by editor | 3 Aug 2016 | Event, Garden, Local Food, Monthly Forum
Writer and trainer in organic growing, environmental and biodiversity management — Tim Marshall, will lead August Forum. Tim Marshall is a pioneer of organic certification. He was a founder of the first Australian organic certifier (NASAA) and the first Standards...
by editor | 3 Aug 2016 | Event
School of Law Kirby Seminar Series 2016 Friday, 5 August at 12pm Lewis Seminar Room, W38 EBL Building The concept of the ‘environmental rule of law’ has been growing in importance in recent years. It is based on the long-term acceptance of the centrality of the rule...
by editor | 29 Jul 2016 | Energy, ZNET |
While only a few people are in the market for a brand new house, there is a lot of interest in how houses can contribute to living sustainably. To broaden awareness of what’s possible, we showcase materials, design, technology and even behaviour. Thanks to everyone...
by editor | 29 Jul 2016 | AACSGaM, Event
By now many of you are aware that Vickery Forest, between Boggabri and Gunnedah, is next in Whitehaven Coal’s targets, if not read this article: Whitehaven Coal proposes to ramp up mining and increase mine foot print near the Namoi River for its Vickery coal...
by editor | 21 Jul 2016 | Energy, Event, ZNET |
Join the third SLA Sustainable House Tour by buying a booklet that describes the houses on this year’s tour and includes relevant articles. The booklet acts as a ticket for a carload of people to visit the 11 houses. 2016 Tour: Saturday July 23rd and Sunday July 24th...
by editor | 21 Jul 2016 | Event, Local Food
There are no more spots available for this event. Members of the public are invited to a free and delicious hot lunch created from quality food that would have otherwise ended up as landfill. When: Monday, 25 July 2016 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (AEST) Where: Meals on...
by editor | 20 Jul 2016 | AACSGaM
Recently Paul Flynn, CEO of Whitehaven Coal, appeared on nationwide ABCTV “Australian Story” and also ABC radio attempting to persuade the public that the controversial noise impacts of the Maules Creek coal mine are of less concern than birdsong, or the noise of a...
by editor | 15 Jul 2016 | Event, Garden |
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. The Armidale Tree Group is excited to announce that Tim Marshall will be conducting two workshops at the Woodland Centre in August and September, including a never before offered class on making your own organic potting soil. Tim is the...
by editor | 15 Jul 2016 | Starfish
Composed of 230m of simple, natural materials, this earthen structure may look unassuming, yet it is actually the longest rammed earth wall in Australia. Built to accommodate cattle workers during mustering season in the scorching Western Australia outback, the...
by editor | 15 Jul 2016 | Starfish
Today’s economy is built on the foundations of a global industrial and financial system with immense productive capacity, however the extractive nature of it has created extreme income disparity and social injustices as well as wrought devastation on the natural...
by editor | 5 Jul 2016 | Event, Monthly Forum |
Sustainable Cinema is excited to present Restoring Earth — A new grassroots mini documentary set here in New South Wales which highlights the interdependent relationship between healthy native vegetation and healthy food. From paddock to plate, more and more consumers...
by editor | 5 Jul 2016 | SLAM
We greatly appreciate your financial membership which adds strength to our capacity to advocate on issues of sustainability. Your yearly subscription of $10 can be paid at our stall at the markets, or at any monthly forum, or online: SLA Membership...
by editor | 5 Jul 2016 | Event
The Northern Tablelands Wildlife Carers (NTWC) is is having a fundraising Christmas in July Lunch Event on Saturday 16 July @ McCrossins Mill, 12:30pm. $50 per head includes nibbles and a 2 course meal Turkey, ham, baked vegetables with seasonal greens plum pudding...
by editor | 29 Jun 2016 | Energy, SLAM
The Forum was a great success. Five local people with expertise in aspects of energy policy provided important information to help plan for the future.Then six of the candidates spoke about their policies and concerns. Lively Q&A followed.
by editor | 28 Jun 2016 | Event
Voices of New England have surveyed the candidates and researched their track record to compile a scorecard that shows voters how candidates stack up on the issues that matter for the seat of New England. The launch will start at Civic Park 11am and you can get your...
by editor | 28 Jun 2016 | Energy, Starfish
New England voters want Australia to clean up its energy system much faster than is currently proposed, a new election poll has found. Two hundred locals converged in Armidale to hear the New England candidates’ energy policies. Six of the electorate’s 10 candidates...
by editor | 23 Jun 2016 | AACSGaM, Event
Pat Schultz is organising the Armidale district. Phone:{mobile phone prefix oh four}28725852 to register your proposed location, or enquire about a location to protest. We hope to have people on Tamworth to Glen Innes and Armidale to Dorrigo. Sign making at Pats place...
by user submitted | 23 Jun 2016 | Energy, Event, SLAM, ZNET
Regional Development Australia Northern Inland and Z-NET Uralla are holding a workshop for New England businesses in Uralla on 28 June 2016, 6pm at the Community Centre, Hill Street. “Taking Control of Your Power – Reduce/Generate/Store” This is a free community...
by editor | 10 Jun 2016 | Energy, Event, Starfish |
New England Voters are being provided with a unique opportunity to directly assess the policies of all ten candidates at an Accountability Forum. The Candidates Accountability Forum is focussed on one of the most serious policy issues and biggest opportunities for the...
by editor | 10 Jun 2016 | Energy |
The Today show had a segment on: “How to avoid freezing this winter” As well as briefly explaining some of the issues I covered in my talk, it shows people putting the double sided tape on a window frame to install the clear comfort film. It’s quite...
by editor | 6 Jun 2016 | Energy
Portugal kept its lights on with renewable energy alone for four consecutive days last week in a clean energy milestone revealed by data analysis of national energy network figures. Electricity consumption in the country was fully covered by solar, wind and hydro...
by editor | 31 May 2016 | Energy, Event, Monthly Forum, SLAM |
The frosts have finally come and so the next SLA (Sustainable Living Armidale) forum is on home heating. Several speakers will cover the many options from passive solar design and solar heating systems to wood fires and reverse cycle air conditioning. They will...
by user submitted | 31 May 2016 | Event, SLAM
Join in the first Conversare event in Armidale. 6.30 to 9.30pm, Tuesday, 31st May at Servies $25 Concession (pensioners, students, …) $35 General Admission Everyone is welcome to join in. These events are for you if you are happy to enjoy a two course meal and a...
by editor | 31 May 2016 | SLAM |
The Australian Conservation Foundation have created an interactive scorecard which rates the major parties on pledged responses to the issues of clean energy, pollution and environment. At the bottom of the infographic is a pledge form for you to fill out and...
by editor | 27 May 2016 | AACSGaM, Energy, Event, Local Food, SLAM |
ABC Q&A – hosted by Tony Jones – is broadcasting LIVE from Tamworth Town Hall on Monday the 6th June. There will be a free bus running from Armidale to Tamworth for Armidale residents interested in coming along and being part of the debate. On the...
