | 4 Apr 2024 | Event, SLAM
Thursday 11th April 5pm to 8:30pm: Curry & Conversation at the Never Never Mind Cafe Dorrigo. Join us over a sumptuous curry feast for ‘Conversations in Radical Regeneration’ with internationally acclaimed author Andrew Harvey. Friday 12th April 6:30pm to 10pm:...
by editor | 3 Apr 2024 | Climate, Event, SLAM
There’s not much that tops watching a new movement explode with energy, and seeing that influx of new people, ideas and excitement! And that’s exactly what we’ve watched happen with Rising Tide in the last year. Let me take you back to February 2023. Just over 12...
by Annette Kilarr | 20 Mar 2024 | Autumn Festival, Event, SLAM
We are doing it again!! Come and Join the Stayin’ Alive -Bear Gees -Koala Dance – for the Autumn Festival Parade and day in Civic Park April 6th – The Giant 5m high Koala and her baby is coming back! Join the Parade for 12:30 (marshalling around 11:00am (tbc) at...
by Annette Kilarr | 20 Mar 2024 | Autumn Festival, Event, Habitat, SLAM |
/// PARADE & PARK STALLS/ACTIVITIES IN THE AFTERNOON CANCELLED /// The 5m high Giant Koala and her baby that first attended the Armidale Autumn Festival in 2023 will be appearing again this year!. Would you like to join her in the Parade? Join in the Stayn’ Alive...
by Annette Kilarr | 20 Mar 2024 | Autumn Festival, Event, SLAM
While we aren’t aren’t planning a March in March for Forests, we will be taking that energy to the Autumn Festival Parade! In support of the Bob Brown Foundations March for Forests we will have information on the SLA stall at the PCYC Markets in the Mall and...
by editor | 20 Mar 2024 | ARC, Event, SLAM
The Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement, Advancing our region: Toward 50,000 sets the 20-year land use planning vision for the Region, providing a framework for future land use planning decisions and the management of growth, based on the regions social, economic...
by editor | 20 Mar 2024 | Event, SLAM
We are delighted to offer you two wonderful speakers for our first online Stories of Transition for 2024, on the theme of exploring community land use. Monday 8 April 2024 8.00pm- 9.15pm AEST (6.00pm WA, 7.30pm SA) Jacqui will tell the story of a bowling club...
by editor | 20 Mar 2024 | Event, Habitat, SLAM
The countdown is on. There is only one week left until the 2024 Environment Awards. Join us on Wednesday March 27 online or in person. Friend, we have had so many amazing nominations for this year’s Environment Awards. The NSW grassroots environment movement is...
by Annette Kilarr | 3 Mar 2024 | Aboriginal, Climate, Event, SLAM
An invitation is extended to the New England Community to join New England Greens from 12.30pm for a light luncheon, followed by a forum and address from MLC Sue Higginson – 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Dangarsleigh Room, Armidale City Bowling Club – Saturday, 9...
by editor | 1 Mar 2024 | Energy, Event, SLAM, UNE
The Armidale Regional Council has a commitment to net zero emissions by 2030. Increased community participation and collaboration are keys to driving and accelerating the transition to renewable energy. The Community Energy Congress 2024 in Sydney, 6-7 March 2024 will...
by editor | 1 Mar 2024 | Climate, Energy, Event, SLAM
Hello everyone, It’s been quite a summer and not over yet. Looking around the country at the enormous damage being suffered by natural disasters it reinforces my view that we should be marketing Armidale as one of the safest places to live in Australia. If...
by Helen Webb | 23 Feb 2024 | Event, Garden, Local Food, SLAM
10am to 11:30am Saturday 24th February 2024 at Armidale Community Garden Facilitator: Ray South RSVP: Text or call {mobile prefix oh for}78 597 759 Gold coin donation to Armidale Community Garden Vehicle entry off Taylor St southern end Walking access via creek...
by editor | 23 Feb 2024 | Energy, Event, SLAM, UNE
John Cleland, CEO of Essential Energy will present a detailed picture of the future of power in New England focusing on the electricity grid. John will share the implications of Renewable Energy Zones, innovative community energy projects for consumers and industry....
by editor | 14 Feb 2024 | Event, Garden, Habitat, Local Food, SLAM
Armidale’s Home Grown Garden Tour is on this weekend! On Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th February and you are invited into the backyards of Armidale’s and surrounds local food growers. Come and share stories and ideas for growing food in our unique region....
by editor | 14 Feb 2024 | Event, SLAM
Third Saturday every Month Saturday 17 Feb 2024, 6 – 9pm Hillgrove Rural Community Hall, 76 Brackin St, Hillgrove NSW 2350, Australia A series of short-to feature-length documentaries showcasing sustainable living practices in Australia, including tiny houses,...
by editor | 13 Feb 2024 | Event, SLAM
See this wonderful exhibition while it is still on at Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place 96-104 Kentucky Street, Armidale. The exhibition results from a research project led by PhD candidate Kisani Upward, a Gamilaraay woman from Tamworth, featuring Stories...
by editor | 13 Feb 2024 | SLAM
The regent honeyeater (Anthochaera phrygia) is a critically endangered species of bird that has lost about 90% of their preferred woodland habitats to farmland. There are now less than 350 birds left. Their decline has had a significant negative impact on the greater...
by editor | 13 Feb 2024 | Event, SLAM, Waste
Come along and join us for an hour or so, picking up litter by the big playground in Curtis Park and down to the creek. DATE AND TIME: Sunday 10th March 09:30 – 10:30 LOCATION: Curtis Park, Armidale, NSW MEETING POINT: Meet at the undercover picnic benches in...
by editor | 13 Feb 2024 | Event, SLAM
SLA usually has an information stall in front of the City Post Office at Armidale Markets in the Mall. They are held on the last Sunday of each month from 8am–1pm with 50 plus different stalls making a regular appearance. Stalls include a huge range of street food,...
by editor | 13 Feb 2024 | Event, Local Food, SLAM
Armidale Farmers’ Market is on 2nd Sunday each month 8:30am–12:30pm at Curtis Park One of the great advantages of Curtis Park is that many people will be able to cycle and walk to the market. We’re always working on new ideas and activities in the pipeline and...
by editor | 2 Feb 2024 | AURG, Event, SLAM
AURG Members and Friends Bruce, Gordon, Gavin, Marty & Bryan have been whipper snipping, weeding and spraying in preparation for mulching next week of our February planting sites. I addition, we have contracted the Armidale Tree Group to weed the area WW2WW area...
